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Honeywell MX3PLUS Reference Manual

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  • Page 1 MX3Plus Hand-Held Computer Microsoft® Windows® CE 5 Operating System Reference Guide...

  • Page 2: Limited Warranty

    Disclaimer Honeywell International Inc. (“HII”) 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 HII to determine whether any such changes have been made. The information in this publication does not represent a commitment on the part of HII.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Chapter 1: Introduction Components Front Back Endcap Endcap Options Battery Well Vent Aperture MX3Plus without a Touch Screen Reboot Warm Boot Cold Boot Startup Help Chapter 2: Hardware System Hardware 802.11b/g and a/b/g Wireless Client Central Processing Unit...
  • Page 4 Display 2-11 Display and Display Backlight Timer 2-11 Keypad 2-12 Key Functions 2-12 Caps Key and CapsLock Mode 2-13 Keypad Shortcuts 2-13 Custom Key Maps 2-13 Speaker 2-14 IR port 2-14 LED Functions 2-15 Chapter 3: Power Power Modes Primary Events On Mode Suspend Mode Critical Suspend Mode...
  • Page 5 Avalanche Software Development Access Files on the SD/CF Card MX3Plus Utilities LAUNCH.EXE LAUNCH.EXE and Persistent Storage REGEDIT.EXE REGLOAD.EXE REGDUMP.EXE WARMBOOT.EXE WAVPLAY.EXE MX3Plus Command-line Utilities COLDBOOT.EXE PrtScrn.EXE Desktop 4-10 Desktop Icons 4-10 My Device Folders 4-12 Wavelink Avalanche Enabler (Optional) 4-12...
  • Page 6 MX3Plus OS Upgrade 4-20 Introduction 4-20 Preparation 4-20 Procedure 4-20 Battery State and OS Upgrade 4-20 Upgrade Help 4-21 Control Panel 4-22 About 4-24 Version Tab and the Registry 4-24 Language and Fonts 4-24 Identifying Software Versions 4-25 MAC Address...
  • Page 7 Bluetooth Printer Setup 4-71 Easy Pairing and Auto-Reconnect 4-72 Using OPP 4-73 Pairing with an OPP Device 4-73 Remote Device Pushes File to MX3Plus 4-73 MX3Plus Pushes File to Remote Device 4-74 LXEZ Pairing and External Application 4-74 Certificates 4-75...
  • Page 8 Backlight 4-80 Input Panel 4-81 Installed Programs 4-82 Internet Options 4-83 Keyboard 4-86 KeyPad 4-87 KeyMap Tab 4-88 How to Remap a Single Key 4-88 Remap a Key to a Unicode Value 4-88 How to Remap a Key Sequence 4-89 Remap a Key to a Sequence of Unicode Values 4-89 How to Remap an Application...
  • Page 9 PC Connection 4-108 PCMCIA 4-109 PCMCIATab Options 4-110 CF Tab Options 4-111 IntATA Tab Options 4-111 Power 4-112 Regional and Language Settings 4-114 Remove Programs 4-116 Scanner Wedge Introduction 4-117 Bar Code Processing Overview 4-117 Factory Default Settings 4-118 Main Tab 4-119 Keys Tab 4-121...
  • Page 10 USB Transfer 4-154 Connect 4-155 Disconnect 4-155 ActiveSync Help 4-156 Cold Boot and Loss of Host Re-connection 4-157 Configuring the MX3Plus with LXEConnect 4-158 Install LXEConnect 4-158 Using LXEConnect 4-160 Chapter 5: Enabler Installation and Configuration Introduction Installation Installing the Enabler...
  • Page 11 SaaS 5-19 Adapters 5-20 Status 5-23 Exit 5-24 Using Remote Management 5-25 For Your MX3Plus 5-25 Using eXpress Scan 5-25 Step 1: Create Bar Codes 5-25 Step 2: Scan Bar Codes 5-25 Step 3: Process Completion 5-27 Chapter 6: Wireless Network Configuration...
  • Page 12 Installing a User Certificate 6-50 Verify Installation 6-52 Chapter 7: Key Maps MX3Plus 101-Key Equivalencies IBM 3270 Terminal Emulation IBM 5250 Terminal Emulation 7-11 Chapter 8: Technical Specifications External Connectors / Interface / USB Host / Client Ports / Power Connector...
  • Page 13 Network Card Specifications Summit 802.11 b/g CF 2.4GHz Summit 802.11a/b/g CF 2.4/5.0GHz Bluetooth Chapter 9: Technical Assistance...

  • Page 15: Chapter 1: Introduction

    End User License Agreement (EULA) When a new MX3Plus starts up a EULA is displayed on the touch screen. It remains on the screen until the Accept or Decline button is tapped with a stylus.

  • Page 16: Components

    Components Front 1. Endcap 2. Display 3. Scan, Enter or Field Exit (programmable) 4. Beeper 5. On / Off Button 6. 2nd LED 7. Alt LED 8. Ctrl LED 9. Shift LED 10. Caps LED 11. Scanner LED 12. Backup Battery LED 13.

  • Page 17: Back

    Back 1. Endcap 2. Leather Handtrap Connector 3. IR Port (COM 2 Port) 4. Cradle Input Contacts 5. Main Battery 6. Stylus 7. Back Cover Endcap 1. DC Power Jack 2. Left Port 3. Right Port (USB-C) 4. Audio Jack or External Antenna Connector Note: The IR port on the back of the device is COM 2.

  • Page 18: Battery Well Vent Aperture

    Caution --- The vent aperture in the battery well should never be blocked with any object other than an approved main battery. The vent aperture functions to relieve any heat or pressure that may build up in the MX3Plus during everyday use.

  • Page 19: Mx3Plus Without A Touch Screen

    To force the Start menu to display, press Ctrl then press Esc. For a MX3Plus equipped with a touch screen, the touch screen can be disabled and enabled using Start > Settings > Control Panel > MX3X-VXC Options > Misc tab.

  • Page 20: Startup Help

    (in a linear fashion) and never just stop working. This is don't last more than a few hours. important to remember – the MX3Plus is always ‘on’ even when in the Suspend state and draws a small amount of battery power at all times.

  • Page 21: Chapter 2: Hardware

    802.11b/g and a/b/g Wireless Client The MX3Plus has a 802.11x network card that supports diversity with two internal antennas. The CPU board does not allow hot swapping the network card. Adjusting power management on the network card is set to static dynamic control.

  • Page 22: Power Supply

    Slot 0 accepts PCMCIA 802.11 network cards or SRAM/Flash memory cards. Slot 1 – Compact Flash Card The MX3Plus has one internal Compact Flash card port that supports Type I and II CF+ cards. The slot is accessible when the endcap has been loosened.

  • Page 23: Bluetooth

    MX3Plus supports authentication requests from pairing devices. If a pairing device requests authentication or encryption, the MX3Plus displays a prompt for the PIN or passcode. Maximum encryption is 128 bit. Encryption is based on the length of the user’s passcode.

  • Page 24: Endcaps And Com Ports

    COM 2 can only be accessed when a tethered scanner is connected to the RS232 port on the cradle, and the MX3Plus is in the cradle. The cradle does not need to be powered by a AC or DC power source. Tethered scanners receive power from the MX3Plus main battery.

  • Page 25: Com Port Switching

    The integrated laser scanner scans only when the Scan button is pressed. Scan buttons have no effect on tethered bar code scanners connected to a serial port on the endcap or to the serial port on a cradle holding an MX3Plus. The SCNR LED...

  • Page 26: Serial Port

    Serial Port RS232 connection is made through a labeled RS-232 Serial Port if installed. The connector is an industry-standard RS232. The connector is a PC/AT standard 9-pin “D” male connector. Signal Description Carrier Detect Receive Data - Input Transmit Data - Output Data Terminal Ready Signal/Power Ground Data Set Ready...

  • Page 27: Connection Cable Technical Specification

    The MX3Plus serial port supports four types of handshaking via the serial cable: None, standard Xon/Xoff, standard DTR/DSR, and a form of RTS/CTS. To use RTS/CTS, the remote side computer must clear the DTR line which sets the MX3Plus CTS line and allows the MX3Plus to send data to the remote side.

  • Page 28: Usb Host / Usb Client Port

    USB Host / Client connection is made through an optional USB Port if installed. The connector is an industry-standard 9-pin “D” male connector. An Honeywell USB cable is required to adapt the connection to a standard USB connector. RS-232 Serial Port USB Client port Caution: Do not use the RS-232 labeled port for cables with USB Plugs/Receptacles.

  • Page 29: Usb Client Cable

    To set the MX3Plus to use a tethered scanner, select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Scanner > COM1 (or 2 or 3). Tap the “Power on Pin 9 (+5V)” checkbox for the COM port selected. The COM port that accepts the scanner data can be...

  • Page 30: Programmable Scan Buttons

    Note: The left programmable Scan key is the Field Exit key when the MX3Plus is an IBM 5250 / TN5250 compatible device. To edit the button parameters, select Start > Settings > Control Panel > KeyPad. Change the parameter values and tap OK to save the changes.

  • Page 31: Display

    Display The touch screen display is an LCD unit capable of supporting VGA graphics modes. Display size is 640 x 240 pixels. The display covering is designed to resist stains. The touch screen allows signature capture and touch input. A pen stylus is included.

  • Page 32: Keypad

    Keypad The QWERTY keypad is phosphorescent. A phosphorescent keypad does not use a keypad backlight but glows in dim/dark areas after exposure to a light source. Key Functions Scan (Scanner integrated into endcaps only.) The Scan key activates the scanner when a scanner endcap is installed and the Scan button is pressed.

  • Page 33: Caps Key And Capslock Mode

    Shft The Shft key enables the shifted functions of the keypad. This function is similar to a regular keyboard’s Shift key. Note that the Shift key only stays active for one keystroke. Each time you need to use a Shifted function, you need to press the Shft key before pressing the desired key.

  • Page 34: Speaker

    IR port At the back of the MX3Plus is an Infrared (IR) Data Port. The IR Port is designed to provide a data link between the mobile device and a similarly equipped piece of equipment such as a printer. The IR port is the MX3Plus’s COM 2 port and is a bi- directional half-duplex communication port.

  • Page 35: Led Functions

    LED Functions Across the top of the keypad are LEDs that provide visual cues to current MX3Plus operation. When the LED is not illuminated, the function is inactive. 2nd LED. The next keypress is a 2nd keypress. Amber when on. Blinks amber during configuration key sequence.
  • Page 36 Unlit – Main battery is not low OR all charge is depleted in both batteries.. CHGR Charger. When on, the mobile device is receiving external power either from the DC power jack or the MX3Plus is seated in a powered cradle.

