Communication Media Options; Software Communication Programs - Dolphin 9500 Manual

Communication Media Options

Via the Industrial Connector
The 17-pin industrial connector supports USB and RS-232 communications. Its power output is 500mA at 5V. When connected
properly, it enables the user to connect the Dolphin 9500/9550 terminal to external devices such as scanners and printers.
For more information about the 17-pin industrial connector, see Bottom Panel Features on page 3-9..
Via the IrDA Port
The IrDA port allows the Dolphin 9500/9550 to send data via pulses of light to and from other IrDA-compliant devices, such as
printers and PCs or to other Dolphin 9500/9550 terminals.
Via the 802.11b Radio
The Dolphin 9500/9550 may be equipped with a WiFi®-compliant, interoperable 2.4 GHz 802.11b direct sequence spread
spectrum wireless local area network (WLAN) radio.
Via Bluetooth Radio
The Dolphin 9500/9550 may be equipped with a Bluetooth wireless personal area network (WPAN) radio.

Software Communication Programs

Microsoft® ActiveSync® v3.7
In the Dolphin 9500/9550 Microsoft® development environment, ActiveSync® is a tool for developers. It allows Pocket PC
devices like the Dolphin 9500/9550 to exchange and synchronize application 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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