Communications; To Install The Homebase For Communication; Establishing Communication With The Homebase - Honeywell Dolphin 9900 User Manual

Communications

USB
Dolphin terminals support USB communications out of the box.
The HomeBase also supports USB communications via the USB port located on the back. The
HomeBase acts as a USB device by interfacing the USB signals of the Dolphin terminal to the
USB of the host workstation. Using a standard USB cable, the HomeBase's USB interface
allows the Dolphin terminal to communicate with a personal computer or to be networked
through a USB hub.
RS-232
The HomeBase supports RS-232 communications via the RS-232 Communications Port
located on the back of the device. This port enables the Dolphin terminal to communicate to a
workstation, modem, or any RS-232 device using a standard serial cable and communications
software.
Note: The HomeBase should have only one type of interface cable connected at a time, either USB or RS-232.
Requirements
To use the HomeBase for communications, you need the following equipment:
• A HomeBase powered by a power cable and power adapter cable from Honeywell
• For RS-232 communications, a serial cable
• For USB communications, a USB cable
• ActiveSync v4.5 or above on the host workstation
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• Windows 98 Second Edition*, Windows
workstation.
Note: The HomeBase does not support Windows NT
support USB . Windows

To Install the HomeBase for Communication

Note: You must be using ActiveSync 4.5 or higher.
1. Plug in the power supply and connect it to the back of the HomeBase.
2. Plug the USB or the RS-232 communication cable into the back of the HomeBase.
3. Connect the communication cable into the back of the workstation.
4. At this point, the hardware is installed and operating.
You may need to reboot your workstation to complete the installation process.

Establishing Communication with the HomeBase

USB or RS-232 communication with the terminal is usually auto-detected and configured by ActiveSync
based on the communication cable. If you are using a USB cable to connect to the workstation,
ActiveSync will usually set up a USB connection. If you are using an RS-232 cable, ActiveSync will usually
set up an RS-232 connection.
For more details, see
Dolphin® 9900 Mobile Computer User's
Guide–Preliminary
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98 second edition provides full USB support.
ActiveSync Communication
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Me, Windows 2000, or Windows
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when using a USB connection because Windows NT does not
on page 3-10.
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XP on the host
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