  • Page 37: Chapter 3: Power

    Chapter 3: Power Power Modes The MX3Plus has four power modes: On, Suspend, Critical Suspend and Off. Primary Events Any key on the keypad COM1 activity Touch on the touch screen Power button tap COM3 activity PC card activity USB client connection...
  • Page 38 User Idle Mode Note: When the display backlight is Off, the unit is still On. The unit functions normally – a tethered scanner trigger press or an integrated scanner Scan key press will cause scans. Communications through the network or serial ports continue. User Idle timers are set using Start >...

  • Page 39: Suspend Mode

    Insert a fully charged main battery and press the Power button to turn the device On. Off Mode The MX3Plus enters the Off Mode when the Main Battery and the Backup Battery are depleted. Insert a fully charged main battery and press the Power button to turn the device On.

  • Page 40: Batteries

    Battery Hot-Swapping When the main battery power level is low, the MX3Plus will signal the user with a warning dialog box on the display and the BATT M LED illuminates red. The Batt-M LED is illuminated until the main battery is replaced, the battery completely depletes, external power is applied to the mobile device using the power jack, or the MX3Plus is placed in a powered cradle.

  • Page 41: Critical Suspend State

    Backup Battery The MX3Plus has a backup battery that is designed to provide limited-duration electrical power in the event of main battery failure. The backup battery is a 50 mAh Nickel Cadmium (NiCd) battery that is factory installed in the unit. The need for recharging of the backup battery is automatically detected and controlled by the operating system.

  • Page 43: Chapter 4: Software

    The examples found in this section are to be used as examples only, the configuration of your specific MX3Plus computer may vary. The following sections provide a general reference for the configuration of the MX3Plus and some of its optional features.

  • Page 44: General Windows Ce Keyboard Shortcuts

    General Windows CE Keyboard Shortcuts Use the keyboard shortcuts in the chart below to navigate with the MX3Plus keyboard. These are standard keyboard shortcuts for Windows CE applications. Press these keys … To … CTRL + C Copy CTRL + X...

  • Page 45: Warmboot

    A cold boot is initiated by running the Coldboot application in the Windows folder. This application automatically cold boots the MX3Plus, erasing any customer applied registry changes and returning the MX3Plus to its factory settings. Clearing Persistent Storage / Reset to Default Settings...

  • Page 46: Folders Copied At Startup

    Executables in System\Startup must be the actual executable, not a shortcut, because shortcuts are not parsed by Launch. Saving Changes to the Registry The MX3Plus saves the registry when you: Tap Start > Run then type Warmboot. Tap OK. Perform a Suspend / Resume function (by pressing the Pwr key and then pressing it again).

  • Page 47: Software Load

    Start > Settings > Control Panel > Bluetooth Only installed on a Bluetooth equipped MX3Plus. The System Administrator can Discover and Pair targeted Bluetooth devices for each MX3Plus. The System Administrator can enable / disable Bluetooth settings and assign a Computer Friendly name for each MX3Plus.

  • Page 48: Rfterm (Optional)

    Access Files on the SD/CF Card Click the My Device icon on the Desktop then click the System icon. A SD/CF card is used for permanent storage of the MX3Plus drivers, CAB files and utilities. It is also used for registry content back up.

  • Page 49: Mx3Plus Utilities

    MX3Plus Utilities The following files are pre-loaded. LAUNCH.EXE Launch works in coordination with registry settings to allow drivers or applications to be loaded automatically into DRAM at system startup. Registry settings control what gets launched; see the App Note for information on these settings. For...

  • Page 50: Launch.exe And Persistent Storage

    The REG.TXT file is not saved in persistent storage. To use the REG.TXT file as a reference in the event of a coldboot, copy the file to the System folder on the MX3Plus or store a copy of the REG.TXT file on a PC.

  • Page 51: Warmboot.exe

    WAVPLAY.EXE Double tapping a sound file (e.g. WAV) causes WavPlay to open the file and run it in the background. MX3Plus Command-line Utilities Command line utilities can be executed by Start > Run > [program name]. COLDBOOT.EXE Command line utility which performs a cold boot (all RAM is erased).

  • Page 52: Desktop

    Help application installed in the mobile device. The MX3Plus Desktop appearance is similar to that of a desktop PC running Windows 2000 or XP. At the bottom of the screen is the Start button. Tapping the Start Button causes the Start Menu to pop up.
  • Page 53 Start button. Access programs, select from the Favorites listing, documents last worked on, change/view set- tings for the control panel or taskbar, on-line help or run programs. Taskbar The number and type of icons displayed are based on the device type, installed options and configuration of the MX3Plus. 4-11...

  • Page 54: My Device Folders

    Related Manual: Using Wavelink Avalanche on Windows Computers The MX3Plus has the Avalanche Enabler installation files loaded, but not installed, on the mobile device when it is shipped. The installation files are located in the System folder on CE devices. The installation application must be run manually the first time Avalanche is used.

  • Page 55: Internet Explorer

    Communication Stores Network communication options ActiveSync Transfer files between a MX3Plus and a desktop computer Connect Run this command after setting up a connection Start Begin connection to FTP server...

  • Page 56: Communication

    ActiveSync is pre-loaded on all mobile devices. Using Microsoft ActiveSync you can copy files from your MX3Plus to your desktop computer , and vice versa. Once an ActiveSync relationship (partnership) has been established with Connect (on a desktop computer), ActiveSync will synchronize using the wireless link, serial port, or USB on the MX3Plus.

  • Page 57: Summit

    Summit Start > Settings > Control Panel > Summit Use this option to set up radio client profiles. The Summit Control Panel can also be accessed by doubletapping the Summit icon in the taskbar or on the desktop. Certs The Certs option displays a readme file containing details on how the Summit Configuration Utility (SCU) handles certificates for WPA authentication.

  • Page 58: Express Scan

    The eXpress Scan utility allows an administrator to scan bar codes to provide the initial network and Avalanche Mobile Device Server address configuration. This eliminates the need to edit radio parameters manually on the MX3Plus. eXpress Scan uses bar codes created with eXpress Config.

  • Page 59: Remote Desktop Connection

    There are few changes in the Windows CE version of Remote Desktop Connection as it relates to the general desktop Windows PC Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection options. If installed, Remote Desktop Connection on the MX3Plus can be accessed by Start > Programs > Remote Desktop Connection.

  • Page 60: Taskbar

    Taskbar Start > Settings > Taskbar and Start Menu There are a few changes in the Windows CE version of Taskbar as it relates to the general desktop PC Windows Taskbar options. When the taskbar is auto hidden, press the Ctrl key then the Esc key to make the Start button appear. Clicking the Taskbar option on the Settings menu displays theTaskbar General tab and the Taskbar...

  • Page 61: Taskbar Icons

    Refer to Start > Help for an explanation of standard Windows CE taskbar icons. Following are a few of the MX3Plus unique taskbar icons that may appear in the Taskbar. These icons are in addition to the Windows CE taskbar icons.

  • Page 62: Mx3Plus Os Upgrade

    Maintain an uninterrupted AC/DC power source to the MX3Plus throughout this process. The SD / CF card with the OS and systems files must be present for the MX3Plus to boot. Removing and installing SD or CF cards should be performed on a clean, well-lit surface.

  • Page 63: Upgrade Help

    Upgrade Help The powered device won't boot up after the upgrade is finished. Send the MX3Plus to Honeywell for re-imaging. Warning: Opening the device e.g. removing endcaps or access panels, etc. could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

  • Page 64: Control Panel

    Change the font displayed on the touch screen by choosing Start > Settings > Control Panel > Keyboard and then the Key map drop down list. Tap the ? button for Help when changing MX3Plus Control Panel options. Option Function Software, hardware, versions and network IP.
  • Page 65 Option Function Password Set OS access password properties for signon and/or screen saver. Control the connection between the mobile device and a local desktop or laptop PC Connection computer. PCMCIA Manage cards in card slots and IntATA card slot. Power Set Power scheme properties.

  • Page 66: About

    About Start > Settings > Control Panel > About The data cannot be edited by the MX3Plus user on these panels. Contents GUID, Windows CE Version, OAL Version, Bootloader Version, Compile Version, Software FPGA Version and Language. Language indicates any pre-installed Asian fonts.

  • Page 67: Identifying Software Versions

    The Versions tab displays the versions of many of the software programs installed. Not all installed software installed on the mobile device is included in this list and the list varies depending on the applications loaded on the MX3Plus. The Image line displays the revision of the system software installed.

  • Page 68: Accessibility

    Accessibility Start > Settings > Control Panel > Accessibility Customize the way the MX3Plus keyboard, sound, display, mouse, automatic reset and notification sounds function. There are a few changes from general Windows desktop Accessibility options. Note: StickyKeys and StickyKeys Settings on the Keyboard panel are disabled as this setting, when enabled, interferes with pre-assigned sticky key implementation.

  • Page 69: Administration Control Panel

    Devices with AppLock installed are shipped to start up in Administration mode with no default password, and when the MX3Plus is started for the first time, the user has full access to the MX3Plus and no password prompt is displayed. After the Administrator specifies an application or applications to lock, assigns a password and the MX3Plus is rebooted (or the hotkey is pressed), the MX3Plus is then in end-user mode.

  • Page 70: Setup A New Device

    Devices with the AppLock feature are shipped to boot in Administration mode with no default password, thus when the MX3Plus is first booted, the user has full access to the device and no password prompt is displayed. After the administrator specifies the applications to lock, a password is assigned and the device is rebooted or the hotkey is pressed, the device switches to end-user mode.

  • Page 71: Administration Mode

    Administration Mode Administration mode gives full access to the mobile device, hardware and software configuration options. The administrator must enter a valid password (when a password has already been assigned) before access to Administration mode and configuration options are allowed. The administrator can configure the following options: Create/change the keystroke sequence to activate administrator access.

  • Page 72: End User Mode

    End User Mode End-user mode locks the end-user into the configured application or applications. The end user can still reboot and respond to dialog boxes. Each application is automatically launched and runs in full screen mode when the device boots up. The user cannot unintentionally or intentionally exit the application nor can the end user execute any other applications.

  • Page 73: End-User Switching Technique

    A checkmark on the switchpad menu indicates applications currently active or available for Launching by the user. When Keyboard is selected, the MX3Plus default input method (Input Panel, Transcriber, or custom input method) is activated. The check to the left of the application name indicates that the application is active.

  • Page 74: End User Internet Explorer (Euie)

    End User Internet Explorer (EUIE) AppLock supports applications that utilize Internet Explorer, such as .HTML pages and JAVA applications. The end user can run an application by entering the application name and path in Internet Explorer’s address bar. To prevent the end user from executing an application using this method, the address bar and Options settings dialog are restricted in Internet Explorer.

  • Page 75: Application Configuration

    Application Configuration Settings > Control Panel > Administration icon The default Administrator Hotkey sequence is Shift+Ctrl+A. Administrator mode allows access to all features on the device. When the hotkey is pressed to switch into Administrator mode, a password prompt is displayed (if a password has been configured). A password must be entered within 30 seconds (and within three tries) or the password prompt is removed and the device remains in end-user mode with the focus returned to the locked application.

