Using A 4-Slot Ethernet Cradle - Symbol PDT 8100 Series Product Reference Manual

PDT 8100 Series with Windows Mobile 2003 Software for Pocket PCs Product Reference Guide

Using a 4-Slot Ethernet Cradle

In order to establish a connection between the terminal and the host computer to
communicate over an Ethernet network, the following configurations must be performed:
• terminal configuration
• host computer configuration
• DHCP server configuration
• cradle configuration.
Configuring the Terminal
When a terminal is inserted into the cradle, the cradle provides a direct-connect RAS
service. Configure each terminal for use with the cradle, just as you would configure any
remote client to connect to an Internet Service Provider (ISP). To configure the terminal
install eConnect.
Installing eConnect
eConnect is a control panel applet that may be installed on a terminal; it automates the
launch of a modem connection and applications, such as ActiveSync or Internet Explorer.
Download eConnect (for Pocket PC 2003) from http://devzone.symbol.com. Follow the
installation instructions included to install the software on your terminal.
Note: For additional information about installing eConnect, see
eConnect
Configuring the Host Computer
The host computer to be synchronized with the terminal must be set up with the appropriate
communication software and connection settings. This manual assumes that Microsoft
ActiveSync software is being used on both the PDT 8100 and the host computer. To
configure the host computer:
1. Download and install ActiveSync. See
Note: Before communicating through an ethernet connection, create a
partnership between the terminal and the host computer. See
Setting up a Partnership
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on page 4-5.
on page 4-4 for detailed instructions.
Installing ActiveSync
Installing
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on page 4-3.