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Revision History
Changes to the original manual are listed below:
ChangeDateDescription
-01 Rev. A06/25/09Initial release.
-01 Rev. B02/16/10Add Windows Mobile 6.5 support for launching Fusion applications.
-02 Rev. A03/28/15Zebra rebranding.
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Table of Contents
Revision History.................................................................................................................................... iii
About This Guide
Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... ix
Chapter Descriptions ............................................................................................................................ ix
Notational Conventions......................................................................................................................... x
Related Documents .............................................................................................................................. x
Connect to a Profile ............................................................................................................................. 3-2
Editing a Profile .................................................................................................................................... 3-3
Creating a New Profile ......................................................................................................................... 3-3
Deleting a Profile ................................................................................................................................. 3-4
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Export a Profile .................................................................................................................................... 3-4
Profile Name ........................................................................................................................................ 4-1
Transmit Power .................................................................................................................................... 4-24
Import a Certificate .............................................................................................................................. 5-3
Delete a Certificate .............................................................................................................................. 5-5
Band Selection ..................................................................................................................................... 7-2
System Options ................................................................................................................................... 7-3
Auto PAC Settings ............................................................................................................................... 7-3
Logging On .......................................................................................................................................... 10-1
Logging Off .................................................................................................................................... 10-3
EAP–FAST/MS Chap v2 Authentication .............................................................................................. 13-1
Glossary
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Index
About This Guide
Introduction
This guide provides information about using the Fusion Wireless Companion software on a Zebra mobile computer.
NOTE Screens and windows pictured in this guide are samples and can differ from actual screens.
This guide describes the functionally using Windows Mobile operating system. Functionality for the
WIndows CE operating system may differ.
Chapter Descriptions
Topics covered in this guide are as follows:
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Chapter 1, Getting Started provides an overview of the Fusion Wireless Companion software.
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Chapter 2, Find WLAN Application provides information about the Find WLAN application.
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Chapter 3, Manage Profiles Application provides information about managing profiles.
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Chapter 4, Profile Editor Wizard explains how to configure a profile.
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Chapter 5, Manage Certificates Application explains how to manage certificates.
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Chapter 6, Manage PACs Application explains how to manage PACs.
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Chapter 7, Options explains how to configure the Fusion options.
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Chapter 8, Wireless Status Application describes how to get status about the wireless connection.
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Chapter 9, Wireless Diagnostics Application describes tools to help diagnose problems with the wireless
connection.
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Chapter 10, Log On/Off Application explains how to log on and off the wireless network.
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Chapter 11, Persistence explains how to persist Fusion data and settings across a clean/cold boot.
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Chapter 12, Registry Controlled Features describes Fusion features that are controlled by registry settings.
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Chapter 13, Configuration Examples provides examples for setting up profiles with various authentication
and encryption types.
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Notational Conventions
The followingconventions are used in this document:
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Italics are used to highlight the following:
• Chapters and sections in this and related documents
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• Button names on a screen or window.
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• Check box and radio button names
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• Action items
• Lists of alternatives
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Related Documents
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Enterprise Mobility Developer Kit for C (EMDK for C), available at: http://www.zebra.com/support.
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ActiveSync 4.x software, available at: http://www.microsoft.com.
For the latest version of this guide and all guides, go to: http://www.zebra.com/support.
occur.
injury may occur.
Chapter 1 Getting Started
Introduction
Each Zebra mobile computer has a wireless local area network (WLAN) interface. This WLAN interface is
controlled by a suite of application software known as Fusion Wireless Companion. The Fusion software allows the
user to configure and control the wireless radio in order to securely connect to the WLAN infrastructure. This guide
enables the user to configure the mobile computer so that it can connect properly to a WLAN. This guide describes
how to use the Fusion software.
Configuring the Infrastructure
WLANs allow mobile computers to communicate wirelessly. Before using the mobile computer on a WLAN, the
facility must be set up with the required hardware to run the WLAN (sometimes known as infrastructure). The
infrastructure and the mobile computer must both be properly configured to enable this communication.
Refer to the documentation provided with the infrastructure (access points (APs), access ports, switches, Radius
servers, etc.) for instructions on how to set up the infrastructure.
Once you have set up the infrastructure to enforce your chosen WLAN security scheme, use the Fusion software to
configure the mobile computer to match.
Fusion Overview
The Fusion software contains applications with which to create wireless profiles. Each profile specifies the security
parameters to use for connecting to a particular WLAN as identified by its ESSID. The Fusion software also allows
the user to control which profile out of a set of profiles is used to connect. Other Fusion applications allow the user
to monitor the status of the current WLAN connection and to invoke diagnostic tools for troubleshooting.
The Fusion applications are typically accessed through the pop-up menu associated with the Fusion Signal
Strength icon. This icon appears in the bottom right hand corner of the screen. To invoke the Fusion Wireless
Applications menu, tap the icon.
