Configuring the MC40

All network configuration and security settings are dependent upon the site’s infrastructure and configuration of the wireless network. If you encounter problems with the wireless network, see your site administrator.

To connect the MC40 to a wireless network:

  1. Click the Fusion This figure shows the Fusion icon. icon at the bottom of the screen, and then select Manage Profiles from the menu.
  2. Hold the stylus on the Motorola Wireless Out of Box Magic profile, and then select Delete to remove this profile. If this profile does not exist, go to the next step.
  3. Hold the stylus on the empty space in the window, and then select Add. The Wireless LAN Profile Entry dialog box opens.

    Figure 15-1 The Wireless LAN Profile Entry Dialog Box for the MC40


    This figure shows the Wireless LAN Profile Entry dialog box for the MC40.
  4. Enter a Profile Name and the ESSID (case sensitive) of the Access Point to which you are connecting, and then click Next.
  5. Select Infrastructure as the Operating Mode.
  6. If applicable, select the operating Country.
  7. Click Next.
  8. Select the Security Mode used by your Infrastructure.

    At a minimum, WPA2 must be used.

  9. If required, select the Authentication Type.

    Some sites require a stronger security than WPA2-PSK. At these sites, there is an Authentication device that requires you to type a password or provide a certificate.

  10. Click Next.
  11. Ensure that the Fast Roaming Options are deselected, and then click Next.
  12. For Encryption Type, select AES.
  13. Select Pass-phrase, select For added security – Mask characters entered, and then click Next.
  14. Enter the WPA Pre-Shared Key pass-phrase that matches your infrastructure, and then click Next.
  15. On the IP Address window, if you are using DHCP, ensure that Obtain Device IP Address Automatically is selected.
  16. If you are using a static IP address, deselect Obtain Device IP Address Automatically, and then enter the IP, subnet, and gateway addresses.
  17. Click Next.
  18. Select a Battery Usage Mode, and then click Next.

    The default Fast Power Save is recommended.

  19. Select the Performance Settings.

    The default Optimize for Data is recommended.

  20. Click Save.

    Your device is now connected to your wireless network. Note that the Fusion This figure shows the Fusion icon. icon now displays the signal strength. If your signal becomes too weak or you are disconnected, this icon will change accordingly.

  21. Warm boot the MC40 and allow the MICROS CAL to run as normal.

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