4 Wireless Networking
The Oracle MICROS Tablet 700 Series features the following networking technology:
Oracle MICROS Tablet 721/721P: Embedded 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WLAN adapter and Dual Mode Bluetooth 4.2 BLE network technology.
Oracle MICROS Tablet 720: Embedded 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN adapter and Bluetooth 4.0 low energy (LE) network technology.
Connecting the Oracle MICROS Tablet 721/721P to a Wireless Network
If WEP/WPA/WPA2 is enabled, the SSID and WEP/WPA/WPA2 parameters and the access points must match. Consult your network administrator for proper configuration.
The Oracle MICROS Hardware Wireless Networking Best Practices Guide has additional information for configuring your wireless network.
To connect the Tablet 721/721P to a wireless network:
- Tap the Wireless Networks
icon in the System Tray. - Select the wireless access point from the list of available networks.
- If you want the device to automatically connect to this wireless network, select Connect automatically.
- If required, enter the network’s password.
- Tap Connect.
Parent topic: Wireless Networking
Connecting the Oracle MICROS Tablet 720 to a Wireless Network
If WEP/WPA/WPA2 is enabled, the SSID and WEP/WPA/WPA2 parameters and the access points must match. Consult your network administrator for proper configuration.
The Oracle MICROS Hardware Wireless Networking Best Practices Guide has additional information for configuring your wireless network.
To connect the Tablet 720 to a wireless network:
- Tap the Wireless Networks icon in the System Tray.
- Select the wireless access point from the list of available networks.
- If you want the device to automatically connect to this wireless network, select Connect automatically.
- If required, enter the network’s password.
- Tap Connect.
Parent topic: Wireless Networking
Wireless Signal Performance and Settings
Ideal signal strength for optimum performance varies based on many factors, such as background noise in the environment, what applications are being run, and the amount of clients on the network.
Table 4–1 contains details on the optimal roaming performance for the Oracle MICROS Tablet 720. The optimal signal performance varies based on the network.
The Oracle MICROS Tablet 721/721P features an updated Intel wireless adapter that includes additional advanced settings. Table 4–2 lists information about the Oracle MICROS Tablet 721 advanced wireless settings.
Table 4-1 Wireless Signal Performance for the Oracle MICROS Tablet 720
| Roaming Tendency | Default (-75dBm) | Optimal Bandwith (-65dBm) | Optimal Distance (-85dBm) |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Aggressive (AP + 10dBm) |
Maximum performance for highest achievable connectivity. |
Minimum performance for basic connectivity. |
Minimum performance for reliable connectivity. |
|
Auto (AP + 15) |
Minimum performance for basic connectivity. |
||
|
Conservative (AP + 30dBm) |
Minimum performance for basic connectivity. |
||
|
Moderate (AP + 20dBm) |
Minimum performance for basic connectivity. |
Table 4-2 Advanced Wireless Settings for the Oracle MICROS Tablet 721/721P
| Property | Default Parameters | Feature Affected |
|---|---|---|
|
802.11 n Channel Width for 2.4GHz |
Auto |
Throughput/channel width |
|
802.11 n Channel Width for 5.2GHz |
Auto |
Throughput/channel width |
|
ARP offload for WoWLAN |
Enabled |
Wake-On-WLAN |
|
Fat Channel Intolerant |
Disabled |
Channel width |
|
GTK Rekeying for WoWLAN |
Enabled |
Wake-On-WLAN |
|
HT Mode |
VHT Mode |
Throughput/data rate |
|
MIMO Power Save Mode |
Auto SMPS |
Power usage |
|
Mixed Mode Protection |
RTS/CTS Enabled |
Throughput/data rate |
|
NS offload for WoWLAN |
Enabled |
Wake-On-WLAN |
|
Packet Coalescing |
Enabled |
Power usage |
|
Preferred Band |
No pref. |
Band selection |
|
Roaming Aggressiveness |
Medium |
Connectivity/roaming |
|
Sleep on WoWLAN disconnect |
Disabled |
Wake-on-Wireless LAN |
|
Throughput Booster |
Disabled |
Throughput/data rate |
|
Transmit Power |
Highest |
Connectivity |
|
U-APSD Support |
Disabled |
Connectivity |
|
Wake on Magic Packet |
Enabled |
Wake-On-WLAN |
|
Wake on Pattern Match |
Enabled |
Wake-On-WLAN |
|
Wireless Mode |
802.11a/b/g |
Band selection |
Parent topic: Wireless Networking
Configuring Bluetooth
To configure Bluetooth on the Tablet 720 and Tablet 721/721P:
- From the Start Menu, tap Settings.
- Tap Devices, and then tap Bluetooth.
- Tap On/Off and ensure Bluetooth is turned on. The Bluetooth
icon is shown in the System Tray when Bluetooth is turned on. - Select the Bluetooth device from the list of available devices.
Parent topic: Wireless Networking