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Fusion Signal Strength Icon
The shape and color of the Signal Strength icon provides information about the received wireless signal strength
for the WLAN connection. Table 1-1 describes the different icons and their meanings.
Table 1-1
IconStatusDescription
NoneThe Wireless Launcher
Signal Strength Icons Descriptions
Excellent signal strengthWLAN network is ready to use.
Very good signal strengthWLAN network is ready to use.
Good signal strengthWLAN network is ready to use.
Fair signal strengthWLAN network is ready to use. Notify the network administrator that
the signal strength is only “Fair”.
Poor signal strengthWLAN network is ready to use. Performance may not be optimum.
Notify the network administrator that the signal strength is “Poor”.
Out-of-network range (not
associated)
The WLAN radio is disabled.The WLAN radio is disabled. To enable, choose Enable Radio from
application was exited.
No WLAN network connection. Notify the network administrator.
the Wireless Applications menu.
The Wireless Launcher application has been closed. See the
Fusion Functions paragraphs below for how to restart the Wireless Launcher.
Fusion Functions
Tap the Signal Strength icon to display the Wireless Launcher menu.
Figure 1-1
Many of the items in the menu invoke one of the Fusion applications. These menu items and their corresponding
applications are summarized below:
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Wireless Launcher Menu
Find WLANs – Invokes the Find WLANs application which displays a list of the WLANs active in your area.
Getting Started1 - 3
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Manage Profiles – Invokes the Manage Profiles application (which includes the Profile Editor Wizard) to
manage and edit your list of WLAN profiles.
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Manage Certs – Invokes the Certificate Manager application which allows you to manage certificates used
for authentication.
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Manage PACs – Invokes the PAC Ma n a g er application which helps you manage the list of Protected Access
Credentials used with EAP-FAST authentication.
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Options – Invokes the Options application which allows you to configure the Fusion option settings.
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Wireless Status – Invokes the Wireless Status application which allows you to view the status of the current
wireless connection.
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Wireless Diagnostics – Invokes the Wireless Diagnostics application which provides tools with which to
diagnose problems with the wireless connection.
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Log On/Off – Invokes the Network Login dialog which allows you to log on to a particular profile or to log off
from the currently active profile.
Each of the items above has a chapter devoted to it in this guide.
Additional Wireless Launcher menu entries include:
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Enable/Disable Radio
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Hide Menu
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Exit.
Enable/Disable Radio
To turn the WLAN radio off, tap the Signal Strength icon and select Disable Radio.
Figure 1-2
Disable Radio
To turn the WLAN radio on, tap the Signal Strength icon and select Enable Radio.
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Figure 1-3
Also note that the radio may be enabled or disabled using the Wireless Manager screen.
Enable Radio
Hide Menu
To hide the menu tap Hide in the menu.
Exit
Ta p Exit to close the menu and exit the Wireless Launcher application. A dialog appears to confirm exiting the
Wireless Launcher application. Tap Yes to exit. This closes the Wireless launcher application and removes the
Signal Strength icon from the screen.
To restart the Wireless Launcher application and redisplay the Signal Strength icon:
The interface to the Signal Strength icon and Wireless Launcher has changed in the Windows Mobile 6.5 default
Today screen. To view the Wireless Launcher, select the Fusion plug-in on the Today screen and tap the Fusion Menu soft key.
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Figure 1-4
Functionality of this dialog is similar to the Wireless Launch menu. Drag the window up and down to view all menu
items. Tap the icon next to the item to open it.
Figure 1-5
Fusion Plug-in on Today Screen
Wireless Launcher Window
Minimum Setup
Below is a list of the minimum effort to achieve a wireless connection. Note that there are many discrete nuances
that may affect the performance of your wireless connection that might be missed if you do not consider them
carefully.
You will need to create a profile. It is recommended that you read the profile editor chapter.
1.Find out from your IT administrator what the connection settings should be (Service Set Identifier (SSID),
Enterprise or Personal, 1x type, tunnel type, certificate requirements,
requirements). Note that not all of the items listed may be relevant.
2.Create the profile using the information provided by the IT administrator.
3.Enter the Manage Profile screen, select the profile (press and hold), and select the Connect option in the
context menu that appears.
Protected Access Credentials
(PAC)
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Chapter 2 Find WLAN Application
Introduction
Use the Find WLANs application to discover available networks in the vicinity of your and mobile computer. To
open the Find WLANs application, tap the Signal Strength icon > Find WLANs. The Find WLANs window
displays.
Figure 2-1
The Find WLANs list displays:
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•
•
•
Find WLANs Window
WLAN Networks - Available wireless networks, (both infrastructure and Ad-hoc) with icons that indicate
signal strength and encryption. The signal strength and encryption icons are described in Table 2-1 and
Table 2-2.
