User's Guide

MC3000 User Guide2-26
All files copied to the RAM based folders are lost after a cold boot.
Connecting to the Internet on a Wireless LAN Network
The mobile computer can connect to the Internet across a wireless LAN network. The Wireless Applications utility starts
automatically when the mobile computer is turned on and the wireless application icon appears in the taskbar to indicate the
connection and the signal strength status. Before attempting a wireless internet connection, confirm that the wireless application
radio is connected to a wireless LAN network. If the WLAN radio is not connected or if the signal strength is not “Good” or better,
contact the network administrator.
To connect using Internet Explorer (IE) tap Start - Programs - Internet Explorer to start Internet Explorer.
IE is provided only on mobile computers provided with Microsoft
®
Windows CE .NET 5.0 Professional. IE is not provided
on mobile computers with Microsoft
®
Windows CE .NET 5.0 Core.
Figure 2-21. Typical Internet Explorer (IE) Connection
Table 2-10. Wireless Applications Icons, Signal Strength Descriptions
Icon Status Action
Excellent signal strength Wireless LAN network is ready to use.
Very good signal strength Wireless LAN network is ready to use.
Good signal strength Wireless LAN network is ready to use.
Fair signal strength Wireless LAN network is ready to use. Notify the network administrator that the signal strength is
only “Fair”.
Poor signal strength Wireless LAN network is ready to use. Performance may not be optimum. Notify the network
administrator that the signal strength is “Poor”.
Out-of-network range (not associated) No wireless LAN network connection. Notify the network administrator.
No wireless LAN network card detected. No wireless LAN network card detected. Notify the network administrator.