Targus ACW20US User Manual

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Targus WiFi

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USER’S GUIDE

Making Your Mobile Life Easier.

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Making Your Mobile Life Easier.

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Features and specifications are subject to change without notice.

© 2005 Targus Group International, Inc. and Targus Inc.

ACW20US / 400-0204-001A

TARGUS WIFI SCANNER

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Targus WiFi Scanner. The
Targus scanner quickly identifies all access points in the
area. It detects 2.4Ghz WiFi signals (802.11b/g) from
access points within 200 feet (61 m) outdoors and 60 feet
(18 m) indoors. It also features an LCD display of SSID,
Signal Strength, Secure/Open, and Channel Number.

Keychain loop

Activation

button

Installing the Batteries

1 Slide the battery door toward the top of the housing.

2 Insert two AAA batteries as indicated.

The Targus scanner features a battery strength indicator
that will display when battery power is low and an automatic
shut-off to maximize battery life.

LCD

Battery

compartment

Operating the WiFi Scanner

1 Push the activation button.

2 The WiFi® Scanner will begin scanning channels.

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When a WiFi access point is located, the scanner's LCD
will display:

› the access point's SSID (service set identifier);

› a set of one to four bars indicating signal strength (one

bar equals weak signal and four bars equals strong
signal) ;

› the words "Secure" or "Open" to indicate the network's

encryption status;

› the channel that the access point is broadcasting will

be displayed (number 1 to 13).

3 After the device has located an access point, you may

push the activation button again to scan for additional
access points. If no access point is present, the scanner
will display "No AP Found".

4 The device will display any located access points for

approximately 30 seconds. After such time, the device
will power down automatically. The device does not
continuously scan. You must press the Activate button
each time you want updated information on local access
points.

5 If the device displays "Low Battery", the batteries should

be replaced.

Using the WiFi Scanner

The following are some of the many uses
for the WiFi Scanner:

Finding usable networks - Travelers, students and other
roaming WiFi users can use the scanner to find available
networks (please check your local law before using an open
network without prior permission). The scanner only detects

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