Sierra Wireless AirCard 550 User Manual page 35

Special Note for Pocket PC Users: To function properly with IOTA protocol,
the PCS Connection Card requires support for high-security 128-bit encryption.
If the installer does not detect high-security support on your system, a warning
will appear instructing you to install Microsoft High Encryption Pack for Pocket
PC. Your host computer will then display a pop-up window instructing you to
upgrade your Pocket PC Internet Explorer to support high encryption. Follow
the onscreen instructions to update your system.
Handheld PC System Requirements
Operating System:
Windows CE 3.0 Handheld PC 2000
Your Handheld PC must have:
900 kB of storage memory
A PC Card slot
A method of connecting to a host computer, using either a serial
autosync cable or infrared ports
Host System Requirements
Whether you are using a Handheld or Pocket PC, you require a desktop or
notebook computer to function as the host that:
Has the necessary port (serial, USB, or infrared) to connect to the
Handheld/Pocket PC
Has a CD-ROM drive
Is running Windows 98 SE or 2000
Has ActiveSync version 3.1 or 3.5 installed (ActiveSync 3.5 is required
if you are using Windows CE 3.0 Pocket PC 2002)
Tip: ActiveSync is made by Microsoft and is included with all Handheld/
Pocket PCs running Windows CE 3.0.
Special Note for Handheld PC Users: To function properly with IOTA
protocol, the PCS Connection Card requires support for high-security
128-bit encryption. If the installer does not detect high-security support on
your system, it will automatically update your Handheld PC with an XML
extension provided by Hewlett Packard. When your Handheld PC displays
"Install HP msxml," tap OK to complete the installation. Your host computer
will then display a pop-up window instructing you to upgrade your
Handheld PC Internet Explorer to support high encryption. Follow the
onscreen instructions to update your system.
Section 2: Installing the PCS Connection Card
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