Synchronizing With The Server; Airbeam Staging - Symbol MC50 Integrator Manual

9-8 MC50 Integrator Guide

Synchronizing with the Server

Upon initiating synchronization, the AirBEAM Smart Client attempts to open an FTP session using the AirBEAM Smart Client
configuration. Once connected, the client processes the specified packages. Packages are loaded only if the server version of a given
package is different from the version loaded on the client. When upload is completes, the AirBEAM Smart Client closes the FTP
session with the server.
The AirBEAM Smart Client can launch an FTP session with the server either when initiated by the user or automatically.
Manual Synchronization
1. Configure the AirBEAM Smart Client. See
2. From the main AirBEAM CE window, tap File - Synchronize.
3. Once connected, the AirBEAM Synchronize dialog appears.
• The Status List displays status messages that indicate the progress of the synchronization
process.
• Tap ok to return to the Main Menu. This button remains inactive until the synchronization
process completes.
• Tap Retry to restart the synchronization process. This button is active only if there is an error
during synchronization.
Automatic Synchronization
To configure the AirBEAM Smart Client to launch automatically, use the Misc(1) preference tab (see
setting automatic synchronization, use the Auto-load drop-down list to specify how to invoke the AirBEAM Smart Client when the
client device reboots. See Misc(1) Tab on page 9-6

AirBEAM Staging

The AirBEAM Smart staging support speeds up and simplifies the process of staging custom or updated operating software onto
mobile devices directly from manufacturing. The staging support is part of the AirBEAM Smart CE Client integrated in the mobile
computer.
The AirBEAM Smart support defaults the AirBEAM Client configuration to a known set of values and launches the AirBEAM Smart
package download logic. A staging environment, including an RF network, FTP server, and AirBEAM packages must be set up. Ideally,
set up a staging network and server to match the default AirBEAM Staging client configuration.
The AirBEAM Smart staging utility is invoked from the Applications directory (tap Start - Programs - File Explorer - Application).
The AirBEAM Staging support provides several benefits:
• Loading many devices simultaneously over the RF network.
• Provides a simple single dialog user interface used to quickly start the software installation process.
Configuring the AirBEAM Smart Client on page
for instructions on enabling Auto Sync.
9-4.
Misc(1) Tab on page 9-6). When