Chapter 2 — Configuring Network Settings
IF61 Fixed Reader User’s Manual 23
Configuring the 802.11 Radio
This section explains how to enable the 802.11 a/b/g radio and
configure these settings:
• SSID (Network name)
• Advanced parameters, including network mode and
fragmentation threshold
• IPv4 settings, including IP address, subnet mask, router, and
DHCP status
• IPv6 autoconfiguration
To configure the radio
1 From the menu, click 802.11 or 802.11 Configuration in
the left-hand pane. The 802.11 Configuration screen appears.
Link Local IP
Address
IP address of the IF61 if an address is not assigned
(either manually or by a DHCP server). The IF61
auto-negotiates with other devices on its Ethernet
segment to obtain a unique address.
IPv6
Autoconfigure
Enables IPv6 automatic configuration. Uncheck
this check box to disable IPv6 auto-configuration
on the IF61.
Auto-configuration is enabled by default. If you
disable auto-configuration, you need to specify an
IPv6 address, subnet mask, and router.
IPv6 Address 128-bit IPv6 address for the IF61.
IPv6 Subnet
Mask
1 to 128-bit IPv6 subnet mask.
IPv6 Router 128-bit address for the IPv6 router.
Ethernet Settings Descriptions (continued)
Parameter Description
Note: The IF61 802.11 wireless connection must not be on the
same subnet as the Ethernet connection or errors may result.