Network Type - Type of network. 802.11(a), 802.11(b) or 802.11(g).
Channel - Channel on which the AP/Ad-hoc peer is transmitting.
Signal Strength - The signal strength of the signal from the AP/Ad-hoc peer.
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.
Table 2-1
Signal Strength Icon
IconDescription
Excellent signal
Very good signal
Good signal
Fair signal
Poor signal
Out of range or no signal
Table 2-2
Encryption Icon
IconDescription
No encryption. WLAN is an infrastructure network.
WLAN is an Ad-hoc network.
WLAN uses encryption. WLAN is an infrastructure network.
Tap-and-hold on a WLAN network to open a pop-up menu which provides three options: Connect to, Create profile and Refresh.
Figure 2-2
Find WLANs Menu.
NOTE The number of WLANs (ESSIDs) that can be detected by the wireless radio at one time is limited. If you have
a large number of WLANs active in your area, the Find WLANs window may not display them all.
If you do not see your ESSID, try a Refresh. If your ESSID is still not displayed and you wish to create or
connect to a profile for it, you will need to use the Manage Profiles application.
Select Connect to to view the list of existing profiles matching the select ESSID. The mobile computer connects to
the given profile upon selection.
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Select Create profile to create a new WLAN profile for that network. This starts the Profile Editor Wizard which
allows you to configure the security parameters that your mobile computer will use for the selected network. After
editing the profile, the mobile computer automatically connects to this new profile.
NOTE A warning displays when connecting to an unsecure (or open) network via the Find WLANs application. For
open WLANs, the profile’s settings will take on automatically generated default values. If you wish to manually
configure the settings, uncheck the Use Default configuration checkbox.
Figure 2-3
Warning Notice
Select Refresh to refresh the WLAN list.
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Chapter 3 Manage Profiles Application
WirelessOutofBoxMagic
Introduction
A profile is a set of operating parameters that define how the mobile computer will connect to a specific WLAN.
Create different profiles for use in different network environments. The Manage Profiles application displays the
list of user-created wireless profiles. You may have a maximum of 32 profiles at any one time. To open the Manage Profiles application, tap the Signal Strength icon > Manage Profiles.
Figure 3-1
Icons next to each profile identify the profile’s current state.
Table 3-1
IconDescription
No IconProfile is not selected, but enabled.
Manage Profiles Window
Profile Icons
Profile is disabled.
Profile is cancelled. A cancelled profile is disabled until you connect to it, either by selecting Connect
from the pop-up menu, or by using the Log On/Off application.
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Table 3-1
IconDescription
You can perform various operations on the profiles in the list. To operate on an existing profile, tap and hold it in the
list and select an option from the menu to connect, edit, disable (enable), or delete the profile. (Note that the
Disable menu item changes to Enable if the profile is already disabled.)
Profile Icons (Continued)
Profile is in use and describes an infrastructure profile not using security.
Profile is in use and describes an infrastructure profile using security.
Profile is in use and describes an ad-hoc profile not using security.
Profile is in use and describes an ad-hoc profile using security.
Profile is not valid in the regulatory domain in which the device is currently operating.
Figure 3-2
Connect to a Profile
Tap and hold a profile and select Connect from the pop-up menu to set this as the active profile.
Manage Profiles Context Menu
Manage Profiles Application3 - 3
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Figure 3-3
Once selected, the mobile computer uses the settings configured in the profile (i.e., authentication, encryption,
ESSID, IP Config, power consumption, etc.) to connect to a WLAN.
Manage Profiles - Connect
Editing a Profile
Tap and hold a profile and select Edit from the pop-up menu.This will invoke the Profile Wizard where the profile
settings are configured.
Creating a New Profile
To create a new profile tap and hold anywhere in the Manage Profiles window and select Add from the pop-up
menu.
Figure 3-4
Selecting Add invokes the Profile Wizard wherein the settings for the new profile are configured, such as profile
name, ESSID, security, network address information, and the power consumption level.
Manage Profiles - Add
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Deleting a Profile
To delete a profile from the list, tap and hold the profile and select Delete from the pop-up menu. A confirmation
dialog box appears.
Ordering Profiles
The profiles are listed in priority order for use by the automatic Profile Roaming feature (see Profile Roaming
below). Change the order by moving profiles up or down. Tap and hold a profile from the list and select Move Up or
Move Down from the pop-up menu.
Export a Profile
To export a profile to a registry file, tap and hold a profile from the list and select Export from the pop-up menu. The
Save As dialog box displays with the Application folder and a default name of WCS_PROFILE{profile GUID}.reg
(Globally Unique Identifier).
Figure 3-5
If required, change the name in the Name field and tap Save. A confirmation dialog box appears after the export
completes.
