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Rugged CF 10/100 Card
CompactFlash card for 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps
Ethernet access from Pocket PCs running
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Windows Mobile 2003, 2003SE or 5.0
User's Guide
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5/2007 Document # 6410-00280 B Copyright Notice Copyright © 2007 Socket Communications, Inc. dba Socket Mobile, Inc. All rights reserved. Socket, Battery Friendly, and the Socket logo are registered trademarks of Socket Communications, Inc. dba Socket Mobile, Inc. Socket Communications and Mobility Friendly are registered trademarks or trademarks of Socket Communications, Inc. dba Socket Mobile, Inc. Windows Mobile is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United Sta
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Table of Contents COPYRIGHT NOTICE 2 1 | INTRODUCTION 4 About the Software 4 System Requirements 5 Product Registration 5 2 | INSTALLATION 6 STEP 1: Prepare Network Information 7 STEP 2: Install the Software 8 STEP 3: Enter Network Settings 10 STEP 4: Insert Card and Connect to LAN 13 3 | SOCKET 10/100 ETHERNET UTILITY 14 Access the Utility 15 About the Task Tray Icon 15 Status Page 16 IP Info Page 16 Auto-Launch Page 17 Power Page 17 APPENDICES A | SPECIFICATIONS 18 B
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1 | Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Rugged CF 10/100 Card. The card enables you to connect to any compatible Ethernet network, home network or corporate LAN using a variety of Windows Mobile-based devices. It’s ® perfect for secure network access where Wi-Fi isn’t an option. With the Rugged CF 10/100 Card, you can synchronize your calendar, contacts, and inbox in seconds. It’s also great for quickly backing up your device, installing software, connecting to network pri
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• Status page: Quickly check the status of your connection, including the IP address, link speed, and the duration of your connection. Also view the number of packets sent and received. • IP Info page: View comprehensive IP address information. Quickly renew or release the IP address assigned by DHCP. • Auto-Launch page: Configure your device to automatically launch any program of your choice after the card is inserted. • Power page: Choose the level of power consumption by selectin
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2 | Installation This chapter explains how to set up the Rugged CF 10/100 Card for a device running Windows Mobile 2003, 2003SE or 5.0. 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. 6
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STEP 1: Prepare Network Information Contact your network administrator for the information below. For a text-only form that you can email to your network administrator, go to the Docs folder on the installation CD. Does the network support DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)? YES. If Yes, then STOP. You do NOT need any IP addresses. NO. If No, then please specify any applicable IP addresses (you may only need some listed below): Mobile Computer IP address: _____ . ___
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STEP 2: Install the Software Follow these steps for software installation BEFORE you insert the Rugged CF 10/100 Card into your device. Software installation is required because the card is not NE2000 compatible. 1. Windows Mobile 5.0: Make sure you have ActiveSync 4.0 or greater. Download it free: msdn.microsoft.com/mobility/windowsmobile/downloads/default.aspx WARNING! If you are using Windows Mobile 2003/2003SE, DO NOT install ActiveSync 4.0, or you will not be able to synchroni
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6. Follow the setup center to install the software. • Read the information in the first screen and click next. • In the Main Page, click Install Software. • In the Installation Page, click Windows Mobile. 7. A file download screen will appear from your web browser. When asked what you want to do with the file, choose the option that lets your run or open the file. Note: For some web browsers, you may need to save the file before you can open it. If your web browser warns that
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STEP 3: Enter Network Settings 1. Open the Configure Network Adapters screen. Windows Mobile 2003SE or 5.0: Tap Start | Settings | Connections tab | Network Cards. Windows Mobile 2003: • Tap Start | Settings | Connections tab | Connections. • Tap on the Advanced tab. • Tap on the Network Card button at the bottom of the screen. 10
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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 for your network. • The Internet: Select to connect from home and/or via an ISP (e.g., to browse the Internet). • Work: Select to connect to a private network, (e.g., a work or proxy network. 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 IP addr
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If using a static IP address, you may need to enter the host computer’s IP address in the WINS field to use ActiveSync. You can only synchronize over Ethernet using Windows Mobile 2003/2003SE and an ActiveSync version previous to 4.0. 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. S
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STEP 4: Insert Card and Connect to LAN 1. If you have not done so already, soft reset your device. 2. Insert the Rugged CF 10/100 Card into your device right-side up, with the blue label on top. If inserting the Rugged CF 10/100 Card into a PC Card slot, use a PC Card adapter (not included). 3. Plug the connector into a LAN port If you would like to check whether you have a good connection, do the following: • Check the Socket Ethernet icon at the bottom
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3 | Socket 10/100 Ethernet Utility This chapter explains how to use the Socket 10/100 Ethernet software utility for Windows Mobile. • Task tray icon: Quickly view your GoodLink and Activity status at a glance. • Status page: Quickly check the status of your connection, including the IP address, link speed, and the duration of your connection. Also view the number of packets sent and received. • IP Info page: View comprehensive IP address information. Quickly renew or relea
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Access the Utility 1. To open the utility, tap on the Socket 10-100 Ethernet icon at the bottom of the Today screen. In the pop-up menu, tap Status. Alternatively, you can tap Start | Settings | Connections tab | Socket 10-100. 2. The Socket 10/100 Ethernet utility will appear, with the Status page open. Tap on the tabs to switch between different pages of the utility. About the Task Tray Icon The Socket Ethernet task tray icon appears at the bottom of the Today screen wh
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Status Page The Status page displays connection information, including the IP address, link speed, and duration of connection. Connection activity is also reported, including the number of packets sent and receive. You can only use this screen to view connection information. You cannot modify any settings. IP Info Page The IP Info page reports comprehensive IP addresses, as well as DHCP information. You can also renew or release the IP address assigned by DHCP. 16
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Auto-Launch Page The Auto-Launch page enables you to choose a program to automatically run whenever the Rugged CF 10/100 Card is inserted into the device. Use the drop-down menu to select a program. By default, no program will automatically launch. Program arguments: If needed, enter program arguments for custom applications. Second delay before launch: Select how long your device will wait before auto- launching a program. Most devices have a default of 8 seconds, which gives eno
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Appendix A Specifications Physical Characteristics: CompactFlash Card: Dimensions: 2.2 x 1.69 x 0.13 in (56 x 42.8 x 3.3 mm) Mass: 1.7 oz (48.2 g) Interconnect Cable Length`: 6.77 in (172 mm) Operating Temperature Range: 0° to 55°C Power Consumption (supplied by PC host): Active with 3.3V Supply: 19 mA (63 mW) Ethernet Interface: Protocol: 10/100 (IEEE 802.3) Twisted Pair Module Connector: RJ-45 8-pin female connector Operating System Support: Windows Mobile
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Appendix B Synchronizing Data FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 2003/2003SE ONLY! Only Windows Mobile 2003/2003SE devices can synchronize data over Ethernet, and if only using a version of ActiveSync previous to 4.0. 1. Tap Start | ActiveSync: IMPORTANT! In order to use ActiveSync, you must have previously created a partnership between the Pocket PC and host PC! 2. In the main ActiveSync screen, tap Tools | Options. Check the box Sync with this PC during manual sync. Tap ok.
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Appendix C Troubleshooting SYMPTOM: I am trying to synchronize data on my Windows Mobile 2003/2003SE device, and ActiveSync does not list the option Network Connection. POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION Your device is not receiving an IP Try removing the card and address from the DHCP server. reinserting it. If ActiveSync still The server may be busy or shows no network connection, wait unavailable. for a few minutes. If you see the message “Unable to contact DHCP server, using cached
