6 Getting Started
MX3-CE Reference Guide E-EQ-MX3CERG-G-ARC
Radio and Network Setup
Prerequisites
• Network SSID number of the Access Point
• WEP or LEAP Authentication Protocol Keys
Note: Insert a fully charged battery and power up the computer (or connect the computer to an
external power source).
Set Up the Radio
Locate the Symbol, Lucent or Proxim Radio icon in the taskbar. The Cisco Radio icon is either on
the Desktop or under Start | Programs.
Tap the icon with the stylus.
Note: If the access point uses authentication protocol (WEP, LEAP, etc.) your radio must use
the same authentication keys. Please contact your IS department for WEP and LEAP
encryption keys before contacting LXE.
Symbol
Access: Tap Symbol radio icon in taskbar
1. Select the Mode menu and enter the 802.11 ESSID number. The default is “101”.
2. Select the IP Config menu and select either DHCP or input a static IP address.
3. If your network uses encryption, select the Encryption menu option and select the value that
matches your network.
Lucent / ORiNOCO
Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Wireless Icon
OR select Start | Programs | ORiNOCO Client | Edit Wireless Profiles
1. Select a Configuration Profile, select Edit, enter the SSID.
2. If the access point is using WEP, select Enable Data Encryption.
3. Enter the WEP key in hexadecimal notation and click Finish.
Cisco
Access: Windows icon | Programs | Cisco | Aironet Client Utility (ACU)
1. Select SSID and enter your device’s SSID number.
2. If the access point is using WEP, select WEP and click the Enable box.
3. Select WEP Keys, (password is Cisco) enter the WEP encryption code and click OK.
4. If the access point is using LEAP, select “No WEP” and enable LEAP.
5. Set the Network Security Type.
