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™
10/100 Ethernet CF Card
CompactFlash and PC Card solutions for
Pocket PCs. Handheld PCs, and pen tablets
running:
- Windows Mobile 5.0
- Windows Mobile 2003/2003SE
- Windows CE 2.11 or 3.0
User's Guide
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8/2005 Document # 6410-00169 G Copyright Notice Copyright © 2005 Socket Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. The 10/100 Ethernet CF Card includes technology licensed under United States Patent Nos. 4,543,450, 4,603,320, 4,686,506, and 4,972,470. Socket and the Socket logo are registered trademarks of Socket Communications, Inc. Socket Communications, Socket 10/100 Ethernet CF Card and Mobility Friendly are trademarks of Socket Communications, Inc. All other brand and produc
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Table of Contents Copyright Notice 2 1 | INTRODUCTION 2 About the Software 2 System Requirements 2 Package Contents 3 Product Registration 4 2 | SETUP 5 STEP 1: Prepare Network Information 5 STEP 2: Install the Software 7 STEP 3: Enter Network Settings 9 STEP 4: Insert Card and Connect to LAN 15 Status Indicator LEDs 15 OPTIONAL: Use ActiveSync over a Network 18 OPTIONAL: Use the Control Panel Applet 21 APPENDICES A | SPECIFICATIONS 24 B | TROUBLESHOOTING 25 C | TECHNICAL S
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1 | Introduction Would you like to ActiveSync your mobile computer in the fastest and most convenient * way possible? Do you need to back up or restore files in a flash? Then you need Socket’s 10/100 Ethernet CF Card. It’s the best solution for accessing hi-speed networks running up to 100 Mbps. The sleek design integrates a Type I CompactFlash card and network connector into one durable unit. It is among the lowest in its class in power consumption. About the Software Socket’
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For some HPC Pros, the CompactFlash slot only supports memory I/O and is not compatible with the 10/100 Ethernet CF Card; only the PC Card slot supports CF+ I/O. If you have one of these computers, use a CF-to-PC Card adapter to insert the card into the PC Card slot. WARNING! If you are NOT using Windows Mobile 5.0, DO NOT install ActiveSync 4.0, or you will not be able to synchronize your mobile computer and host PC over an Ethernet connection! Microsoft removed this feature fr
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Product Registration Socket highly recommends that all customers register their Socket products. Registered users receive priority for technical support, product updates, and special offers. Register your card online at www.socketcom.com/prodreg. 4
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2 | Setup This chapter explains how to set up and use the 10/100 Ethernet CF Card on a Pocket PCs, Handheld PCs, and pen tablets running: - Windows Mobile 5.0 - Windows Mobile 2003/2003SE - Windows CE 2.11 or 3.0 Setup Summary STEP 1: Prepare network information. STEP 2: Install the software. STEP 3: Enter network settings. STEP 4: Insert card and connect to LAN port. OPTIONAL: Use ActiveSync over a Network OPTIONAL: Use the Control Panel Applet STEP 1: Prepare Network
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Remote ActiveSync only: If your server does NOT have WINS services enabled, use the IP address of your host PC instead of a Primary WINS address. 6
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STEP 2: Install the Software Follow these steps for software installation BEFORE inserting the 10/100 Ethernet CF Card: 1. Use a serial/Ethernet/USB cable or cradle to connect your mobile computer to a host PC. 2. In order to synchronize data, there must be a partnership (not a guest connection) between the mobile computer and host PC. • If you already established a partnership between the two computers, they should automatically connect and begin synchronizing. • If no par
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4. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to access the CD drive. In the CD, click on SETUP.EXE. 5. The installation wizard should begin. Follow the instructions on your host PC and mobile computer until installation is complete. 6. After completing the installation, disconnect the mobile computer from the cable/cradle. Soft reset the mobile computer by pushing the reset button. IMPORTANT! Soft reset your mobile computer after software installation! 8
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STEP 3: Enter Network Settings Windows Mobile 2003/2003SE and Windows Mobile 5.0 1. Open the Configure Network Adapters screen: Windows Mobile 5.0: Tap Start | Settings | Connections tab | Network Cards. Windows Mobile 2003/2003SE: Tap Start | Settings | Connections | Connections. Tap on the Advanced tab. Tap on the Network Card button at the bottom of the screen. CHAPTER 2: SETUP 9
