Step 5: find a wlan and create a profile – Socket Mobile Socket Wi-FI Products P500x User Manual

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STEP 5: Find a WLAN and Create a Profile


1. In the main screen of Wi-Fi Companion, tap on the 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.

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

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.


3. If Wi-Fi Finder cannot find your WLAN because its

SSID is hidden, tap New to create a new profile for
your network.

CHAPTER 4: WPA OR 802.1X

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