Symbol CRD 2700-4200E Quick Reference Manual
Symbol CRD 2700-4200E Quick Reference Manual

Symbol CRD 2700-4200E Quick Reference Manual

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  • Page 2 © 2002 SYMBOL TECHNOLOGIES, INC. All rights reserved. Symbol reserves the right to make changes to any product to improve reliability, function, or design. Symbol does not assume any product liability arising out of, or in connection with, the application or use of any product, circuit, or application described herein.
  • Page 3 R e f e r e n c e Introduction This guide describes the CRD2700-4200E (four-slot Ethernet cradle) set up and use. The cradle is used with up to four Symbol SPT 1700/SPT 1800 Series and/or PPT 2700/PPT 2800 Series terminals (simultaneously). Cradle features include: •...
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    About This Guide This guide provides instructions on the setup and maintenance of the cradle. Specific topics in this guide include: • Requirements on page 3 • Parts on page 4 • Terminal Battery Charging on page 7 • Configure for use with the SPT 1700/SPT1800 Terminal on page 17 •...
  • Page 5: Requirements

    Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Requirements Provided with cradle: If any parts are missing or damaged, contact your authorized Customer Support Representative immediately. Refer to this manual’s rear cover manual for contact information. Save the shipping box for storing or shipping.
  • Page 6: Parts

    Parts Terminal Slots Communication LEDs Front View Rear View Ports Function Power Used for connection to a power supply. Host Used for connection to an Ethernet Hub. Expansion Used for interconnecting cradles...
  • Page 7 R e f e r e n c e Power and Ethernet Connections Note: Use only a Symbol-approved power supply 50-14000- 109, output rated 8VDC and minimum 5A. The power supply is certified to EN60950 with SELV outputs. To connect power and ethernet to the cradle: 1.
  • Page 8 Interconnecting Cradles Up to four 4-slot CRD1700-4000S serial cradles or four 4-slot CRD2x00-4000s serial cradles may be interconnected (daisy- chained) with the CRD 2700-4200E. Refer to the Interconnection Cable, Part Numbers table for the correct cable. Interconnection Cable, Part Numbers...
  • Page 9: Terminal Battery Charging

    Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e 3. Plug the remaining end of the cradle Interconnection Cable into the modular jack labeled Host on the back of the second serial cradle. 4. Repeat the steps for any additional 4-slot serial cradles to be connected.
  • Page 10: Led Indicators