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2. The Configure Network Adapters screen will appear. In the drop-down menu at the top of the screen, select the appropriate option. • The Internet: For connecting from home and/or via an ISP • Work: For connecting to a private network, such as at work, or a proxy network. Note: If you are connecting to a proxy or secure network, refer to your Pocket PC documentation for configuration information. 3. If you DO NOT need to enter any IP addresses, (i.e., your network uses DHCP), t
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If needed, tap on the Name Servers tab to enter DNS and WINS addresses. Note: If using a static IP address, you may need to enter the host computer’s IP address in the WINS field to use ActiveSync. 6. When you have finished entering settings, tap ok. IMPORTANT! If you forget to tap ok, your settings will not take effect! 7. A screen will report that the new settings will take effect when you next insert the network card. Tap ok. 8. Soft reset your Pocket PC by pr
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Pocket PC 2000/2002 1. Pocket PC 2000: Go to Start | Settings | Connections | Network. Pocket PC 2002: Go to Start | Settings | Connections | Network Adapters. 2. In the Network Connections screen, select Socket 10-100 Driver. On a Pocket PC 2002, tap on the Properties button. 3. In the next screens, enter your network settings. − For DHCP, select Use server-assigned IP address. Otherwise select Use specific IP address and enter the necessary information. 12
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− If needed, tap on the Name Servers tab to enter DNS and WINS addresses. If using a static IP address, you may need to enter the host computer’s IP address in the WINS field to use ActiveSync. − When done, tap ok. IMPORTANT! If you forget to tap ok, your settings will not take effect! 4. Soft reset your Pocket PC by pressing the reset button. CHAPTER 2: SETUP 13
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Handheld PC Pros, Handheld PC 2000s and Pen Tablets 1. Go to Start | Settings | Control Panel | Network. 2. In the next screen, select Socket 10-100 Ethernet Driver. Tap Properties. 3. The IP Address screen will appear. Following your completed Network Information Form, enter the appropriate settings for your network. 4. If needed, click on the Name Servers tab to enter any necessary DNS or WINS addresses. Note: If using a static IP address, you may need to ent
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STEP 4: Insert Card and Connect to LAN 1. If you have not done so already, soft reset your mobile computer. Do not soft reset a Pocket PC 2003 when a Socket card is inserted. Wait for the device reset to finish before you insert the card. 2. Insert the 10/100 Ethernet CF Card into your mobile computer. Make sure the card is right-side up. Use a PC Card adapter to insert the card into a PC Card slot. 3. Plug a cable from your LAN into the connector at the top of the card.
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5. If you would like to check if you have a good connection, do the following: (a) When ActiveSync automatically launches, close the program. Tap the button in the upper right corner. (b) Check to see if the Link Status LED has a steady green light to denote a good connection. If the Activity Status LED is blinking, your device is communicating with your network. (c) Verify that the connection has a valid IP address for your network. • Open the Socket 10/100 app
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− If your network uses DHCP, make sure the IP address is within the valid range for your network. (d) Test you web access. Start Pocket Internet Explorer. Enter a URL and test to see if it appears correctly. If you cannot enter a URL because the address bar does not appear, tap View | Address Bar. Windows Mobile 2003: When turning your device ON or OFF (resume/suspend) with the 10/100 Ethernet card in the CF slot, wait a minimum of three (3) seconds before cycling the power state
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OPTIONAL: Use ActiveSync over a Network IMPORTANT! ActiveSync 4.0 does not allow synchronization over Ethernet. Make sure you are using a previous version of ActiveSync. Windows Mobile 5.0 devices, which require ActiveSync 4.0, cannot perform this procedure. Pocket PC 2003/2003SE 1. Tap Start | ActiveSync. Note: In order to use ActiveSync, you must have previously created a partnership (not a guest connection) between the device and host PC! 2. Tap Tools | Options. 3.
