Honeywell Vx9 Manual

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 If the scanner is configured to end a scanned string with a termination character (for example a CR or LF) click the button 
for Character(s). Then click the Select.. button and choose the termination character from the list.
 If the scanner is not sending a termination character, click the button for Timeout and select the period in milliseconds.
Click OK to save settings. Click Hide to hide the WLinq information screen.
When WLinq is running, it is indicated by a gray circular icon in the task...

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VX9A478XPERECOV – Windows XP Embedded for Thor VX9 with Intel Pentium or Celeron CPU
Using the Recovery DVD
The Recovery Solution 2 (RS2) is a method to restore the software on your Thor VX9 to the same state as when it was 
shipped from the factory.
To use RS2, the following components are needed:
 A Thor VX9 configured to boot from a USB mass storage device
 A USB DVD player
 A RS2 DVD suitable for your combination of operating system, language and Thor VX9 model.
Optionally, to load the image...

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The Thor VX9 Drivers CD-ROM contains files that may be necessary for configuration of the Thor VX9 computer. It is rec-
ommended that the device drivers CD be available during Microsoft Windows installation and configuration. Since the Thor 
VX9 does not have a CD-ROM drive, the device drivers can be copied to a USB jump drive or accessed via a USB CD 
drive. The device drivers can also be copied to a location on the network if a network connection is used to install the Win-
dows OS.
After...

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Setting System Time and Date
1. If the Thor VX9 is not already powered up, turn it on.
2. During bootup the F2 or Del key (depending on BIOS type) key may be pressed to enter BIOS Setup. Press F2 or Del 
immediately.
3. At the BIOS Setup Main Menu, move the highlight to the Time parameter.
4. Type the desired entry and then press the Tab key to move from hours to minutes to seconds. The colons are 
automatically added by the system.
5. Press the Down Arrow to move to the Date parameter.
6. Type...

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Wireless Network Configuration
Introduction
Several wireless devices may be installed in the Thor VX9 computer. The available devices and combinations may vary by reg-
ulatory domain and operating system. Available devices include:
Laird Connection Manager (page 6-1) with 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN radio
Summit Client Utility (page 6-35) with 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN radio
Atheros Client Utility (page 6-72) with 802.11 a/b/g WLAN radio
Broadcom Wireless Utility (page 6-83) with 802.11 b/g WLAN radio
Bluetooth...

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Wireless Zero Config Utility
To Switch Control to the Wireless Zero Config Utility
1. Select Configuration > Manage Profiles > Globals.
2. Change the value for the Supplicant property value to Third Party.
3. Tap Commit.
4. Restart the Thor VX9.
The Laird Connection Manager passes control to Wireless Zero Config and the WZC Wireless Information control 
panel. Using the options in the Wireless Zero Config panels, set up radio and security settings. There may be a 
slight delay before the Wireless...

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Status
Start > All Programs > Laird > Laird Connection Manager > Status tab
This screen provides information on the radio:
 The status of the radio card:
? Down - The radio is not recognized by the LCM.
? Disabled - The radio is disabled.
? Not Associated: The radio has not established a connection with an access point.
? Associated: The radio has made a connection to an access point but has not EAP authenticated.  If the 
encryption type is set to WEP or None, the radio can communicate in the...

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Configuration
Start > All Programs > Laird > Laird Connection Manager > Configuration tab
Wi-Fi Checkbox
When checked, the Wi-Fi radio is enabled.  Wi-Fi is enabled by default.
Manage Profiles
Tap this button to edit an existing profile, create a new profile, delete a profile, edit global parameters or login as an 
admin.
Profile
Profile:
Use the pull down list to select a previously created profile to edit or delete.  The Default profile is created 
automatically.
New
Tap the New button to create...

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Delete
Tap Delete to delete the currently highlighted profile in the Profile: drop down box.  Tap Yes to delete the 
profile or No to exit without deleting.
Note: You cannot delete the currently active profile.
Parameters
The items on the Parameters tab only affect the selected profile.
When a property is selected from the list either a text box or a pull down list is displayed to the right for 
the entry of a value for that property.  After changing the desired properties, tap the Commit button....

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Globals
Items on the Globals tab affect all profiles.
When a property is selected from the list either a text box or a pull down list is displayed to the right for the 
entry of a value for that property.  After changing the desired properties, tap the Commit button.
PropertyDefault 
ValueExplanation
Roam 
Trigger-65  dBm If signal strength is less than this trigger value, the client looks for a different 
Access Point with a stronger signal.
Options are: -50 dBm, -55, -60, -65, -70, -75, -80, -85,...