    LED Indicators Light Indication No terminal is present in the slot. Terminal is present, but communication has not started. Green Flashing Terminal is in the cradle, and communicating with the host computer. Slow Red Flashing Error, communication did not start. Fast Red Flashing Error, terminal inactivity time-out.
  • Page 11 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e DHCP Mode 1 DHCP Address Mode When using DHCP mode, the cradle acquires it’s IP address dynamically from the DHCP server. There must be a DHCP server or a DHCP relay agent on the same subnet as the CRD2700- 4200E with IP addresses, a gateway IP address, at least one DNS address, at least one WINS server address, and a subnet mask for...
  • Page 12 In this mode, each slot has its own IP address and may be directly accessed by the network. On power-up, the 6 IP addresses are acquired. Periodically, the lease times are checked and renewed as required. If the renewal request is NAKed by the server, the cradle enters Panic mode and re-boots.
  • Page 13 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e Cradle Utilities configuration interface. The Cradle Utilities Version screen appears on the host computer: Cradle Utilities Version x.xx Firmware Datecode: xxxxxxxx 1: Public network settings 2: Advanced settings 3: PPP settings 4: Private network settings 5: Firmware Download...
  • Page 14 3. At the Public network settings menu: a. To set the Static Mode value: Press 1 to set the Static Mode, the Static Mode selection appears: Enter ‘1’ to enable Static mode Enter ‘0’ to disable Static mode Enter new value: Enter 1 to enable or 0 to disable Static mode.
  • Page 15 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e For the 1 DHCP Address NAPT Mode: Set NAPT Mode to 1 (see set NAPT Mode, page 12). When NAPT Mode is set to 1, the cradle uses 5 private NAPT addresses (192.168.1.1 through 192.168.1.5 by default;...
  • Page 16 Cradle Utilities configuration interface. The Cradle Utilities Version screen appears on the host computer: Cradle Utilities Version x.xx Firmware Datecode: xxxxxxxx 1: Public network settings 2: Advanced settings 3: PPP settings 4: Private network settings 5: Firmware Download Select a submenu OR: Q: Discard changes and restart F: Save changes and restart 2.
  • Page 17 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e 3. In the Public network settings menu: a. Set Static Mode to 1 (see set Static Mode, page 12). b. Set NAPT Mode to 0 (see set NAPT Mode, page 12). c.
  • Page 18 Enter the new Terminal 2, IP addresses, at the prompt. Select C to access the Terminal 3 IP addresses prompt. Enter the new Terminal 3, IP addresses, at the prompt. m. Select D to access the Terminal 4 IP addresses prompt. Enter the new Terminal 4, IP addresses, at the prompt.
  • Page 19 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e insufficient for network services that embed IP addresses inside packet data. Also, the CRD2700-4200E assumes that terminals sending data with one TCP or UDP source port expects to receive replies on the same port number, but some network services may reply with data over a range of ports.
  • Page 20 1. Select the HotSync application from the main application screen. 2. Choose the Select Service box under the Modem Sync icon to create a new CRD2700-4200E service. 3. Select the Earthlink service, click Menu->Duplicate. 4. Change the service name to CRD2700-4200E. Leave the user name and password blank.
  • Page 21 PC. If the application requires simultaneous connection to a single host database, additional software, available from Symbol, is required. Terminals inserted into daisy-chained cradles are HotSync’d in a round-robin fashion simultaneously with any HotSyncs from local slots.
  • Page 22 Configure for use with the PPT 2700/PPT2800 Terminal The cradle can be used to synchronize the PPT 2700/PPT2800 using either Active Sync. Active Sync only allows one terminal to connect to a host at a time. eConnect is a required control panel applet that is installed in the terminal, and allows Active Sync or any custom synchronization application to be launched when the terminal is inserted into the cradle.
  • Page 23 Q u i c k R e f e r e n c e • A partnership has been established between the host PC and the terminal by performing an ActiveSync with the host PC using a directly connected serial cradle. Once the CRD2700-4200E is properly connected, data communication between the PPT 2700/PPT2800 terminal and the host computer can take place.
  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Symptom Cause Suggested Action LEDs do not light Cradle is not Make sure the power supply is when the cradle is receiving power. securely connected and receiving powered on. power. LED does not light Terminal is not Make sure the battery is properly when the terminal is seated firmly in the installed in the terminal, and reseat...
  • Page 25: Regulatory Information

    R e f e r e n c e Regulatory Information All Symbol devices are designed to be compliant with rules and regulations in locations they are sold and will be labeled as required. Any changes or modifications to Symbol Technologies equipment, not expressly approved by Symbol Technologies, could void the user’s authority to operate the...
  • Page 26 Products intended for sale with the European Union are marked with the CE Mark which indicates compliance to applicable Directives and European Normes (EN). Statement of Compliance Symbol Technologies, Inc., hereby declares that this device is in compliance with all the applicable Directives, 89/336/EEC, 73/23/EEC. A Declaration of Conformity may be obtained from http://www2.symbol.com/doc/...
  • Page 27 Product result from normal wear and tear, misuse, negligence, improper storage, water or other liquids, battery leakage, use of parts or accessories not approved or supplied by Symbol, or failure to perform operator handling and scheduled maintenance instructions supplied by Seller; (iii) which...
  • Page 28 Distributor Operations +44 118 945 7360 Customer support is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For the latest version of this guide go to: http://www.symbol.com/manuals. 72-60779-01 Revision A — December 2002 Symbol Technologies, Inc. One Symbol Plaza, Holtsville, N.Y. 11742-1300...

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