  • Page 76: Application Panel

    Application Panel Note: If your Application Panel does not look like the figure shown above, you may have the Single Application version. Use the Application tab options to select the applications to launch when the device boots up in End-user Mode. If no application is specified when the Administrator Control Panel is closed, the mobile device reboots into Administrator mode.
  • Page 77 Option Explanation Default is 10 seconds. Enter the number of seconds that Applications must wait before starting to run after reboot. Global Delay Note: Delay (Global) may not be available in all versions of AppLock. You can simulate a Global Delay function by setting a delay for the first application (lowest Order) launched and setting the delay to 0 for all other applications.

  • Page 78: Launch Button

    Launch Button Note: The Launch button may not be available in all versions of Multi-AppLock. Contact Technical Assistance assistance, downloads and AppLock update availability. When clicked, displays the Launch options panel for the Filename selected on the Administration panel. Note: Launch order is determined by the Order specified in the Application tab.

  • Page 79: Auto At Boot

    Auto At Boot Default is Enabled. Auto At Boot When enabled, automatically launches (subject to the specified Delay in seconds) the application after the unit is rebooted. If a Delay in seconds is specified, AppLock waits for the specified period of time to expire before launching the application. The Delay default value is 10 seconds;...

  • Page 80: Auto Re-Launch

    Auto Re-Launch Auto Re-Launch Default is Enabled. When enabled for a specific application. automatically re-launches it (subject to the specified Auto Re-Launch Delay in seconds) after it terminates. This option allows the Administrator to disable the re-launch operation. AppLock cannot prevent all applications from closing.

  • Page 81: Manual (Launch)

    Manual (Launch) Default is Disabled. Enabling this option allows the end-user to launch the specified application(s). Upon bootup completion an application with Manual enabled is listed on the Switchpad accompanied by a checkmark that indicates the application is currently active or available for Launching.

  • Page 82: Allow Close

    Allow Close Default is Disabled. When enabled, the associated application can be closed by the end-user. This option allows the administrator to configure applications that consume system resources to be terminated if an error condition occurs or at the end-user’s request. Error conditions may generate a topmost popup requiring an end-user response, memory resource issues requiring an end-user response, etc.

  • Page 83: Security Panel

    Security Panel Hotkey Specify the hotkey sequence that triggers AppLock to switch between administrator and user modes and the password required to enter Administrator mode. The default hotkey sequence is Shift+Ctrl+A. key keypress is an invalid keypress for a hotkey sequence. Move the cursor to the Hot Key text box.

  • Page 84: Options Panel

    Options Panel AppLock contains several types of delays and timeouts to accommodate different applications. Please note that the delays specified on the Launch panel are delays before AppLock attempts to start the specified application(s). The timesouts specified on this panel are delays after AppLock has attempted to launch the application. Launch timeout This timeout specifies the period of time for AppLock to wait for the application to initially launch after the application has been called.

  • Page 85: Status Panel

    Status Panel Use the Status panel to view the log of previous AppLock operations and to configure which messages are to be recorded during AppLock operation. Status information is stored in a specific location on the storage device and in a specific logfile specified by the Administrator. For this reason, the administrator can configure the type of status information that is logged, as well as clear the status information.

  • Page 86: Log

    When the Administrator is selecting a hotkey sequence to use when switching user modes, they are not allowed to enter key combinations that are reserved by installed software applications. Honeywell has validated RFTerm key combinations ONLY. When RFTerm is installed on the mobile device and an RFTerm restricted key sequence is specified as a hotkey sequence by the Administrator, the following error message is displayed in a message box: Selected hotkey is not allowed.

  • Page 87: Applock Error Messages

    AppLock Error Messages Any messages whose first word is an ‘ing’ word is output prior to the action described in the message. For example, “Switching to admin-hotkey press” is logged after the administrator has pressed the hotkey but prior to starting the switch process. For all operations that can result in an error, an Error level message is displayed when a failure occurs.
  • Page 88 Message Explanation and/or corrective action Level Could not create event The keyboard filter uses this event at the Administrator Control panel. The event could not be created. LOG_ERROR EVT_HOTKEYCHG If the keyboard cannot be controlled, AppLock cannot process the hotkey. This failure prevents a mode switch Could not hook keyboard LOG_ERROR into user mode.
  • Page 89 Message Explanation and/or corrective action Level Encrypt length failure Unable to encrypt password. LOG_ERROR Encrypt out of memory for Unable to encrypt password. LOG_ERROR Encrypted data OK The password has been successfully encrypted. LOG_EX In order for AppLock to control the application being locked so it can prevent the application from exiting, Enter AppLock- AppLock launches the application and has to wait until it has created and initialized its main window.
  • Page 90 Message Explanation and/or corrective action Level LOG_PROC- Exit password timeout Exiting password timeout processing. ESSING LOG_PROC- Exit restart app timer Processing is at the end of the timer function ESSING LOG_PROC- Exit TaskbarScreenMode Exiting the function that switches the screen mode back to normal operation for the administrator. ESSING LOG_PROC- Exit ToAdmin...
  • Page 91 Message Explanation and/or corrective action Level Keyboard hook loaded OK The keyboard hook dll exists and loaded successfully. LOG_EX L after Ctrl Processing the backdoor entry. LOG_EX When AppLock first loads, it loads a dll that contains the keyboard hook processing. This message is logged LOG_PROC- Loading keyboard hook prior to the load attempt.
  • Page 92 Message Explanation and/or corrective action Level Switching to admin- The keyboard hook load failed, so AppLock switches to admin mode. If a password is specified, the password LOG_PROC- kbdhook.dll not found prompt is displayed and remains until a valid password is entered. ESSING Switching to admin-key- If the keyboard hook initialization fails, AppLock switches to admin mode.

  • Page 93: Battery

    Battery Start > Settings > Control Panel > Battery This panel is used to view the status and percentage of power remaining in the MX3Plus main battery. The data cannot be edited by the user. The battery gas gauge icon resides in the system tray and shows four levels of charge – 100%, 75%, 50%, 25%. At a point below 25%, the system status LED will turn red and the gas gauge icon will turn red indicating the battery is low.

  • Page 94: Bluetooth

    Bluetooth Start > Settings > Control Panel > Bluetooth Note: Contact Technical Assistance for upgrade availability if your Bluetooth control panel is not the same as the control panels presented in this section. Discover and manage pairing with nearby Bluetooth devices. Factory Default Settings Discovered Devices None...
  • Page 95 It is not necessary to disconnect a paired scanner and printer before a different scanner or printer is paired with the MX3Plus. The target Bluetooth device should be as close as possible (up to 32.8 ft (10 meters) Line of Sight) to the MX3Plus during the pairing process.

  • Page 96: Bluetooth Devices

    When an active paired device enters Suspend Mode, is turned Off or leaves the MX3Plus Bluetooth scanning range, the Bluetooth connection between the paired device and the MX3Plus is lost. There may be audible or visual signals as paired devices disconnect from the MX3Plus.

  • Page 97: Clear Button

    An icon with a red background indicates the device's Bluetooth connection is inactive. An icon with a white background indicates the device is connected to the MX3Plus and the device's Bluetooth connection is active. Double-tap a device in the list to open the device properties menu. The target device does not need to be active.

  • Page 98: Bluetooth Device Menu

    Stop the connection between the MX3Plus and the highlighted paired Bluetooth device. Remove an unpaired device from the Bluetooth device list. The highlighted device name and iden- Delete tifier is removed from the MX3Plus Bluetooth Devices panel after the user taps OK. Properties More information on the highlighted Bluetooth device.

  • Page 99: Bluetooth Properties

    Bluetooth Properties Data on the Bluetooth Properties panel cannot be changed by the user. The data displayed is the result of the device Query performed during the Discovery process. The Status dialog box reflects the current state of the highlighted device. 4-57...

  • Page 100: Settings

    Settings Note: These options can still be checked or unchecked whether Bluetooth connection is enabled or disabled. Turn Off Bluetooth The default value is Bluetooth On. Tap the button to toggle the Bluetooth client On or Off. The button title changes from Turn Off Bluetooth to Turn On Bluetooth.

  • Page 101: Options

    (Filtered Mode is enabled/checked). Filtered Mode When Filtered Mode is disabled, the MX3Plus can pair with up to four Bluetooth devices, with a limit of one Bluetooth scanner, one Bluetooth printer, one PAN, and one DUN connected at the same time.

  • Page 102: Reconnect

    Reconnect Note: These options can still be checked or unchecked whether Bluetooth connection is enabled or disabled. Options Option Function This option is Enabled (checked) by default. There may be an audio or visual signal when a connection between a paired, active device is Report when connection lost.
  • Page 103 Option Function This option is Enabled (checked) by default. The default time delay is 30 minutes. This value cannot be changed by the user. There may be an audio or visual signal when a connection between a paired, active device fails to re-connect.

  • Page 104: Opp Setup

    This is an alphanumeric field displaying the currently selected Outbox. The Outbox is the location where files are stored to be pushed from the MX3Plus to a remote server. Use the browse button ... to browse to and select the Outbox folder.
  • Page 105 Option Information When checked, OPP is disabled in LXEZ Pairing. When unchecked, OPP is enabled in LXEZ Pairing. The default is unchecked, OPP is enabled for LXEZ Pairing. Because only one application can use OPP at a given time, custom applications should Disable LXEZ Pairing OPP disable OPP in LXEZ Pairing via an API call while the application is using OPP and restore this setting upon completion.

  • Page 106: Opp Send

    The most recently pushed file is highlighted, assuming that file is still present in the Outbox. Select OPP Server from This list displays the known OPP capable servers that the MX3Plus has previously dis- Remote Device List covered. The most recently paired server is selected and highlighted.

  • Page 107: About

    About This panel lists the assigned Computer Friendly Name (that other devices may discover during their Discovery and Query process), the Bluetooth MAC address, and software version levels. The data cannot be edited by the user. 4-65...

  • Page 108: Using Bluetooth

    1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Bluetooth or tap the Bluetooth icon in the taskbar or on the desktop. 2. Tap the Settings Tab. 3. Change the Computer Friendly Name at the bottom of the Settings display. The Bluetooth MX3Plus default name is determined by the factory installed software version. Honeywell strongly urges assigning every MX3Plus a unique name (up to 32 characters) before Bluetooth Discovery is initiated.

  • Page 109: Subsequent Use

    LED on the device, or a dialog box is placed on the MX3Plus display. 14. Whenever the MX3Plus is turned On, all previously paired, live, Bluetooth devices in the vicinity are paired, one at a time, with the MX3Plus.

