A.2 about the configuration utility, A.3 configuration utility task tray icons – Symbol Technologies LA-5030 User Manual

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A.2 About the Configuration Utility

Use the Configuration Utility to configure the Symbol Wireless Networker and monitor its connection
status. Once installed, the Symbol Wireless Networker 802.11 a/g Configuration Utility starts
automatically and appears as an icon in the task tray. The status icon changes in real-time to reflect
the signal strength and availability of the adapter and the wireless network.

Right-click the icon in the task tray and select Show Utility to open the utility. To open the utility
from the Windows menu, select Start->Programs->Symbol Wireless Networker-> WIRELESS
NETWORKER 802.11ag Utility
. When the Configuration Utility icon resides in the task tray, it can also
be opened by double-clicking the icon. Select Exit to close the Configuration Utility and remove the
icon from the task tray.

The Configuration Utility contains five property pages:

Status Page - Provides information about the current link between the card and its wireless network
connection.

WLAN Profiles Page - Allows the user to customize the settings of the wireless card and wireless
network.

Find WLAN Page - Displays a list of APs and clients available to the wireless card.

Advanced Page - Use the Advanced page to configure network band, power savings, and domain
settings for the wireless connection.

Info Page - Displays software and hardware version information.

A.3 Configuration Utility Task Tray Icons

The Configuration Utility icon provides at-a-glance feedback about the Wireless Networker's status
by changing color.

The Wireless Networker associates with a network device and the link quality is excellent.

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