Socket 10/100 Ethernet CF Card User Manual

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10/100 Ethernet CF Card™
CompactFlash and PC Card solutions for
Mobile Computers based on Windows CE v3.0
(i.e., Pocket PCs and HPC 2000s)
Mobile Computers based on Windows CE v2.11
(i.e., Handheld PCs, HPC Pros and Pen Tablets)
User's Guide

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Summary of Contents for Socket 10/100 Ethernet CF Card

  • Page 1 10/100 Ethernet CF Card™ CompactFlash and PC Card solutions for • Mobile Computers based on Windows CE v3.0 (i.e., Pocket PCs and HPC 2000s) • Mobile Computers based on Windows CE v2.11 (i.e., Handheld PCs, HPC Pros and Pen Tablets)
  • Page 2: How This Manual Is Organized

    How This Manual Is Organized This manual is designed to help you install and operate the Socket 10/100 Ethernet CF Card. Chapter 1, “Introduction,” describes the product’s key features and identifies the package contents. Chapter 2, “Setup,” covers the setup procedure for mobile devices based on Windows CE v3.0 or v2.11.
  • Page 3 Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Overview Package Contents CHAPTER 2 SETUP Installation Steps Summary Register Your Card Network Information Form Install the Software Enter Network Settings Insert the Card and Connect to a LAN Use ActiveSync via a Network OPTIONAL: Use the Control Panel Applet APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS APPENDIX B TWO-NODE NETWORKING...
  • Page 4: Chapter 1 Introduction

    Would you like to ActiveSync your mobile computer the fastest and most convenient way possible? Do you need to back up or restore files in a flash? Then you need Socket’s 10/100 Ethernet CF Card. It’s the best solution available for users who are also limited to 100 MB-only networks.
  • Page 5: Chapter 2 Setup

    Chapter 2 Setup This chapter explains how to set up and use the 10/100 Ethernet CF Card on a mobile computer based on Windows CE v3.0 or v2.11. Installation Steps Summary STEP 1: Register your card. STEP 2: Complete the Network Information Form.
  • Page 6: Network Information Form

    STEP 2: Network Information Form Contact your office network administrator/MIS technician for the information below. For a text-only form that you can email, go to the Docs folder on the installation CD or online at: www.socketcom.com/lpeform.txt 1. Does the network support DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)? YES.
  • Page 7: Install The Software

    PC via the mobile computer’s serial/USB connection cable or cradle. 2. Insert the Socket 10/100 Ethernet Installation Disc into the host PC. 3. Run the SETUP.EXE file on the CD-ROM. Do any of the following: •...
  • Page 8: Enter Network Settings

    Go to Start | Settings | Connections | Network. In the Network Connections screen, select Socket 10/100 Ethernet Driver. In the Socket Ethernet 10/100 Driver IP Address screen, enter your network settings from the Network Information Form: If your LAN supports DHCP, select Use server-assigned IP address. If needed, tap on the Name Servers tab to enter DNS and WINS addresses.
  • Page 9 (Handheld PCs and Pen Tablets) Go to Start | Settings | Control Panel | Network. In the next screen, select Socket 10/100 Ethernet Driver. Tap Properties. Network Configuration screen from a Handheld PC The IP Address screen will appear. Following your completed Network Information Form, enter the appropriate settings for your network.
  • Page 10: Insert The Card And Connect To A Lan

    LAN. STEP 6: Use ActiveSync via a Network 1. After inserting the 10/100 Ethernet CF Card and connecting to a LAN, ActiveSync launches: ActiveSync screen from a Pocket PC Note: You must have a partnership with a host PC to use ActiveSync! 2.
  • Page 11: Optional: Use The Control Panel Applet

    Go to Start | Settings | Connections | Socket 10/100 Ethernet CF Card. Windows CE v2.11 Go to Start | Settings | Control Panel | Socket 10/100 Ethernet CF Card. Configuring Auto-Launch Tap on Auto-Launch tab to specify what program to auto-launch whenever you insert the 10/100 Ethernet CF Card.
  • Page 12 Viewing IP Info Tap on the IP Info tab at the bottom of the screen to view your network’s IP addresses. You can also see if your address is static or assigned by DHCP. IP Info screen from a Pocket PC 10 | CHAPTER 2: SETUP...
  • Page 13: Appendix A Specifications

    Appendix A Specifications Physical Characteristics: CompactFlash Card: Dimensions: 3.44 x 1.69 x 0.13 in (88 x 42.8 x 3.3 mm) Weight: 30 g Power Consumption (supplied by PC host): Typical at 100 Mbps: 140 mA Typical at 10 Mbps: 80 mA Interface Standards: CompactFlash Interface: CompactFlash I/O, Type I...
  • Page 14 Certification: VCCI: Class B FCC: Part 15, Class B EN55024:1998 C-Tick: s.182 - Radio Communications Act 1992 Warranty: CompactFlash CF Card: Three years 12 | APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS...
  • Page 15: Appendix B Two-Node Networking

    Windows notebook, you don’t need an Ethernet hub. All you need is Socket's Crossover Connection Kit — which you can request for FREE if you register your 10/100 Ethernet CF Card. To register online, please visit: www.socketcom.com/product/prodreg.htm...
  • Page 16 • After changing your Windows CE-based mobile computer’s IP settings, you must remove the 10/100 Ethernet CF Card and re-insert it for the new settings to take effect. • After setup is complete, connect the Windows CE-based mobile computer to the notebook.
  • Page 17: Appendix C Troubleshooting

    • My new IP addresses do not work. POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION After entering the IP addresses for Re-enter the IP addresses. When your 10/100 Ethernet CF Card, you done, tap/click OK. forgot to tap/click OK. SYMPTOM: • I get a message reporting DHCP Lease Has Expired.
  • Page 18 Auto-Launch too fast, and your mobile computer does not have enough time to tab of the 10/100 Ethernet CF Card connect to your network. Applet. If you have to set the delay to longer than 20 seconds, you should consult your network administrator.
  • Page 19: Appendix D Technical Support

    Appendix D Technical Support If you have trouble installing or using the 10/100 ETHERNET CF CARD, please refer to the “Troubleshooting” section. If you still have trouble, contact Socket’s technical support prepared with the following: • The part number (including revision level) and serial number of your 10/100 Ethernet CF Card.
  • Page 20: Limited Warranty

    Incompatibility is not a defect covered by Socket’s warranty. During the warranty period, Socket will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product at no charge when furnished with proof of retail purchase, provided that you deliver the product to Socket or to an authorized Socket Service Center.
  • Page 21: Copyright Notice

    Socket Communications requests that you refrain from any applications of the Socket 10/100 Ethernet CF Card that are not described in this manual. Socket Communications also requests that you refrain from disassembling the CompactFlash Card. Disassembly of this device will void the product warranty.
  • Page 22: Regulatory Compliance

    Regulatory Compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. This equipment is also CE EN55024:1998 and C-TICK compliant. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 24 Printed in U.S.A.

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