Using The Single-Slot Modem Cradle Or The Snap-On Modem - Symbol PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Manual

PDT 8000 Series Product Reference Guide

Using the Single-Slot Modem Cradle or the Snap-On Modem

1. Install ActiveSync on your host computer.
Note: Before communicating through a modem connection, you must
create a partnership between your terminal and your host computer
using a serial connection to your host computer. See
Partnership
2. Configure your terminal for a modem connection.
a. Tap Start - Settings - Connections tab - Connections icon.
b. Select Work from the My network card connects to: drop-down menu.
c. Tap the Modify button under the When needed, automatically connect to the
Internet using these settings: drop-down menu.
d. Tap New... in the Modem tab.
e. Enter a name for the connection in the Enter a name for the connection: text
box.
f. If you are using the single-slot modem cradle, select Hayes Compatible on
COM1 from the Select a modem: drop-down menu.
If you are using the snap-on modem, select Powered Serial on COM7 from the
Select a modem: drop-down menu.
g. Select 57600 from the Baud-rate: drop-down menu.
h. Tap the Advanced... button.
i. Select 8, None, 1, and Hardware in the Port Settings tab.
j. Select the apprpriate times for terminal use, if you dial-in server requires
manual input for each connection.
k. Tap the TCP/IP tab.
l. Enter parameters supported by your server.
m. Tap the Name Servers tab.
n. Enter parameters supported by your server.
o. Tap the OK button. The Make New Connection screen appears.
p. Tap the Next button.
q. Enter the appropriate country code, if necessary, in the Extra dial-string modem
commands: textbox.
r. Tap the Next button.
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on page 4-3 for detailed instructions.
Setting up a