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Networking
Net work ing Via Ethernet Us ing Win dows CE
The Ivory Series Panel PCs are equipped with an Ethernet 10/100Base-T port. The port comes already activated
and set to obtain an IP address via DHCP.
To specify an IP address on a Windows CE Unit:
1. Click the Start button on the Windows Task Bar.
2. Click Settings and then click Network and Dial-Up Connections.
3. Double-click on the CS89501 icon. The EP9312 Ethernet Driver Settings dialog box
displays.
4. Under the IP Address tab, select Specify an IP address, then fill in the correct IP address
information for your network.
5. To make the change permanent, the settings must be saved to the registry as described in the
previous chapter under Save Settings.
Net work ing Via Ethernet Us ing Win dows XPe
To connect to a network on an Windows XPe unit:
1. Click Start - Network Connections.
2. Double-click Local Area Connection (RealTek RTL8139).
3. Under This connection uses the following items, double click Internet Protocol (TCP/IP).
4. On the General tab, select Obtain an IP address automatically if your network uses a
DHCP server; otherwise, select Use the following IP address and then enter the appropriate
information.
5. Click OK on each dialog to accept the new settings.
Net work ing via Se rial Port Us ing Win dows CE
The Ivory Series with built-in Windows CE supports serial connections to host computers. The host computer must
install the Microsoft ActiveSync service offered by Microsoft. Use Maple Systems' cable 7431-0106 to connect the
serial ports of the host computer and the Panel PC. Then activate ActiveSync service on the host computer. See the
next section for information about setting up communications. The cable drawing can be downloaded here:
http://www.maplesystems.com/1029/10290106.pdf
In stall ing Ac tive Sync
ActiveSync is a Microsoft product for connecting to Windows CE devices.
The first ActiveSync connection to the Ivory Series must be made via the serial port. Once ActiveSync has been
properly installed and opened:
1. Connect the RS232 ActiveSync cable between the PC and the Ivory Series Panel PC's
COM1/COM2 port.
2. On the Ivory Series Panel PC, click the Start button, then select Run. The Run dialog box
appears.
3. Enter repllog. Do not click the OK button yet.
4. On the PC, click the Next button in the Get Connected dialog box.
5. On the Ivory Series Panel PC, click the OK button in the Run dialog box.
6. ActiveSync should recognize the Ivory Series Panel PC.
7. On the Ivory Series Panel PC, use the CECP utility to save the registration so that the Panel
PC will remember the partnership. Double click the CECP icon. This will start the Panel
PC's configuration utility.
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