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Wireless Scanner RF Configuration

Wireless Scanner RF Configuration

Updated over a year ago

Description

The following Procedure describes how the DENSO BHT300 unit is typically configured to work with your Wireless Access Point and FTP Server. This document assumes the reader is familiar with general IT Networking terminology and it is recommended that all setup be done in co-ordination with your IT Consultant.

The wireless network settings of the BHT300 are entered in the System Menu of the scanner.

Detail Steps

Enter the system menu on the scanner by pressing SF + 1 then press PW (Power) while the scanner is in the OFF state.

Refer to the Denso User Manual for more information. This document can be downloaded as PDF through searching in the Knowledge base with keyword DENSO.

Follow these instructions to setup the scanner for wireless access.

1. From the system menu press 8 for “RF” and ENT.

2. Press 1 and ENT for the “PARAMETER” option.

3. Press 1 and ENT for the “RF Network” option.

4. Press 1 and ENT for the “Network Parameter” option.

5. Press ENT to enter the SSID of the network (This is the Wireless Network Name), we recommend Handheld or DatapelMobile Use the SF key to type in Alpha codes and click the same number key to cycle through each letter and case once the SSID is entered.

6. Press the ENT Key.

7. Press the C key to go back up a menu level.

8. Press 1 and ENT to confirm the change.

9. Press the C Key to go back to the SET RF PARAMETER menu.

10. Press 2 and ENT for the “SECURITY” option.

11. Press 1 and ENT for “Security Mode”.

12. Press 1 and ENT for None (When using WEP).

13. Press 1 and ENT to confirm the change.

14. Press 2 and ENT for the “Configuration” option.

15. Press 1 and ENT for the “WEP Option” Use F7 and F8 to select WEP ON and Set Authenticate to OPEN.

16. Press 1 and ENT to confirm changes.

17. Press 2 and ENT for “WEP KEY1”.

18. Choose KEY SIZE as either 40 or 128 bit using F7 and F8.

19. Press 6 and ENT then use F7 and F8 to select the KEY that corresponds with the KEY set in your Wireless Access Point. Datapel recommends using KEY1. Contact your IT Consultant to ensure you have selected the correct Key.

20. Press 1 and ENT.

21. Press ‘C’ and return to RF Menu.

22. Press 2 and ENT for “Site Survey”.

23. Press 1 and ENT for “Link Status”.

If your Wireless Setup has been successful, you will see information regarding the Access Points MAC-Address, the signal strength and quality of connection.

It is recommended this option be used to test all physical points of the warehouse where the DENSO scanner will be used to transmit and receive information from the server. A reading of FAIR or better is recommended (30% +).

Related Information

To obtain the MAC Address of your Handheld Denso Scanner:

Enter the system menu on the scanner by pressing SF + 1 then press PW (Power) while the scanner is in the OFF state.

1. From the system menu, press 8 for “RF” and ENT.

2. Press 3 and ENT for the “VERSION” option.

3. The MacID will be shown as a 12 DIGIT Number containing letters A-F (Hexadecimal, excluding square brackets).

4. Enter this number into your Wireless Router as an ALLOWABLE DEVICE.

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