Symbol CB3000 - Network Configurations; Configuring Infrastructure Settings

Network Configuration
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If an access point or peer supported WLAN provides a better CB3000 connection option than the WLAN that
the CB3000 is currently connected to, change the CB3000 connection. See Network Configurations for more
details.
3.1.2 Network Configurations
The CB3000 can be configured to run within an infrastructure (access point) type network or ad hoc (peer-to-
peer) type network, based on configured communication settings. See one of the following sections,
depending on the network type you are configuring the CB3000 to run in.
• Configuring Infrastructure Settings
• Configuring Ad Hoc Settings
3.1.2.1 Configuring Infrastructure Settings
Within the infrastructure network, the CB3000 can roam freely between access point cells in the network or
transmit and receive across subnets. Infrastructure mode is the CB3000 default mode.
To configure the CB3000 Client Bridge within an infrastructure network, follow these steps:
1. Select Settings > Wireless Settings > WLAN Settings from the CB3000 menu tree. The WLAN
Settings screen displays.
2. For the Network Mode field, select Infrastructure (AP). The Infrastructure Configuration screen
displays.
Table 3.1 Available Networks Parameters Descriptions
Parameter Description
Network The network mode for which the CB3000 is configured. Possible values are:
• AP – Indicates infrastructure mode.
• Peer – Indicates ad hoc mode.
To change the network mode, see Network Configurations.
SSID The Service Set Identifier (SSID) of the access point or peer device. The name is case
sensitive and cannot exceed 32 characters.
MAC Address The MAC address for the access point or peer. A MAC address is a 48-bit number
written as six hexadecimal bytes separated by colons; it cannot be modified.
RSSI The Relative Signal Strength Indicator (RSSI) value between the access point or peer
and the CB3000. The RSSI is expressed as a dBm value. A higher dBm constitutes a
higher signal strength value.
Security The security type configured for the access point or peer. Each option (off [open], WEP,
WPA1 WPA2 and Secure 802.1x) has their own unique benefits and risks. See
Security Encryption Configurations for more details.
Channel The direct-sequence channel that the access point or peer is currently using. The
CB3000 and its connected device are required to use the same channel to interoperate.
Note Ensure the channel selected is appropriate for the intended country
of operation, or risk operating the CB3000 illegally.
Band The frequency band the CB3000 is operating in. Either a or b/g, for 802.11a or
802.11b/g, respectively.