SUPPORTED NETWORKS
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Open Network
SSID broadcast
Encrypted
DHCP enabled
Yes
No
Yes
Zipit Wireless Messenger will automatically connect and the Setup Wizard will
advance to the next step.
Encrypted Network
SSID broadcast
Encrypted
DHCP enabled
Yes
Yes
Yes
The Setup Wizard will ask you to enter your WEP key. After entering the
correct key, Zipit Wireless Messenger will connect to the network and the Setup
Wizard will advance to the next step. The WEP key can typically be obtained
from your Access Point’s setup or configuration screens.
Hidden Network
SSID broadcast
Encrypted
DHCP enabled
No
No
Yes
If no other networks are found, a screen will be provided asking you to move to
a new location or to enter the SSID. Also, if other networks exist, press NEXT
while the device is scanning for networks to advance to a manual configuration
screen that allows you to enter an SSID. After entering the correct SSID, Zipit
Wireless Messenger will connect to the network and the Setup Wizard will
advance to the next step.
Hidden & Encrypted
Network
SSID broadcast
Encrypted
DHCP enabled
No
Yes
Yes
This scenario is the same as the one described above, except after entering the
correct SSID, Zipit Wireless Messenger will ask you to enter your WEP key.
After entering the correct key, Zipit Wireless Messenger will connect to the
network and the Setup Wizard will advance to the next step.
Static IP Network
DHCP enabled
No
If DHCP is not enabled, you will get a DHCP error when you try to connect to
the network (unless the device successfully connects to another network) and
will be provided with a manual configuration screen where you must enter an IP
Address, Netmask, Gateway, and DNS. The correct values can typically be
obtained from your Access Point’s setup or configuration screens.
