Intermec cn2a User Guide
Chapter 3 — Adding the CN2A to the Network
CN2A Mobile Computer User’s Manual
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The Intermec Application Server translates UDP Plus packets on
the wireless network into TCP/IP packets on the wired network
and vice versa. The access point acts as a bridge to allow
communications between the wired network and the wireless
network.
the wireless network into TCP/IP packets on the wired network
and vice versa. The access point acts as a bridge to allow
communications between the wired network and the wireless
network.
To use wireless communications in a UDP Plus network
1
Configure these network parameters on each CN2A in the
network:
network:
• Network name (SSID)
• Controller IP address
• IP settings (if not using DHCP)
• Controller port (set to 5555)
2
Configure the security. For help, see the next section,
“Configuring Network Security.”
“Configuring Network Security.”
The easiest way to configure the network parameters on the
CN2A is to use Intermec Settings. For help, see “Configuring the
CN2A Locally With Intermec Settings” on page 34.
CN2A is to use Intermec Settings. For help, see “Configuring the
CN2A Locally With Intermec Settings” on page 34.
Configuring Network Security
The CN2A provides three types of security for your wireless
network:
network:
• Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA)
• 802.1x
• WEP
This section explains how to configure security on your wireless
CN2A. If you choose not to use security, see “Disabling Security”
on page 67. Intermec always recommends that you implement
security.
CN2A. If you choose not to use security, see “Disabling Security”
on page 67. Intermec always recommends that you implement
security.
You must use either Funk Security or Microsoft Security software
to implement your security solution. For details, see the next
section, “Choosing Between Funk Security and Microsoft
Security Software.”
to implement your security solution. For details, see the next
section, “Choosing Between Funk Security and Microsoft
Security Software.”