  • Page 110: Bluetooth Indicators

    MX3Plus is out of range of all paired Bluetooth device(s). Connection is inactive. Note: When an active paired device enters Suspend Mode, is turned Off or leaves the MX3Plus Bluetooth scan range, the Bluetooth connection between the paired device and the MX3Plus is lost. There may be audible or visual signals as paired devices disconnect from the MX3Plus.

  • Page 111: Bluetooth Bar Code Reader Setup

    To open the LXEZ Pairing program, tap Start > Settings > Control Panel > Bluetooth or tap the Bluetooth icon on the desktop or tap the Bluetooth icon in the taskbar. Locate the bar code label, similar to the one shown above, attached to the MX3Plus. The label is the Bluetooth address identifier for the MX3Plus.

  • Page 112: Mx3Plus Without Label

    MX3Plus without Label If the MX3Plus Bluetooth address bar code label does not exist, follow these steps to create a unique Bluetooth address bar code for the MX3Plus: First, locate the MX3Plus Bluetooth address by tapping Start > Settings > Control Panel > Bluetooth > About tab.

  • Page 113: Bluetooth Beep And Led Indications

    If the scanner is reset, the sequence is repeated. Bluetooth Printer Setup The Bluetooth managed device should be as close as possible, in direct line of sight, with the MX3Plus during the pairing process. 1. Open the LXEZ Pairing Panel.

  • Page 114: Easy Pairing And Auto-Reconnect

    Setup the Bluetooth module to establish how the user is notified by easy pairing and auto-reconnect events. AppLock, if installed, does not stop the end-user from using the Bluetooth application, nor does it stop other Bluetooth-enabled devices from pairing with the MX3Plus while AppLock is in control. 4-72...

  • Page 115: Using Opp

    If a duplicate filename is received, LXEZ Pairing writes the file in the specified location, with an incremental number appended to the file name. For example, if a file named file.jpg is pushed to the MX3Plus and that filename already exists in the Inbox, LXEZ Pairing saves the new file as file001.jpg.

  • Page 116: Mx3Plus Pushes File To Remote Device

    The file is pushed to the remote device and the user of the MX3Plus is notified of the completion of the push. Notifications disabled The file is pushed to the remote device and the user of the MX3Plus is not notified of the completion of the push. LXEZ Pairing and External Application...

  • Page 117: Certificates

    Manage digital certificates used for secure communication. Note: Digital certificates are date sensitive. If the date on the MX3Plus is incorrect, wireless authentication will fail. The Certificates stores lists the certificates trusted by the MX3Plus mobile device user. These values may change based on the type of network security resident in the client, access point or the host system.

  • Page 118: Date / Time

    Date / Time Start > Settings > Control Panel > Date/Time - or - Time in Desktop Taskbar Use this MX3Plus panel to set Date, Time, Time Zone, and assign a Daylight Savings location. Factory Default Settings Current Time Midnight...

  • Page 119: Device Management

    Device Management Start > Settings > Control Panel > Device Management Allows a Device Management client (the device equipped with a Microsoft Windows CE operating system) to work with a Microsoft Systems Management Server. Specify the server name or IP address of management server and check the checkbox if a secure connection is to be used. Refer to the Microsoft.com website for more information on device management for Windows CE equipped devices.

  • Page 120: Dialing

    Dialing Start > Settings > Control Panel > Dialing Set dialup properties for internal modems (not supplied or supported on the MX3Plus by Honeywell). Factory Default Settings Location Work Area Code Tone Dialing Enabled Country/Region Disable Call Waiting Disabled (blank)

  • Page 121: Display

    The display might also called the touch screen. Select the desktop background image and appearance scheme for the MX3Plus. Using the options on the Backlight tab, set the display backlight and keypad backlight timers when running on battery or external power.

  • Page 122: Backlight

    Backlight The backlight settings use the preconfigured set of default timeouts and is synchronized to the User Idle setting in the Schemes tab in the Power control panel. When the backlight timer expires, the touch screen backlight is dimmed, not turned off. When both checkboxes are unchecked, the backlight never turns off (or dims).

  • Page 123: Input Panel

    Input Panel Start > Settings > Control Panel > Input Panel Set the current MX3Plus keys and data input method. Factory Default Settings Input Method Keyboard Allow applications to change Enabled input panel state Options button Keys Small keys Use gestures...

  • Page 124: Installed Programs

    Start > Settings > Control Panel > Installed Programs Note: Lists programs installed in RAM. View the list of installed programs. No user interaction is required. In some OS versions, this panel replaced Remove Programs. Note: Contact Technical Assistance for assistance if Honeywell installed programs must be deleted. 4-82...

  • Page 125: Internet Options

    Internet Options Start > Settings > Control Panel > Internet Options Set options for MX3Plus Internet connectivity. Select a tab. Tap the ? button for help using Windows CE Help installed in your mobile device. Adjust the settings and tap the OK button.
  • Page 126 Note: Security Tab: Use the Settings button to set ActiveX control, scripting and plug-in behavior for each zone (Internet, Local intranet, Trusted Sites, Restricted Sites). Use the Site button to add sites to each zone. 4-84...
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  • Page 128: Keyboard

    Keyboard Start > Settings > Control Panel > Keyboard Set keypad key map, keypad key repeat delay, and key repeat rate. Factory Default Settings Repeat Tab Key map Default (or Default MX3Plus) Repeat character Enable Repeat Delay Short Repeat Rate Slow Select a key map using the drop-down list.

  • Page 129: Keypad

    KeyPad Start > Settings > Control Panel > KeyPad Icon Use this control panel option to assign key functions to mappable keys available on your MX3Plus, determine application launch sequences and program command Run sequences. Note: KeyPad Control Panel options LaunchApp and RunCmd do not inter-relate with similarly-named options contained in other Control Panel applets.

  • Page 130: Keymap Tab

    KeyMap Tab Assign settings by clicking radio buttons and selecting keys from the drop down boxes. Tap the OK button when finished. The changes take effect immediately. How to Remap a Single Key 1. Select the modifier key from the Modifier Mode options. 2.

  • Page 131: How To Remap A Key Sequence

    How to Remap a Key Sequence 1. Select the modifier key from the Modifier Mode options. 2. Select the key to be remapped from the Key pulldown list. 3. Select Key Sequence from the Remapped Key pulldown list. 4. Select the first key for the multiple key sequence from the pulldown list. 5.

  • Page 132: How To Remap An Application

    How to Remap an Application 1. Select the modifier key from the Modifier Mode options. 2. Select the key to be remapped from the Key pulldown list. 3. Select Launch App1-4 from the remapped key from the Remapped Key pulldown list. 4.

  • Page 133: Launchapp Tab

    The default for all text boxes is Null or “ ”. The text boxes accept string values only. Note that executables and parameters are not checked for accuracy by the keyboard driver. If the launch fails, the MX3Plus emits a single beep, if the launch is successful, it is silent.

  • Page 134: Runcmd Tab

    The default for all text boxes is Empty, Null or " ". The text boxes accept string values only. Note that executables and parameters are not checked for accuracy by the keyboard driver. If the launch fails, the MX3Plus emits a single beep, if the launch is successful, the mobile device is silent.

  • Page 135: License Viewer

    Start > Settings > Control Panel > License Viewer Use this option to view software license registration details, and service contract length for a MX3Plus. Information on the License Viewer tabs is unique for each MX3Plus. The data cannot be edited by the user.

  • Page 136: Mixer

    Start > Settings > Control Panel > Mixer The MX3Plus has a speaker. It is active when a headset is not connected to the device. Use the settings on these panels to adjust the volume, record gain and sidetone for microphone input, speaker and speaker output.

  • Page 137: Mouse

    Mouse Start > Settings > Control Panel > Mouse Use this option to set the double-tap sensitivity for stylus taps on the MX3Plus touch screen. 4-95...

  • Page 138: Network And Dialup Options

    Network and Dialup Options Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network and Dialup Connections Set MX3Plus network driver properties and network access properties. Select a connection to use, or create a new connection. Create a New Connection 1. On the mobile device, select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network and Dialup Connections. A window is displayed showing the existing connections.

  • Page 139: Network Capture

    Network Capture Start > Settings > Control Panel > Network Capture Note: Verify the date and time before using the logging utilities to ensure meaningful data. The Network Capture panels provide configuration options for logging utilities. Two types of logging are configurable: Netlog is a Windows CE utility that monitors network traffic.
  • Page 140 Command Command Function options Specifies the option to perform. See the table below for the option parameters and values. load Loads and starts Netlog. start Starts the Netlog process of logging the network traffic. stop Stops Netlog from logging network traffic. unload Unloads Netlog.

  • Page 141: Ndislog

    NDISLog NDISLog creates a .TXT file that can be viewed with any text editor program that supports .TXT files. Command Command Function start Starts logging the network traffic. stop Stops logging network traffic. file Specifies the name of the file to which NDISLog information is stored. Save File Stores the file name.

  • Page 142: Mx3X-Vxc Options

    Set options such as IP V6, time sync, touch screen enable and CapsLock. Also set Status Popup taskbar icon display options for the Admin and User. It may be necessary to warmboot the MX3Plus after making desired changes. A pop up window indicates if a warmboot is required.

  • Page 143: Autolaunch Timesync

    Autolaunch TimeSync By default, TimeSync does not automatically run on the MX3Plus. To enable TimeSync to run automatically on the MX3Plus, check this checkbox. Synchronize with a Local Time Server By default, GrabTime synchronizes via an Internet connection. To synchronize with a local time server: 1.

  • Page 144: Misc

    Misc Options on this tab configure device specific options. Note that options not available on the MX3Plus are dimmed or grayed out. CapsLock By default, CapsLock is disabled after a warmboot. To enable CapsLock after a warmboot, click this checkbox. Touch Screen Disable By default, the MX3Plus touch screen is enabled.

  • Page 145: Enable Auto Launch Ip Wait

    Enable Auto Launch IP Wait When enabled, this feature works as follows: 1. After the radio .CAB file is unpacked, the Launch program waits for the radio driver to load and for the radio to connect and obtain an IP address. 2.

  • Page 146: Status Popup

    Status Popup Options on this tab configure the Status Popup window. When the Status popup window is displayed, it is placed on top of the window in focus and hides any data beneath it. It is closed by pressing the assigned Status User or Status Admin key sequence.

  • Page 147: Owner

    Owner Start > Settings > Control Panel > Owner Set the MX3Plus owner details. The Network ID is used when logging into a remote network. Factory Default Settings Identification Name Blank Company Blank Address Blank Telephones Blank Display owner ID at power-on...
  • Page 148 Enter user name, password and domain to be used when logging into network resources. 4-106...

  • Page 149: Password

    Password Start > Settings > Control Panel > Password Use this panel to set MX3Plus user access to control panels and power up password properties. Important: This password must be entered before performing a cold boot or cold reset. If entering a power-on or screen saver password does not allow you to disable this password protection or perform a cold boot, contact Customer Support.

