Connecting to a Wi-Fi (WLAN) access point

To use Wi-Fi (WLAN) on the MobileMapper 60 handheld, you must access a wireless access point, or “hotspot.” Some hotspots are open and you can easily connect to them. Others are hidden or implement other security features, so you must configure the handheld so it can connect to them.

The Status bar displays icons that indicate Wi-Fi status.

When you connect to a Wi-Fi network, the handheld obtains a network address and other information it needs from the network. If required, you can configure the handheld with advanced settings; see Advanced Wi-Fi settings below.

To turn on the Wi-Fi radio and connect to a Wi-Fi network:

  1. Tap Settings / Network & internet.

  2. Make sure Wi-Fi is turned on. If it is not, tap the slider to turn it on.

    The handheld lists the networks available. Secured networks are indicated with a Lock icon.

    To view details about the speed, security, address, and related settings of the network you are connected to, tap the network name.

    By default, when the Wi-Fi radio is on, notifications appear in the Status bar when the handheld detects an open Wi-Fi network. To receive notifications when open networks are in range, in the Wi-Fi screen, tap Wi-Fi preferences at the bottom of the screen, and then turn on Open network notification.

Adding a Wi-Fi network

You can add a Wi-Fi network so the handheld remembers it, along with any security details. You can then connect to it automatically when it is in range. You must also add a Wi-Fi network to connect to it if the network does not broadcast its name (SSID), or to add a Wi-Fi network when you are out of its range.

To join a secured network, you must obtain the security details from the network’s administrator.

  1. Tap Settings / Network & internet.

  2. Make sure Wi-Fi is turned on. If it is not, tap the slider to turn it on.

  3. At the bottom of the screen tap Add network.

  4. Enter the network SSID.

  5. Select the type of security for the network. Enter the password and other security details for the network.

  6. Tap Save.

The handheld connects to the wireless network automatically when you are within range.

Forgetting a Wi-Fi network

You can make the handheld forget about the details of a Wi-Fi network that you saved—for example, if you do not want the handheld to connect to it automatically or if it is a network that you no longer use.

  1. Tap Settings / Network & internet.

  2. Make sure Wi-Fi is turned on. If it is not, tap the slider to turn it on.

  3. Tap the network you want to forget, then tap FORGET.

Advanced Wi-Fi settings

To access advanced Wi-Fi settings, in the settings screen, tap Wi-Fi preferences / Advanced at the bottom of the screen. Advanced settings include:

  • Network notification, to let you know when an open network is available.

  • The Wi-Fi sleep policy, to specify when the Wi-Fi radio disconnects. If this is set to Never, the Wi-Fi radio uses more battery power.

  • The MAC (Media Access Control) address of the handheld when connecting to Wi-Fi networks.

  • The IP address assigned to the handheld by the Wi-Fi network you are connected to.