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®
Dolphin 7900 Series
Net Base
Four-Slot Charging/
Communication Cradle
™
Quick Start Guide
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Disclaimer Hand Held Products (“Hand Held Products”) reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other information contained in this document without prior notice, and the reader should in all cases consult Hand Held Products to determine whether any such changes have been made. The information in this publication does not represent a commitment on the part of Hand Held Products. Hand Held Products shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained her
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Table of Contents Introduction.............................................................................. 1 Unpacking the Dolphin Net Base............................................. 1 Hardware Overview ................................................................. 2 Setting up the Net Base........................................................... 3 LEDs........................................................................................ 4 Configuring the Network .....................
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Dolphin 7900 Series Net Base Quick Start Guide Introduction The Dolphin Net Base charges up to four Dolphin 7900 Series terminals and enables each terminal to communicate with a host device over an Ethernet network. Unpacking the Dolphin Net Base Use only Dolphin 7900 Series peripherals, power cables, and power adapters. Use of peripherals, cables, or power adapters not sold/ ! manufactured by Hand Held Products will void the warranty and may damage the terminal. Open the shipping box and in
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Hardware Overview Front Panel Terminal Wells Dock LED COMM LED Back Panel Two RJ-45 Ethernet Connectors Power Supply Serial DB-9 Port Connector Bottom Panel For details about the bottom panel, see Mounting Options, page 9. 2 Dolphin® 7900 Series Net Base Quick Start Guide
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Power Supply Setting up the Net Base 1. Make sure the power switch on the power adapter is in the OFF position. 2. Plug the power cord into the power adapter. 3. Plug the power connector cable into the power connector on the back panel of the Net Base. 4. Plug the power cord into a standard wall outlet. 5. Plug the CAT-5 Ethernet cable into either of the RJ-45 connectors on the back panel of the Net Base. 6. Plug the Ethernet cable into the network. 7. On the power adapter, turn
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LEDs There are two LEDs per charging/communication slot: the DOCK LED and the COMM LED. They indicate the status of the terminal seated in the slot. Dock LED Lights solid green to indicate that the terminal is properly seated in the slot. The terminal can communicate with the Net Base only when properly seated. COMM LED Indicates the status of data transfer between the Dolphin terminal and the Net Base. Color Description USB connection is established between the terminal and Net Base. Solid
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If Your DNS Server Does Not Support Bind 8.3 or Later If your DNS server does not support Bind version 8.3 or later, Hyperterminal™ or an equivalent terminal emulator program must be installed on the host PC to configure the Net Base. 1. Connect the serial cable to the Serial DB-9 Connector on the back of the Net Base and a COM port on the host computer. 2. Start Hyperterminal or an equivalent terminal emulator program. Use these settings: 115200 bps, 8,N,1. 3. Power up and wait until the CO
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If Your Network Does Not Support DHCP or You Want to Configure the Net Base with a Static IP Address 1. Connect the serial cable to the Serial DB-9 Connector on the back of the Net Base and a COM port on the host computer. Do NOT connect to the network at this time. 2. On the PC, start Hyperterminal. Use these settings: 115200 bps, 8,N,1. 3. Wait until login prompt displays on Hyperterminal. 4. Enter the user name and default login password to log into network. ******
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3. Enter your Username and Password and click ENTER. The browser retrieves the current values and the home screen appears. Online Help For more information about the Dolphin 7900 Series Net Base, click the User’s Guide link in the left column of the browser window. Links in the Left Column Link Click this link to … Open the online help files. User’s Guide Choose IP address assignments from two options: Setup Obtain all IP addresses dynamically - Requests five IP addresses from a DHCP serv
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Charging In addition to Ethernet communication, the Net Base charges the main battery pack of each terminal in less than four hours. The intelligent battery charging system in all Dolphin terminals prevents overcharging. This means that Dolphin terminals may be stored in the Net Base indefinitely without damage to the terminals, battery packs, or the Net Base. Use only the Li-ion battery packs provided by Hand Held Products. The use of any battery pack not sold/manufactured by Hand Held Pro
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Mounting Options The bottom panel of the Dolphin 7900 Series Net Base offers two mounting options: 1. Insert a DIN Rail for desk mounting or 2. Use the wall mount kit (available separately). Screw slots DIN Rail slot Using the DIN Rail Use a standard 7.5mm H X 35mm W (.29 X 1.37 in) DIN Rail to mount the Net Base to a horizontal surface, such as a desk or table. 1. Slide the DIN Rail into the slot on the bottom panel. 2. Turn the Net Base and DIN Rail right side up. Dolphin® 7900 Series Ne
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3. Secure the DIN Rail to the horizontal mounting surface. Using the Wall Mount Kit Wall mount kits can be purchased separately to secure the Net Base to a wall or other vertical surface. You need to purchase two kits so that you have two mounting brackets, one for each end of the Net Base. Each mounting bracket contains an open slot in the back to accommodate the connector cables. 1. Insert the round end of a screw into the round end of each screw slot. Slide each screw towards the narrow e
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3. Use the remaining washer/nut sets to secure the mounting brackets to the bottom panel. 4. Secure the back wedge of the mounting brackets to a stable vertical surface. Dolphin® 7900 Series Net Base Quick Start Guide 11
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Product Service and Repair Hand Held Products provides service for all its products through service centers throughout the world. To obtain warranty or non-warranty service, return the unit to Hand Held Products (postage paid) with a copy of the dated purchase record attached. Contact the appropriate location below to obtain a Return Material Authorization number (RMA #) before returning the product. North America Hand Held Products Corporate Offices Telephone: (800) 782-4263, Option 3 Fax:
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Technical Assistance If you need assistance installing or troubleshooting, please call your Distributor or the nearest Hand Held Products technical support office: North America/Canada: Telephone: (800) 782-4263, option 4 (8 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST) Fax number: (315) 685-4960 E-mail: natechsupport@handheld.com Europe, Middle East, and Africa: Telephone- European Ofc: Int+31 (0) 40 29 01 600 U.K. Ofc: Int+44 1925 240055 E-mail:eutechsupport@handheld.com Asia Pacific: Telephone: Int+852-3188-3485 or
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replace the product without charge, except for return shipping to Hand Held Products. EXCEPT AS MAY BE OTHERWISE PROVIDED BY APPLICABLE LAW, THE FOREGOING WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER COVENANTS OR WARRANTIES, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, ORAL OR WRITTEN, INCLUDING, WITHOUT LIMITATION, ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. HAND HELD PRODUCTS’ RESPONSIBILITY AND PURCHASER’S EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO THE REPAIR OR REPLACEMEN
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