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8700 Series Mobile Computer Reference Manual
3.10.3 WLAN SETTING
Sets the mobile computer’s Wi-Fi connection that works in either mode – (1) Ad-hoc
mode: peer-to-peer, or (2) Infrastructure mode: point to multi-point through access
points.
Set the following parameters:
Local Name
Enter a name for identifying the mobile computer.
By default, the name is comprised of the model number and the serial number.
SS ID
“SS ID” means “Service Set Identifier”. It could be the name of the AP for remote device
association.
As long as an SS ID is set, the mobile computer can ONLY communicate with the devices of
the same SS ID.
System Scale
This refers to Access Point density.
Options — [1] Low [2] Medium [3] High [4] Customized
The setting must be consistent with that of the access point.
Set to “Low”, “Medium”, or “High” to have the mobile computer scan for other access points
when data transmission rate drops below “1”, “2” or “5” Mbps respectively.
Set to “Customized” to have the mobile computer scan for other access points when the data
transmission rate drops below the following configurable values —
802.11b: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps
802.11g: 1, 2, 5.5, 11 Mbps & 6, 9, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps
Power Saving
This refers to the low power consumption mode.
Options — Enable or Disable
The setting must be consistent with that of the access point.
Preamble
Options — [1] Long [2] Short [3] Both
The setting must be consistent with that of the access point.