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Appendix: Using the Tracer
™
TU Service Tool with
Wireless Networks
To monitor, troubleshoot, or make modifications to devices on a wireless network, theTracerTU
service tool must connect to a device that is a member of that network.This appendix describes
that process and how to access wireless network management information and functions.
For instructions on usingTracerTU to make changes to a wireless network, see “Modifying the
Network,” p. 23.
Requirements for Joining
The requirements for joiningTracerTU to a wireless network are:
• TracerTU version 8.2 (minimum)
• TheTracerTU Communications Adapter (Wireless) connected to the service tool laptop.
Note: For instructions onTracerTU Communications Adapter Wired/Wireless installation and
best practices, see the current version of X39641157/
• A user ID and password, if the network includes aTracer SC.
Note: All wireless features are available through all connection types as of TracerTU 8.3.
JoiningTracerTU with a Wireless Network
To joinTracer TU to a wireless network:
1. Locate the Adapter within radio range of any WCI that is a network member.
2. LaunchTracerTU.The StartupTask Panel appears (Figure 14).
Figure 14. TracerTU Startup Task Panel