  • Page 150: Pc Connection

    PC Connection Start > Settings > Control Panel > PC Connection Use these options to control a cabled connection (USB, serial) between the MX3Plus and a nearby desktop/laptop computer. Factory Default Settings Enable direct connection Enabled Connect using USB Client Unchecking the Allow connection with desktop computer when device is attached checkbox disables ActiveSync on the MX3Plus.

  • Page 151: Pcmcia

    PCMCIA Start > Settings > Control Panel > PCMCIA Use the options on the tabs to manage cards installed in the MX3Plus. Factory Default Settings PCMCIA Disable slot now Power slot during sleep (3.3v) Dimmed Power slot during sleep (5v)

  • Page 152: Pcmciatab Options

    PCMCIATab Options The name of the card (from the CIS data on the card) in the slot is displayed. This information cannot be changed by the user. When “Power slot during sleep” is checked, the slot will stay powered up in Suspend at the cost of reduced battery life. When “Disable slot now”...

  • Page 153: Cf Tab Options

    CF Tab Options The name of the card (from the CIS data on the card) in the slot is displayed. This information cannot be changed by the user. When “Power slot during sleep” is checked, the slot will stay powered up in Suspend at the cost of reduced battery life. When “Disable slot now”...

  • Page 154: Power

    Power Start > Settings > Control Panel > Power The MX3Plus power mode timers are cumulative. The System Idle timer begins the countdown after the User Idle timer has expired and the Suspend timer begins the countdown after the System Idle timer has expired.
  • Page 155 Because of the cumulative effect, and using the Battery Power Scheme Defaults listed above: The backlight turns off after 3 seconds of no activity, The display turns off after 18 seconds of no activity (15 sec + 3 sec), And the device enters Suspend after 5 minutes and 18 seconds of no activity. If the User Idle timer is set to Never, the power scheme timers never place the device in User Idle, System Idle or Suspend modes.

  • Page 156: Regional And Language Settings

    Regional and Language Settings Start > Settings > Control Panel > Regional Settings Set the appearance of numbers, currency, time and date based on regional and language settings. Set the MX3Plus user interface language and the default input language. Factory Default Settings...
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  • Page 158: Remove Programs

    Note: Lists programs installed in RAM that have been marked for removal. Select a program and tap Remove. Follow the prompts on the screen to uninstall MX3Plus user-installed only programs. The change takes effect immediately. Files stored in the My Documents folder are not removed using this option.

  • Page 159: Scanner Wedge Introduction

    Bar code manipulation parameter settings on the Barcode tab are applied to the incoming data resulting from successful bar code scans sent to the MX3Plus for processing. The successful bar code scan data may be sent by an integrated scanner in the endcap, a wireless Bluetooth Handheld Scanner, or a tethered scanner.

  • Page 160: Factory Default Settings

    Factory Default Settings Main Tab Port 1 Disabled Port 2 Internal Power Port 1 while asleep Disabled Send Key Message (WEDGE) Enabled Enable Internal Scanner Sound Enabled Single Scan Keys Tab (Moved to the Keypad Control Panel) COM1 Tab (COM1, COM2, COM3) Baud Rate 9600 Stop Bits...

  • Page 161: Main Tab

    Rejected bar codes generate a bad scan beep. In some cases, the receipt of data from the scanner triggers a good scan beep from an external scanner, and then the rejection of scanned bar code data by the processing causes a bad scan beep from the MX3Plus on the same data. 4-119...
  • Page 162 Single Scan determines if scanner input is inhibited after a scan until the scanner is re-enabled. Off - Single Scan mode is off. Auto - Single Scan mode is on. The scanner is disabled after a scan and automatically re-enabled by the scanner driver after retrieving the bar code data. Man - Single Scan Single Scan mode is on.

  • Page 163: Keys Tab

    Integrated Scan buttons have no effect on scanners tethered to a COM port or scanners connected wirelessly (for example, wireless Bluetooth scanners) to the MX3Plus. The Scan button on the tethered or wireless bar code scanner must be pressed. Incoming data from the tethered or wireless bar code scanner is manipulated using the parameters set on the Barcode Tab.

  • Page 164: Com2 Tab

    COM2 Tab Start > Settings > Control Panel > Scanner > COM2 This panel sets communication parameters for any device connected to the external port. Adjust the settings and click the OK button to save the changes. Any changes take effect immediately. This panel does not configure the connected device.

  • Page 165: Com3 Tab

    COM3 Tab Start > Settings > Control Panel > Scanner > COM3 This panel sets communication parameters for any device connected to the external port. Adjust the settings and click the OK button to save the changes. Any changes take effect immediately. This panel does not configure the connected device.

  • Page 166: Barcode Tab

    Barcode Tab Start > Settings > Control Panel > Scanner > Barcode tab The Barcode tab contains several options to control bar code processing. Options include: Defining custom Code IDs Disable processing of specified bar code symbologies Rejecting bar code data that is too short or too long Stripping characters including Code ID, leading or trailing characters and specified bar code data strings Replacing control characters Adding a prefix and a suffix.

  • Page 167: Enable Code Id

    Enable Code ID This parameter programs the scanner to transmit the specified Code ID and/or determines the type of bar code identifier being processed. Transmission of the Code ID is enabled at the scanner for all bar code symbologies, not for an individual symbology. Code ID is sent from the scanner so the scanner driver can discriminate between symbologies.
  • Page 168 Notes When Strip: Code ID (see Symbology panel) is not enabled, the code ID is sent as part of the bar code data to an application. When Strip: Code ID (see Symbology panel) is enabled, the entire Code ID string is stripped (i.e. treated as a Code ID). UPC/EAN Codes only: The code id for supplemental bar codes is not stripped.

  • Page 169: Bar Code - Custom Identifiers

    Bar Code – Custom Identifiers Code IDs can be defined by the user. This allows processing parameters to be configured for bar codes that do not use the standard AIM or Symbol IDs or for bar codes that have data embedded at the beginning of the data that acts like a Code ID. These are called custom Code IDs and are included in the Symbology drop down box in the Symbology dialog, unless Enable Code ID is set to None.

  • Page 170: Buttons

    Buttons Entering data into both the Name and ID Code fields enables the Add button. Click the Add button and the data is added to the next empty location in the Custom ID list. Insert Click on an empty line in the Custom ID list. The Add button changes to Insert. Enter data into both the Name and ID Code fields and click the Insert button.

  • Page 171: Control Code Replacement Examples

    Control Code Replacement Examples Configuration Example Con- Example Con- Translation Translated Data Data trol Character figuration The control character is discarded from 0x1B in the bar code is dis- Ignore (drop) ESCape Ignore (drop) the bar code data, prefix and suffix carded.

  • Page 172: Bar Code Processing Examples

    Bar Code Processing Examples The following table shows examples of stripping and prefix/suffix configurations. The examples assume that the scanner is configured to transmit an AIM identifier. Symbology EAN-128(]C1) EAN-13(]E0) Intrlv 2 of 5(]IO) Code93 Enable Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled Disabled Min length Max length...

  • Page 173: Bar Code - Ctrl Char Mapping

    Bar Code - Ctrl Char Mapping The Ctrl Char Mapping button (Control Character Mapping) activates a dialog to define the operations the Wedge performs on control characters (values less than 0x20) embedded in bar codes. Control characters can be replaced with user-defined text which can include hat encoded or hex encoded values.
  • Page 174 Replacement The edit control where the user types the characters to be assigned as the replacement of the control character. Replacements for a control character are assigned by selecting the appropriate character from the Character drop down box, typing the replacement in the Replacement edit control (according to the formats defined above) and then clicking the button. The assigned replacement is then added to the list box above the Assign button.

  • Page 175: Bar Code - Symbology Settings

    Barcode Data) add a prefix or suffix to a bar code. The Symbology drop-down box contains all symbologies supported on the MX3Plus. An asterisk appears in front of symbologies that have already been configured or have been modified from the default value.

  • Page 176: Parameters

    When All is selected in the Symbology field and the settings are changed, the settings in this dialog become the defaults, used unless overwritten by the settings for individual symbologies. This is also true for Custom IDs, where the code IDs to be stripped are specified by the user.

  • Page 177: Strip Leading/Trailing Control

    Strip Leading/Trailing Control This group of controls determines what data is removed from the bar code before the data is buffered for the application. When all values are set, Code ID takes precedence over Leading and Trailing; Barcode Data stripping is performed last. Stripping occurs before the Prefix and Suffix are added, so does not affect them.

  • Page 178: Bar Code Data Match List

    Bar Code Data Match List Barcode Data Panel This panel is used to strip data that matches the entry in the Match list from the bar code. Enter the data to be stripped in the text box and tap the Insert or Add button. The entry is added to the Match list. To remove an entry from the Match list, highlight the entry in the list and tap the Remove button.

  • Page 179: Match List Rules

    Notes Prefix and Suffix data is always added on after stripping is complete, and is not affected by any stripping settings. If the stripping configuration results in a 0 length bar code, a good beep will still be sounded, since bar code data was read from the scanner.

  • Page 180: Add Prefix/Suffix Control

    Add Prefix/Suffix Control Use this option to specify a string of text, hex values or hat encoded values to be added to the beginning (prefix) or the end (suffix) of the bar code data. Up to 19 characters can be included in the string. The string can include any character from the keyboard plus characters specified by hex equivalent or entering in hat encoding.

  • Page 181: Length Based Bar Code Stripping

    Length Based Bar Code Stripping Use this procedure to create symbology rules for two bar codes with the same symbology but with different discrete lengths. This procedure is not applicable for bar codes with variable lengths (falling between a maximum value and a minimum value). Example 1: A normal AIM or Symbol symbology role can be created for the desired bar code ID.
  • Page 182 Click the Barcode Data button. Click the Add button. Add the data for the match codes. Refer to the previous section Barcode Data Match List for instruction. Scan a bar code and examine the result. 4-140...

  • Page 183: Hat Encoding

    Hat Encoding Hat Encoded Characters Hex 00 through AD 4-141...
  • Page 184 Hat Encoded Characters Hex AE through FF 4-142...

  • Page 185: Stylus

    Stylus Start > Settings > Control Panel > Stylus Use this control panel option to set stylus double-tap sensitivity properties and calibrate the MX3Plus touch panel when needed. Double Tap Follow the instructions on the screen and tap the OK button to save any double tap changes.

  • Page 186: System

    System Start > Settings > Control Panel > System Use these MX3Plus panels to: Review System and mobile device data and revision levels. Adjust Storage and Program memory settings. Assign a device name and device descriptor. Factory Default Settings General...

  • Page 187: Memory Tab

    The device name and description can be changed by the user. Enter the name and description using either the keypad or the Input Panel and tap OK to save the changes. This information is used to identify the MX3Plus to other computers and devices.

