MC9000-G with Windows
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Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs PRG
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5. Select the Ping tab to send and receive ICMP ping packets across the network to the
specified IP address.
Figure 5-11. Mobile Companion - Ping Tab
6. Select a target device IP address from the IP drop-down list.
7. Select the size of the packet transmission from the Size drop-down list.
8. Tap Start Test to begin the ping test.
9. Tap Stop Test to terminate the ping test.
The average mega-bits per second, signal strength, data rate currently in use, test statistics
and round trip (RT) times are displayed for each test. The associated AP MAC address is also
displayed. The signal strength level and the data transmission rate are displayed in real-time
bar graphs.
10. Select the APs tab to view APs with the same ESSID as the mobile computer’s profile.
Figure 5-12. Mobile Companion - APs Tab
The associated AP displays a radio wave radiating from its antenna to indicate its
associated status. Tapping on the icon displays a menu with Set Mandatory and Set
Roaming options.