Save As Dialog Box
Profile Roaming
Profile Roaming attempts to automatically select and connect to a profile from the profile list displayed in the
Manage Profiles window. The Profile Roaming algorithm uses the order of the profiles in the profile list to
determine the order in which profiles are tried.
NOTE Profile Roaming must be enabled in the Options application. See Chapter 7, Options.
The Profile Roaming algorithm makes two passes through the profile list. The first pass attempts to connect only to
profiles that specify ESSIDs that can be detected by the wireless radio. If no connection is made, a second pass
through the list is performed attempting to connect to those profiles that were not tried in the first pass. The Profile
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Roaming algorithm will only attempt to connect to a profile for which it is not necessary to prompt the user for
credentials (i.e., username and password). This includes:
•
A profile that does not require credentials.
•
A device profile. A device profile is one in which the username and password have been pre-entered directly
into the profile. (A profile with the username specified but with the password field left empty is still considered
a device profile since an empty password is considered a valid password.)
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A user profile with cached credentials. A user profile is one in which the username and password have not
been pre-entered into the profile. A profile has cached credentials if the user has entered credentials for the
profile via the Network Login dialog. When a profile has cached credentials, the user is said to have logged
on to the profile. See Chapter 10, Log On/Off Application for more information.
The Profile Roaming algorithm will not attempt to connect to:
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A profile that specifies EAP-GTC for its Tunnel Authentication Type and Token (as opposed to Static) for its
password type. See Tunneled Authentication on page 4-7 for more information.
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A user profile without cached credentials.
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A user profile that has cached credentials but that also has the At-Connect option enabled. See Credential
Cache Options on page 4-15 for more information.
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A device profile that has cached credentials because the user has logged on to it (called a user-override
profile), but that also has the At-Connect option enabled.
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A profile that has been disabled.
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A profile that has been cancelled.
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A profile whose Country setting does not allow the profile to be used in the country in which the mobile
computer is being operated. See Operating Mode on page 4-2 for more information.
The Profile Roaming algorithm is invoked whenever the mobile computer becomes disconnected (disassociated)
from the current WLAN.
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Chapter 4 Profile Editor Wizard
Introduction
Use the Profile Editor Wizard to create a new WLAN profile or edit an existing profile. If editing a profile, the fields
reflect the current settings for that profile. If creating a new profile, default values appear in the fields.
Navigate through the wizard using the Next and Back buttons. An indicator in the bottom left corner tracks the
number of pages traversed and total number of pages required to complete the current profile configuration. Tap X
or the Cancel button to quit. On the confirmation dialog box, tap No to return to the wizard or tap Yes to quit and
return to the Manage Profiles window. See Chapter 3, Manage Profiles Application for instructions on navigating
to and from the Profile Editor Wizard.
Profile Name
In the Profile Name dialog box in the Profile Editor Wizard, enter the profile name and the ESSID.
Figure 4-1
Table 4-1
Profile NameThe user-friendly name you wish to give the profile. The profile name is limited to 64
ESSIDThe ESSID is the 802.11 extended service set identifier. The ESSID is a 32-character
Profile Name Dialog Box
Profile Name Fields
FieldDescription
characters. Example: The Public LAN.
(maximum) case sensitive string identifying the WLAN, and must match the AP ESSID for the
mobile computer to communicate with the AP.
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NOTE Two profiles with the same user friendly name are acceptable but not recommended.
Ta p Next. The Operating Mode dialog box displays.
Operating Mode
Use the Operating Mode dialog box to select the operating mode (Infrastructure or Ad-hoc) and the country
location.
Figure 4-2
Table 4-2
Operating ModeSelect Infrastructure to enable the mobile computer to transmit and receive data with an AP.
CountryCountry determines if the profile is valid for the country of operation. The profile country must
Table 4-3 defines the regulatory validity of profiles that use infrastructure mode:
Table 4-3
802.11d Settings
EnabledAny CountryN/ACountry XValid
EnabledCountry XN/ACountry XValid
Operating Mode Dialog Box
Operating Mode Fields
FieldDescription
Infrastructure is the default mode.
Select Ad-hoc to enable the mobile computer to form its own local network where mobile
computers communicate peer-to-peer without APs using a shared ESSID.
match the country in the options page or it must match the acquired country if 802.11d is
enabled.Note that the 802.11d setting only applies to infrastructure profiles, not to Ad-hoc
profiles.
Profile Regulatory Validity for Infrastructure Mode
Profile Country
Settings
Fusion Options
Country Settings
Country Code
Acquired from
Infrastructure
Regulatory
Validity
EnabledCountry XN/ACountry YInvalid
DisabledAny CountryCountry YN/AValid
DisabledCountry XCountry XN/AValid
DisabledCountry XCountry YN/AInvalid
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