  • Page 188: Copyrights Tab

    Terminal Server Client Licenses Start > Settings > Control Panel > Terminal Server Client Licenses Any licenses stored on the MX3Plus appear in the drop-down list. Select a license and tap the Close button. The license is available for use immediately.

  • Page 189: Volume And Sounds

    You can also select / deselect sounds for key clicks and screen taps and whether each is loud or soft. As the volume scrollbar is moved between Loud and Soft, the MX3Plus emits a tone each time the volume increases or decreases.

  • Page 190: Good Scan And Bad Scan Sounds

    WAV files and can be replaced by a WAV file of the user’s choice. By default a good scan sound on the MX3Plus is a single beep, and a bad scan sound is a double beep. WiFi Control Panel Start >...

  • Page 191: Activesync And Lxeconnect

    Windows 7 operating system on your desktop/laptop, replace ActiveSync with Windows Mobile Device Center. Using Microsoft ActiveSync, you can synchronize information on your desktop computer with the MX3Plus and vice versa. Synchronization compares the data on your mobile device with your desktop computer and updates both with the most recent data.

  • Page 192: Initial Setup

    Cable for USB ActiveSync Connection: MX3069CABLE - USB-Client cable, MX3Plus USB Client port to PC/Laptop USB port. D9 connector connects to port marked USB-C on the MX3Plus endcap. If there is no port on the endcap, USB cannot be used for ActiveSync.

  • Page 193: Connect And Communicate

    9000054CABLE, RS232 9 Pin to 9 Pin, MX3Plus Serial port to PC/Laptop serial port Connect one end of the cable to the COM port (labeled RS232 COM1) on the MX3Plus endcap. Connect the other end to a COM port on a PC or laptop.

  • Page 194: Ir Connection

    USB will start automatically when the USB cable is connected, not requiring you to select “Connect” from the start menu. Cables for initial ActiveSync Configuration USB ActiveSync MX3069CABLE - USB-Client cable, MX3Plus USB Client port to PC/Laptop USB port Serial ActiveSync 9000054CABLE, RS232 9 Pin to 9 Pin, MX3Plus Serial port to PC/Laptop serial port 4-152...

  • Page 195: Wireless Connection

    A touch screen is optional on the MX3Plus. It may be easier to configure the MX3Plus using ActiveSync and LXEConnect rather than using the MX3Plus keyboard only. For a MX3Plus equipped with a touch screen, the touch screen can be disabled. it may be easier to configure the MX3Plus using ActiveSync and LXEConnect rather than using the MX3Plus keyboard only.

  • Page 196: Backup Data Files Using Activesync

    Backup Data Files using ActiveSync Use the following information to backup data files from the mobile device to a desktop or laptop PC using the appropriate cables and Microsoft’s ActiveSync. Prerequisites A partnership between the mobile device and ActiveSync has been established. See section “ActiveSync – Initial Setup”. Serial Port Transfer A desktop or laptop PC with an available serial port and a mobile device with a serial port.

  • Page 197: Connect

    Connect Connect the modem cable to the PC (the host) and the mobile device (the client). Select “Connect” from the Start Menu on the mobile device (Start > Programs > Communications > Connect). Note: Run “Connect” when the “Get Connected” wizard on the host PC is checking COM ports to establish a connection for the first time.

  • Page 198: Activesync Help

    If the MX3Plus is connected to a PC by a cable, disconnect the cable from the MX3Plus and reconnect it again. Check that the correct connection is selected (Serial or USB “Client” if this is the initial ActiveSync installation).

  • Page 199: Cold Boot And Loss Of Host Re-Connection

    Cold Boot and Loss of Host Re-connection ActiveSync assigns a partnership between a client and a host computer. A partnership is defined by two objects – a unique computer name and a random number generated when the partnership is first created. An ActiveSync partnership between a unique client can be established to two hosts.

  • Page 200: Configuring The Mx3Plus With Lxeconnect

    ActiveSync is already installed on the MX3Plus. The MX3Plus is preconfigured to establish a USB ActiveSync connection to a PC when the proper cable is attached to the MX3Plus and the PC. If The MX3Plus uses a serial port for ActiveSync, it is necessary to configure the MX3Plus to use the serial port.
  • Page 201 7. Select and copy the LXEConnect.msi and Setup.exe files from the MX3Plus to the user PC. Note the location chosen for files 8. Close the ActiveSync explorer dialog box. Do not disconnect the MX3Plus ActiveSync connection. 9. Execute the setup.exe file that was copied to the user PC. This setup program installs the LXEConnect utility.

  • Page 202: Using Lxeconnect

    3. LXEConnect launches. 4. Click the OK button to dismiss the About CERDisp dialog box on the MX3Plus desktop by clicking the OK button in the LXEConnect window on the PC desktop. The dialog box automatically times out and disappears after approximately 30 seconds.

  • Page 203: Chapter 5: Enabler Installation And Configuration

    Doing so results in unnecessary delays when booting the device. The Avalanche Enabler installation file (LXE_ENABLER.CAB) is loaded on the MX3Plus by Honeywell; however, the device is not configured to launch the Enabler installation file automatically.

  • Page 204: Enabler Uninstall Process

    The Enabler running on the MX3Plus will attempt to access COM1, COM2, and COM3. “Agent not found” will be reported if the Mobile Device Server is not located or a serial port is not present or available (COM port settings can be verified using the Scanner Control Panel on the MX3Plus).

  • Page 205: Mobile Device Wireless And Network Settings

    Mobile Device Wireless and Network Settings Once the connection to the Mobile Device Server is established, the MX3Plus Enabler attempts to apply all network and wireless settings contained in the active profile. The success of the application of settings is dependent upon the local configuration of control parameters for the Enabler.

  • Page 206: Using Wavelink Avalanche To Upgrade System Baseline

    RMU. Version Information The VersionInfo.EXE file is included in the Remote Management Utility package downloaded to the MX3Plus. It is stored in the \Program Files\RMU folder. When VersionInfo.EXE is opened, a dialog box is presented to the MX3Plus user displaying:...

  • Page 207: User Interface

    User Interface The Enabler can be configured and controlled manually through the user interface on the MX3Plus. This section details the functionality that can be controlled by the user or system administrator. Parameters and Screen Displays Screen displays shown in this section are designed to present the end-user with information graphically.

  • Page 208: File Menu Options

    Console utilities. Refer to the Wavelink Avalanche Mobility Center User Guide for details. The Settings option under the File menu allows the MX3Plus user to access the control panel to locally configure the Enabler settings. The Enabler control panel is, by default, password protected.

  • Page 209: Avalanche Update Using File > Settings

    Avalanche Update using File > Settings Use these menu options to setup the Avalanche Enabler on the MX3Plus. Change settings and then save the changes (reboot) before connecting to the network. Alternatively, the Mobile Device Server can be disabled until needed (refer to the Wavelink Avalanche Mobility Center User’s Guide for details).

  • Page 210: Connection

    Connection Avalanche Enter the IP Address or host name of the Mobile Device Server assigned to the MX3Plus. Server Address Check Serial Indicates whether the Enabler should first check for serial port connection to the Mobile Device Server Connection before checking for a wireless connection to the Mobile Device Server.

  • Page 211: Server Contact

    On Resume – Connect to the Mobile Device Server when resuming from Suspend mode. Contact On IP Change – Connect to the Mobile Device Server when the IP address of the MX3Plus changes. On Ext. Power – Initiate connection to the Mobile Device Server when the device is connected to an external power source, such as based on a docking event.

  • Page 212: Data

    Data The Data tab controls when data is transferred between the MX3Plus and the Mobile Device Server. Real-time Statistics / When checked, the statistics are transmitted over the network by the Enabler. Network Specifies the Report Interval, how frequently the Enabler reports statistics to the Mobile Device Report Server.

  • Page 213: Preferences

    By default, Keep settings unlocked for 10 minutes is disabled (checkbox is blank). Application Behavior of the Enabler when the MX3Plus boots up. The default is Monitor for Updates. Do not Monitor - When the device boots, do not launch the Enabler application and do not attempt to connect to the Mobile Device Server.
  • Page 214 Activity Log Use this option to control the level of detail recorded in the log file. The default is No Activity Log. No Activity Log - No log file is written. Critical - Only critical errors written to the log files. Error - Communication or configuration problems are written to the log file along with critical Log Level messages.

  • Page 215: Taskbar

    Taskbar For best results use AppLock to manage the taskbar. AppLock is resident on each mobile device with a Windows CE OS. If the Taskbar tab is not present on the Enabler installed on your device, please see the equivalent options on the Startup/Shutdown tab.

  • Page 216: Execution

    Execution Note the dimmed options on this MX3Plus panel. This menu option is designed to manage downloaded applications for automatic execution upon startup. Auto-Execute An application that has been installed with the Avalanche Management system can be run Selection automatically following each boot.

  • Page 217: Startup/Shutdown

    Startup/Shutdown For best results use AppLock to manage the taskbar. AppLock is resident on each mobile device with a Windows CE OS. Do not monitor or launch When the device boots, do not launch the Enabler application and do not attempt to connect to Enabler the Mobile Device Server.

  • Page 218: Scan Config

    Scan Config For best results, use eXpress Config and eXpress Scan for this function. eXpress Scan is included with the updated MX3Plus enablers. Scan Config functionality is a standard option of the Wavelink Avalanche MC system but is not currently supported on the MX3Plus.

  • Page 219: Display

    Display Update Window Display The user interface for the Enabler can be configured to dynamically change based on the status of the MX3Plus connection with the Mobile Device Server. At startup Default is Half Screen. Options are Half screen, Hidden or Full screen.

  • Page 220: Shortcuts

    For best results, use AppLock for this function. AppLock is resident on each mobile device with a Windows CE OS. Configure shortcuts to other applications on the MX3Plus. Shortcuts are viewed and activated in the Programs panel. This limits the user’s access to certain applications when the Enabler is controlling the mobile device display.

  • Page 221: Saas

    SaaS Use to configure the Enabler to connect with Avalanche on Demand. This is a Software-as-a-Service version of Avalanche. Using either of the SaaS configuration options below assumes the user has registered with Wavelink. Disable SaaS No SaaS connection is used. Scan Configure Scan bar codes printed from within the Avalanche Console to configure the Enabler for the SaaS con- SaaS...

  • Page 222: Adapters

    Settings should not be checked as configuration packages provide more radio configuration options. Current Lists all network adapters currently installed on the MX3Plus. Adapter Primary Indicates if the Enabler is to attempt to configure the primary adapter (active only if there are multiple network Adapter adapters).
  • Page 223 When enabled, the Enabler will ignore any network or wireless settings coming from the Avalanche MC Console Manual and use only the network settings on the MX3Plus. Settings Properties Selecting the Properties icon displays the Manual Settings Properties dialog applet. From here, the user can...
  • Page 224 Note: The Authentication tab may not be present in all versions of the Enabler. Enabling “Manage Wireless Settings” for Summit Client devices is not recommended. Note: When you download a profile that is configured to manage network and wireless settings, the Enabler will not apply the manage network and wireless settings to the adapter unless the global Manage wireless settings and Manage network settings options are enabled on the Adapters panel.

