Configuring the Wireless WS4 LX and the Mini-PCI Wireless Card

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 Wireless WS4 LX to a wireless network:

  1. Power on the workstation. If the card has never been configured, the WS4 LX displays a Wireless Configuration dialog box on the desktop asking you to configure the wireless network.

    Figure 12-1 Add New Wireless Network for the Wireless WS4 LX


    This figure shows the Wireless Configuration dialog box that appears when adding a new wireless network for the WS4 LX.
  2. Double-click Add New.

    The Wireless Network Properties dialog box opens

    Figure 12-2 Wireless Network Properties for the Wireless WS4 LX


    This figure shows the Wireless Network Properties for the Wireless WS4 LX.
  3. On the Wireless Network Properties dialog box, enter the following:
    1. In the Network Name (SSID) field, enter the SSID for your Access Point. Note that this is case sensitive.
    2. In the Encryption drop-down list, select AES.
    3. In the Authentication drop-down list, select WPA2-PSK.
    4. In the Network Key field, enter your network key.

      This is a passphrase and must match the WPA2-PSK passphrase of your network. Use a strong password policy that includes upper and lower case, numeric and special characters.

    5. Click OK to close and save.
  4. Select your network, and then click Connect.

    Once you have a wireless network association, you can keep the Wireless network card on the default DHCP setting.

  5. To set a static IP address:
    1. Click Start, click Settings, and then click Network and Dial-Up Connections.
    2. Double-click the Wireless Card icon, and then enter a static IP address, subnet mask, and gateway if using a router.
  6. Run the MICROS CAL normally.

Parent topic: Configuring the Wireless Workstation 4 LX