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5.4 Setting up wireless communi-
cations
MTS 6531 is capable of communicating
on your workshop network over Wireless. The
"Network Setup" tab in the "VCI Manager" soft-
ware provides a number of functions used to
select and configure MTS 6531 network
connection interfaces, including wireless access
and security settings.
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You must be connected to the
MTS 6531 via USB to access the set-
tings on the "Network Setup" tab. If you are
not connected via USB, the controls on the
"Network Setup" tab are disabled.
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The MTS 6531 supports the Point-to-
Point method for wireless communication.
Point-to-point
With the Point-to-Point Wireless Communication
method, the MTS 6531 connects to your
computer directly using a USB wireless adapter.
Each of these methods are described in the
following sections.
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5.4.1 Activating the WLAN link via an access
point
The MTS 6531 can be configured to con-
nect via an access point. The following must be
prepared before configuring:
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An IP address and subnet mask that can be
assigned to the MTS 6531 (if the
existing LAN does not assign IP addresses
automatially)
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A wireless network access point SSID
(network name)
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Network security standard WPA2 enabled
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Data encryption via TKIP or WEP (64-bit or
128-bit)
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WLAN password
The figure below shows several
MTS 6531s that are connected to a single
computer via a wirelss access point.
You use the following procedure to configure your
MTS 6531 for a wirelss connection in your
network environment. Contact your IT administra-
tor before starting setup.
1. Double-click the VCI Manager icon on your
desktop to launch the "VCI Manager" soft-
ware.
2. Plug the MTS 6531 into an external
12 V power source.
3. Plug the USB connecting cable into the
computer and MTS 6531 and allow
MTS 6531 to boot completely.
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