  • Page 225: Status

    It also searches for new adapters and may cause a slight delay to refresh the contents of the drop-down menu. Link speed indicates the speed at which the signal is being sent from the adapter to the MX3Plus. Speed is dependent on signal strength.

  • Page 226: Exit

    Exit The Exit option is password protected. The default password is leave. The password is not case-sensitive. If changes were made on the MX3PlusStartup/Shutdown tab screen, then after entering the password, tap OK and the following screen is displayed: Change the option if desired. Tap the X button to cancel Exit. Tap the OK button to exit the Avalanche applet. 5-24...

  • Page 227: Using Remote Management

    Scan Desktop Icon If the MX3Plus has an eXpress Scan icon on the desktop, eXpress Scan may be used for the initial configuration of the device. If the eXpress Scan icon is not present on the desktop, install the Enabler following the instructions earlier in this section. If the icon is still not present, the Enabler must be updated as detailed in the installation instructions earlier in this section.
  • Page 228 Click Start. Bar code 1 must be scanned first. The scanned data is displayed in the “Data” text box. The password, if any, entered above is compared to the password entered when the bar codes were created. If the passwords match, the bar code data is processed and the screen is updated to reflect the number of bar codes included in the set.

  • Page 229: Step 3: Process Completion

    Step 3: Process Completion After the last bar code is scanned, the settings are automatically applied. Once configured, the MX3Plus is warmbooted. Once connected to the wireless network and the Mobile Device Server, any software updates and additional configuration data are downloaded.
  • Page 230 5-28...

  • Page 231: Chapter 6: Wireless Network Configuration

    EAP-FAST Important Notes It is important that all dates are correct on the MX3Plus and host computers when using any type of certificate. Cer- tificates are date sensitive and if the date is not correct authentication will fail. It may be necessary to upgrade radio software in order to use certain Summit Client Utility (SCU) features.

  • Page 232: Summit Client Utility

    Summit Client Utility Note: When making changes to profile or global parameters, the device should be warmbooted afterwards. Access: Start > Programs > Summit > SCU or SCU Icon on Desktop or Summit Tray Icon (if present) or Wi-Fi Icon in the Windows Control Panel (if present) Main Tab provides information, admin login and active profile selection.

  • Page 233: Summit Tray Icon

    Summit Tray Icon The Summit tray icon provides access to the SCU and is a visual indicator of radio status. The Summit tray icon is displayed when: The Summit radio is installed and active The Windows Zero Config utility is not active The Tray Icon setting is On Click the icon to launch the SCU.

  • Page 234: Wireless Zero Config Utility And The Summit Radio

    Wireless Zero Config Utility and the Summit Radio The WZC utility has an icon in the toolbar that looks like networked computers with a red X through them, indicating that Wireless Zero Config application is enabled but the connection is inactive at this time (the device is not connected to a network).

  • Page 235: Main Tab

    Main Tab Start > Programs > Summit > Main tab Factory Default Settings Admin Login SUMMIT Radio Enabled Active Config/Profile Default Regulatory Domain FCC or ETSI The Main tab displays information about the wireless client device including: SCU (Summit Client Utility) version Driver version Radio Type (BG is an 802.11 b/g radio, ABG is an 802.11 a/b/g radio).

  • Page 236: Auto Profile

    Once logged in, the button label changes to Admin Logout. To logout, either tap the Admin Logout button or exit the SCU without tapping the Admin Logout button. Auto Profile Auto Profile allows the user to configure a list of profiles that the SCU can search when a radio connection is lost. After using the Profile tab to create any desired profiles, return to the Main tab.

  • Page 237: Admin Login

    Admin Login To login to Administrator mode, tap the Admin Login button. Once logged in, the button label changes to Admin Logout. The admin is automatically logged out when the SCU is exited. The Admin can either tap the Admin Logout button, or the OK button to logout. The Administrator remains logged in when the SCU is not closed and a Suspend/Resume function is performed.

  • Page 238: Profile Tab

    Profile Tab Start > Programs > Summit > Profile tab Note: Tap the Commit button to save changes before leaving this panel or the SCU. If the panel is exited before tapping the Commit button, changes are not saved! Factory Default Settings Profile Default SSID...

  • Page 239: Buttons

    Buttons Button Function Commit Saves the profile settings made on this screen. Settings are saved in the profile. Allows entry of a username and password, certificate names, and other information required to authenticate with Credentials the access point. The information required depends on the EAP type. Deletes the profile.

  • Page 240: Profile Parameters

    Options are: None, WEP (or Manual WEP), WEP EAP (or Auto WEP), WPA PSK, WPA TKIP, WPA CCKM, WPA2 PSK, WPA2 AES, or WPA2 CCKM. Encryption None CKIP is not supported on the MX3Plus. Note: The Encryption type chosen determines if the WEP Keys / PSK Keys button is active and also determines the available entries in the WEP or PSK pop-up window.
  • Page 241 It is important the Radio Mode parameter correspond to the AP to which the device is to connect. For example, if this parameter is set to G rates only, the MX3Plus may only connect to APs set for G rates and not those set for B and G rates.

  • Page 242: Status Tab

    Status Tab Start > Programs > Summit > Status tab This screen provides information on the radio: The profile being used The status of the radio card (down, associated, authenticated, etc.) Client information including device name, IP address and MAC address. Information about the Access Point (AP) maintaining the connection to the network including AP name, IP address and MAC address.

  • Page 243: Diags Tab

    Diags Tab Start > Programs > Summit > Diags tab The Diags screen can be used for troubleshooting network traffic and radio connectivity issues. (Re)connect – Use this button to apply (or reapply) the current profile and attempt to associate or authenticate to the wireless LAN.

  • Page 244: Global Tab

    Global Tab Start > Programs > Summit > Global tab The parameters on this panel can only be changed when an Admin is logged in with a password. The current values for the parameters can be viewed by the general user without requiring a password. Note: Tap the Commit button to save changes.

  • Page 245: Custom Parameter Option

    Custom Parameter Option The parameter Custom option is not supported by Honeywell. The parameter value is displayed as “Custom” when the operating system registry has been edited to set the Summit parameter to a value that is not available from the parameter’s drop down list.

  • Page 246: Global Parameters

    Global Parameters Parameter Default Function If signal strength is less than this trigger value, the client looks for a different Access Point with a stronger signal. Roam Trigger Options are: -50 dBm, -55, -60, -65, -70, -75, -80, -85, -90 dBm or Custom. Note: Available options may vary by SCU revision.
  • Page 247 Parameter Default Function Use of Cisco Compatible Extensions (CCX) radio management and AP specified maximum transmit power features. Options are: Full - Use Cisco IE and CCX version number, support all CCX features. The option known as "On" CCX or BG: Off in previous versions.
  • Page 248 A Main only Main Only BG Main only Main Only Contact Technical Assistance if you have questions about the antenna(s) installed on your MX3Plus. Parameter Default Function How to handle antenna diversity when receiving packets from the Access Point. BG: On-Start...
  • Page 249 Parameter Default Function A string of up to 64 alphanumeric characters that must be entered when the Admin Login button is SUMMIT tapped. If Hide Password is On, the password is masked when typed in the Admin Password Entry Admin dialog box.

  • Page 250: Sign-On Vs. Stored Credentials

    Sign-On vs. Stored Credentials When using wireless security that requires a user name and password to be entered, the Summit Client Utility offers these choices: The Username and Password may be entered on the Credentials screen. If this method is selected, anyone using the device can access the network.

  • Page 251: How To: Use Sign On Screen

    How to: Use Sign On Screen 1. After completing the other entries in the profile, click on the Credentials button. Leave the Username and Password blank. No entries are necessary on the Credentials screen for LEAP or LEAP/WPA. 2. For PEAP-MSCHAP and PEAP-GTC, importing the CA certificate into the Windows certificate store is optional. 3.

  • Page 252: Windows Certificate Store Vs. Certs Path

    Windows Certificate Store vs. Certs Path Note: It is important that all dates are correct on the MX3Plus and host computers when using any type of certificate. Certificates are date sensitive and if the date is not correct authentication will fail.
  • Page 253 6. Uncheck the Use full trusted store checkbox. 7. Select the desired certificate and click the Select button to return the selected certificate to the CA Cert textbox. 8. Click OK to exit the Credentials screen and then Commit to save the profile changes. 6-23...

  • Page 254: Configuring The Profile

    Configuring the Profile Use the instructions in this section to complete the entries on the Profile tab according to the type of wireless security used by your network. The instructions that follow are the minimum required to successfully connect to a network. Your system may require more parameters than are listed in these instructions.

  • Page 255: Wep

    To connect using WEP, make sure the following profile options are used. Enter the SSID of the Access Point assigned to this profile Set EAP Type to None Set Encryption to WEP or Manual WEP (depending on SCU version) Set Auth Type to Open Click the WEP keys/PSKs button.

  • Page 256: Leap

    LEAP To use LEAP (without WPA), make sure the following profile options are used. Enter the SSID of the Access Point assigned to this profile Set EAP Type to LEAP Set Encryption to WEP EAP or Auto WEP (depending on SCU version) Set Auth Type as follows: If the Cisco/CCX certified AP is configured for open authentication, set the Auth Type radio parameter to Open.
  • Page 257 To use Stored Credentials, click on the Credentials button. No entries are necessary for Sign-On Credentials as the user will be prompted for the Username and Password when connecting to the network. Enter the Domain\Username (if the Domain is required), otherwise enter the Username. Enter the password.

  • Page 258: Peap/Mschap

    PEAP/MSCHAP To use PEAP/MSCHAP, make sure the following profile options are used. Enter the SSID of the Access Point assigned to this profile Set EAP Type to PEAP-MSCHAP Set Encryption to WPA TKIP Set Auth Type to Open To use another encryption type, select WPA CCKM, WPA2 AES or WPA2 CCKM for encryption and complete other entries as detailed in this section.
  • Page 259 Windows Certificate Store vs. Certs Path for more information on certificate storage. Once successfully authenticated, import the CA certificate into the Windows certificate store. Return to the Credentials screen and check the Validate server checkbox. If using the Windows certificate store: Check the Use MS store checkbox.

  • Page 260: Peap/Gtc

    PEAP/GTC To use PEAP/GTC, make sure the following profile options are used. Enter the SSID of the Access Point assigned to this profile Set EAP Type to PEAP-GTC Set Encryption to WPA TKIP Set Auth Type to Open To use another encryption type, select WPA CCKM, WPA2 AES or WPA2 CCKM for encryption and complete other entries as detailed in this section.
  • Page 261 Once successfully authenticated, import the CA certificate into the Windows certificate store. Return to the Credentials screen and check the Validate server checkbox. If using the Windows certificate store: Check the Use MS store checkbox. The default is to use the Full Trusted Store. To select an individual certificate, click on the Browse button.

