The Wireless Menu

The Wireless menu has the following options: Wi-Fi Access Point, View/Configure Paired Devices, View Distribution List, and Update Distribution List. Use the navigation keys to navigate the menu items; press the back arrow () to exit the wireless menu.

Note:  When in AED mode, wireless features are only available while paused. Wireless features are always available in Manual mode.

Selecting a Pre-Configured Access Point Profile

You can make a wireless Access Point profile active by selecting an access point from a list of pre-configured wireless Access Point profiles.

To make an Access Point Profile active:

1. Use the navigation keys to highlight and select Wi-Fi Access Point. The X Series scans for Wi-Fi access point that are within range then displays a list of available pre-configured Access Point Profiles with those that are in range appearing at the top of the list. In addition, the X Series colorizes the profiles where:

This Color:                                                                 Indicates:

Green                                                                         The profile is available and within range.

White                                                                             

The profile:

• Is not within range.
• Is for a network with a hidden SSID.
• The X Series could not determine the availability of the profile.

1. Navigate to and select a profile from the Configured Access Point Profiles list. A green check mark appears to show that the profile has been selected.
2. Press the back arrow () to return to the Wireless menu.

Creating a Temporary Access Point Profile

When the unit has been moved to a temporary location and requires wireless access, you can create a Temporary Access Point Profile. In the wireless menu, use the navigation keys to highlight and select Wi-Fi Access Point. You can now view preconfigured Access Point Profiles.

Use the navigation keys to highlight and select Temporary Profile. A green check mark appears to show that the profile has been selected.

To edit the profile, use the navigation keys to highlight and select Edit. The unit displays the Edit AP Profile menu.

Profile Name

The profile name is “Temporary Profile” and cannot be changed.

Network Setting

Use the navigation keys to select either DHCP or Static IP. If you select Static IP, use the numeric keypad to enter values for the IP Address, Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, Preferred DNS Server, and Alternate DNS Server.

SSID

Use the alphabetical keypad to enter the SSID name. Press SAVE to save changes and return to the Temporary Profile menu; press Cancel to return to the Temporary Profile menu without saving changes.

Non-broadcast SSID

Use the navigation keys to enable or disable non-broadcast or hidden SSIDs. This must be set to Enabled to allow the X Series to connect to a Wi-Fi network that is configured not to broadcast its SSID.

Authentication

Use the navigation keys to select the authentication type. The unit supports three types of Wi-Fi authentication:

• WPA-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access, Pre-shared key)
• WPA2-PSK (Wi-Fi Protected Access II, Pre-shared key)
• Enterprise

For WPA-PSK or WPA2-PSK, you are required to enter a security key (8-64 characters).

Use the alphabetical keypad to enter the security key. Press SAVE to save changes and return to the Temporary Profile menu; press Cancel to return to the Temporary Profile menu without saving changes.

Configuring Enterprise Authentication

Further configuration is required for Enterprise; use the navigation keys to select Enterprise Settings Configure. You will be asked for the Identity, and Authentication Protocol (TLS or PEAP). Some fields will be greyed out, depending on the Authentication Protocol that you select. PEAP (Protected Extensible Authentication Protocol): If PEAP (Protected Extensible

Authentication Protocol) is selected, you must enter the Password corresponding to the Identity entered. If the network requires it, you may enter an Anonymous Identity. Other options on the screen will be greyed out.

Note:  The X Series Advanced unit only supports PEAPv0/v1 + MSCHAPV2.

TLS (Transport Layer Security): If TLS is selected, you must select a Client Certificate and enter the Private Key Password corresponding to the private key in the Certificate file. Other options on the screen will be greyed out.

For all certificates and keys, you can choose from a list of pre-loaded files. Press the back arrow () to return to editing the Temporary Profile.

When you are done editing the Temporary Profile menu, press the back arrow () to exit the wireless menu.

Note:  The selected Temporary Profile remains selected until a different access point profile is chosen. You do not need to re-enter the configuration information.