Communication; Communication Media; Software Communication Programs - Dolphin 7400 User Manual

Communication

Communication Media

Via the RS232 Port
The industry-standard RS-232 port supplies 5 volts of power and allows the user
to connect external devices such as scanners and printers, to the Dolphin 7400
and 7450 terminals.
Via the IrDA Port
The IrDA port allows the Dolphin 7400/7450 to send data via pulses of light to and
from other IrDA-compliant devices, such as printers and PCs.
Via the Radio
The Dolphin 7400/7450 RF is equipped with a 2.4 GHz 802.11b-compliant direct
sequence spread-spectrum local area network (LAN) radio.
Via the Modem
The Dolphin 7400 may be equipped with a low power, high speed, V.90 56K FAX/
modem to allow communications via an analog phone line.

Software Communication Programs

Microsoft® ActiveSync®
In the Dolphin 7400/7450 development environment, Microsoft® ActiveSync® is a
tool for developers. It allows CE devices like the 7400/7450 to connect to and
exchange data with a desktop computer.
RAS
Short for Remote Access Services, a feature built into Windows NT® that enables
users to log into an NT-based LAN using a modem, X.25 connection or WAN link.
RAS is fully supported and allows the use of PPP or SLIP connections for network
connectivity.
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