  • Page 262: Wpa/Leap

    WPA/LEAP To use WPA/LEAP, make sure the following profile options are used. Enter the SSID of the Access Point assigned to this profile Set EAP Type to LEAP Set Encryption to WPA TKIP Set Auth Type as follows: If the Cisco/CCX certified AP is configured for open authentication, set the Auth Type radio parameter to Open.
  • Page 263 To use Stored Credentials, click on the Credentials button. No entries are necessary for Sign-On Credentials as the user will be prompted for the Username and Password when connecting to the network. Enter the Domain\Username (if the Domain is required), otherwise enter the Username. Enter the password.

  • Page 264: Eap-Fast

    RADIUS server must have auto provisioning enabled to send the PAC provisioning credentials to the MX3Plus. For automatic PAC provisioning, once a username/password is authenticated, the PAC information is stored on the MX3Plus. The same username/password must be used to authenticate each time. See the note below for more details.
  • Page 265 To use Stored Credentials, click on the Credentials button. No entries are necessary for Sign-On Credentials with automatic PAC provisioning as the user will be prompted for the Username and Password when connecting to the network. To use Sign-On credentials: Do not enter a User and Password as the user will be prompted for the Username and Password when connecting to the network.

  • Page 266: Eap-Tls

    EAP-TLS To use EAP-TLS, make sure the following profile options are used. Enter the SSID of the Access Point assigned to this profile Set EAP Type to EAP-TLS Set Encryption to WPA TKIP Set Auth Type to Open To use another encryption type, select WPA CCKM, WPA2 AES or WPA2 CCKM for encryption and complete other entries as detailed in this section.
  • Page 267 Enter the certificate filename in the CA Cert textbox. Click OK then click Commit. The MX3Plus should be authenticating the server certificate and using EAP-TLS for the user authentication. Ensure the correct Active Profile is selected on the Main tab and warmboot.

  • Page 268: Wpa Psk

    WPA PSK To connect using WPA/PSK, make sure the following profile options are used: Enter the SSID of the Access Point assigned to this profile Set EAP Type to None Set Encryption to WPA PSK or WPA2 PSK Set Auth Type to Open Click the WEP keys/PSKs button.

  • Page 269: Certificates

    Generate a User Certificate and Private Key file and download it to a PC. 2. Connect the MX3Plus to the desktop PC using ActiveSync and copy the certificate and private key file to the MX3Plus \System folder. Install the User Certificate and Private Key file.
  • Page 270 Click the Download a CA certificate, certificate chain or CRL link. Make sure the correct root CA certificate is selected in the list box. 6-40...
  • Page 271 To download the CA certificate, click on the Download CA certificate link. Click the Save button and save the certificate. Make sure to keep track of the name and location of the certificate. Install the certificate on the MX3Plus. 6-41...

  • Page 272: Installing A Root Ca Certificate

    This section is only if the Windows certificate store is used. If the certificate store is not used, copy the certificate to the \System folder or other path specified in the Summit Certs global parameter. Copy the certificate file to the MX3Plus. Import the certificate by navigating to Start > Control Panel > Certificates. Tap the Import button.
  • Page 273 Using the explorer buttons, browse to the location where you copied the certificate, select the certificate desired and tap OK. Tap Yes to import the certificate. Once the certificate is installed, return to the proper authentication section, earlier in this manual. 6-43...

  • Page 274: Generating A User Certificate

    Sign into the CA with the username and password of the person who will be logging into the mobile device. This process saves a user certificate and a separate private key file. Windows CE equipped devices such as the MX3Plus require the private key to be saved as a separate file rather than including the private key in the user certificate.
  • Page 275 Click the Request a certificate link. Click on the advanced certificate request link. 6-45...
  • Page 276 Click on the Create and submit a request to this CA link. 6-46...
  • Page 277 For the Certificate Template, select User. Check the Mark keys as exportable and the Export keys to file checkboxes. Type the full path on the local PC where the private key is to be copied. Also specify the private key filename. 6-47...
  • Page 278 Be sure to note the name used for the private key file, for example LXEUSER.PVK. The certificate file created later in this process must be given the same name, for example, LXEUSER.CER. DO NOT check to use strong private key protection. Make any other desired changes and click the Submit button.
  • Page 279 Click the Download certificate link. Click Save to download and store the user certificate to the PC. Make sure to keep track of the name and location of the certificate. The private key file is also downloaded and saved during this process. Be sure use the same name for the certificate file as was used for the private key file.

  • Page 280: Installing A User Certificate

    Installing a User Certificate Copy the certificate and private key files to the MX3Plus. Import the certificate by navigating to Start > Control Panel > Certificates. Select My Certificates from the pull down list. Tap the Import button. Make sure From a File is selected and tap OK.
  • Page 281 Using the explorer buttons, browse to the location where you copied the certificate, select the certificate desired and tap OK. The certificate is now shown in the list. With the certificate you just imported highlighted, tap View. From the Field pull down menu, select Private Key. If the private key is present, the process is complete.

  • Page 282: Verify Installation

    Using the explorer buttons, browse to the location where you copied the private key file, change the Type pull down list to Private Keys, select the certificate desired and tap OK. Enter the password for the certificate if appropriate. Verify Installation Tap on View to see the certificate details again.

  • Page 283: Chapter 7: Key Maps

    Chapter 7: Key Maps MX3Plus 101-Key Equivalencies The following keymap is used on an MX3Plus that is NOT running a Terminal Emulator. Terminal emulators use a separate keymap (later in this section). When using a sequence of keys that includes the 2nd key, press the 2nd key first then the rest of the key sequence.
  • Page 284 To get this Key / Function Press these Keys in this Order Back Tab Break Pause Shift Up Arrow Up Arrow Down Arrow Down Arrow Right Arrow Right Arrow Left Arrow Left Arrow Insert Bksp Delete Home Left Arrow Right Arrow Page Up Up Arrow Page Down...
  • Page 285 To get this Key / Function Press these Keys in this Order CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off...
  • Page 286 To get this Key / Function Press these Keys in this Order Shft Shft Shft Shft Shft Shft Shft Shft Shft Shft < > : (colon) ; (semicolon)
  • Page 287 To get this Key / Function Press these Keys in this Order _ (underscore) , (comma) ' (apostrophe) ~ (tilde) " &...

  • Page 288: Ibm 3270 Terminal Emulation

    IBM 3270 Terminal Emulation The MX3Plus's IBM 3270 Terminal Emulator keypad is designed to allow the user to enter terminal emulator commands when running the RFTerm program. When running RFTerm on the MX3Plus, please refer to the RFTerm Reference Guide for equivalent keys and keypress sequences.
  • Page 289 To get this 3270 Key / Function Press these Keys in this Order Left Scan key default value is Scan Scan Scan Right Scan key default value is Enter CapsLock (Toggle) Back Space BkSp Back Tab Break Pause Shift Up Arrow Up Arrow Down Arrow Down Arrow...
  • Page 290 To get this 3270 Key / Function Press these Keys in this Order CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off...
  • Page 291 To get this 3270 Key / Function Press these Keys in this Order Shft Shft Shft Shft Shft Shft Shft Shft Shft Shft Shft Shft Shft Shft Shft < >...
  • Page 292 To get this 3270 Key / Function Press these Keys in this Order : (colon) ; (semicolon) _ (underscore) , (comma) ' (apostrophe) ~ (tilde) " & 7-10...

  • Page 293: Ibm 5250 Terminal Emulation

    IBM 5250 Terminal Emulation The MX3Plus's IBM 5250 Terminal Emulator keypad is designed to allow the user to enter terminal emulator commands when running the RFTerm program. When running RFTerm on the MX3Plus, please refer to the RFTerm Reference Guide for equivalent keys and keypress sequences.
  • Page 294 To get this 5250 Key / Function Press these Keys in this Order CapsLock (Toggle) Back Space BkSp Back Tab Break Pause Shift Up Arrow Up Arrow Down Arrow Down Arrow Right Arrow Right Arrow Left Arrow Left Arrow Insert Bksp Delete Home...
  • Page 295 To get this 5250 Key / Function Press these Keys in this Order CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off CapsLock Off...
  • Page 296 To get this 5250 Key / Function Press these Keys in this Order Shft Shft Shft Shft Shft Shft Shft Shft Shft Shft Shft Shft Shft Shft < > 7-14...
  • Page 297 To get this 5250 Key / Function Press these Keys in this Order : (colon) ; (semicolon) _ (underscore) , (comma) ' (apostrophe) ~ (tilde) " & 7-15...
  • Page 298 7-16...

  • Page 299: Chapter 8: Technical Specifications

    Chapter 8: Technical Specifications Xscale PXA255 CPU operating at 400 MHz. Turbo mode switching is supported. 32 bit CPU (with on-chip Processor cache) Memory RAM: 64 or 128MB SDRAM / ROM: 64MB flash Mass Removable PC Card. SRAM or Flash PCMCIA Type I or II PC Cards (Various Sizes) Compact Flash Card. Storage Bootable SRAM PC Card, ATA Flash PC Card, or ATA Hard Drive PC Card (Can be installed by Customer) Compact...

  • Page 300: External Connectors / Interface / Usb Host / Client Ports / Power Connector

    External Connectors / Interface / USB Host / Client Ports / Power Connector IrDA Connector (COM 2) bidirectional half-duplex Supports 115k baud Endcap – Dual Serial, DA-9 or DB-9 Connector (COM 9 Pin “D” (male) Connector. Provides connection to external devices 1 and COM 3) such as a printer.

  • Page 301: Network Card Specifications

    1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps RF Power Level 50 mW max. Channels 1-11 FCC, 1-13 ETSI Operating Temperature Same as MX3Plus Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Same as MX3Plus Storage Temperature Connectivity TCP/IP, Ethernet, ODI Diversity Summit 802.11a/b/g CF 2.4/5.0GHz...

  • Page 303: Product Service And Repair

    Limited Warranty Honeywell International Inc. ("HII") warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship and to conform to HII’s published specifications applicable to the products purchased at the time of shipment. This warranty does not cover any HII product which is (i) improperly installed or used;...
  • Page 304 The duration of the limited warranty for the MX3Plus Battery Charger is 1 year. The duration of the limited warranty for the MX3Plus 1900 Ah Li-Ion Battery is 6 months. The duration of the limited warranty for the MX3Plus AC power supply and cables is 1 year.
  • Page 306 Honeywell Scanning & Mobility 9680 Old Bailes Road Fort Mill, SC 29707 www.honeywellaidc.com E-EQ-MX3PLUSRG Rev R 10/12...

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