Step 3: find and connect to a wlan – Socket Mobile Socket Wi-FI Products P500x User Manual

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STEP 3: Find and Connect to a WLAN

1. In the main screen of Wi-Fi Companion, tap on the large tower icon, or

tap Tools | Wi-Fi Finder.

2. Wi-Fi Finder will list WLANs detected in range. Tap on any WLAN in

the list to view additional properties.

If desired, tap on the Type or Sort by drop-down menus to change how
the list is displayed. By default, All types are displayed, sorted by Name.
If your WLAN is not listed, tap Refresh.

Tap to filter the
list by type.

Tap to sort the list.

Current
connection.

Tap on the MAC
address line to view
AP Details.

Tap on any listing to
expand details.

Tap and hold stylus
on any listing to
manage profiles
and/or connect.

Signal strength of strongest
AP/ad hoc radio

Channel number

WEP encryption, WPA (PSK),
WPA (TKIP) or 802.1x

Profile saved

No encryption

802.11b, 802.11g

3. If Wi-Fi Finder cannot find your WLAN because its SSID is hidden, tap

New at the bottom of the screen to create a new profile for your network.


4. If your WLAN has a profile (indicated by a folder icon), Wi-Fi

Companion may have already connected to it, indicated by a
tower icon with a green burst on top.

CHAPTER 3: OPEN OR WEP-ENABLED NETWORKS

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