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" NOTICE The information contained herein is proprietary and is provided solely for the purpose of allowing customers to operate and service Intermec manufactured equipment and is not to be released, reproduced, or used for any other purpose without written permission of Intermec.
" " " Introduction The 6980 Series Network Manager bridges the transfer of files and application software between a number of mobile computers and a host computer. It connects networks using several different methods and protocols. The 6980 Series, an embedded network manager device, is...
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There are 12 indicator LED’s to allow you to quickly know the status of your Network Manager. There is also a beeper that sounds when the Network Manager is first powered up and when a fatal error occurs. 6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide SECTION 1...
Unit is powered off. Error State. See Error Code Chart (Section 2). Port configured but not Active. Port not configured. Port active. Passing data. Port configured but not active. Port not configured. Port active. Passing data. 6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide...
General Information IrDA Port RS-485 Ports RS-232 Ports PCMCIA Modem Card Slots Mounting Pins 6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide Figure 1-1 Front Panel LEDs AC Wall Power Jack Figure 1-2 Back Panel SECTION 1...
FILES” folder. The files in this folder are used to override the files which are resident in the CE kernel image. Remov- ing these files returns the 698x to the factory image. Performs a reboot of the unit. Redisplays the above menu. General Information 6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide...
Application Errors " Error Code Categories The 6980 Series uses the left two LEDs for visually helping identify the category of error occurring. All errors will blink the ON (Power) LED. A System Warning Error blinks only the ON LED. A System Fatal Error lights the NET LED and causes the Network Manager to “beep.”...
2 followed by 4, then 8, 16, etc. Here is how this works us- ing the four RS-485, the four RS-232, and the two PC card slot LEDs on your 6980 Series Network Manager. The binary number 1 starts with the far right LED and doubles with each one to its left.
128--2047 are Application Errors " IPL and CE Loader Error Codes When your 6980 Series Network Manager displays Initial Program Loading (IPL) and CE Error Codes the ON LED blinks and the NET LED remains on. The four LEDs on the right (B3--C2) display the error codes for this type of error.
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Binary Code 11: A file named “NK.BIN” was found but did not contain the valid CE BIN header ID in the file. The file must be corrupt or invalid. 6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide...
Network Manager is losing power during operation. If these Warning Error Codes persist, a UPS may be required. 2048 1024 System Software Warning Error Code LEDs and Binary Values Table 2-1 (continued) Figure 2-5 6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide Error Codes...
Binary Code 41: DHCP lease expired. Ensure DHCP server provides lease for proper amount of time then reset Network Manager to receive new lease. Binary Codes 42--127: Reserved for future use 6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide...
Fatal Error Codes (32--127) the ON LED flashes and the NET LED remains on. If these Fatal Error Codes ever occur it is most likely be- cause of a bad CompactFlash card in the 6980. Reload soft- ware, then send it to service to replace the CompactFlash card.
Application Error require a specific action as defined in the following table. 2048 1024 Application Error Code LEDs and Binary Values Application Error Codes ON NET 6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide Table 2-3 (continued) Figure 2-7 Table 2-4 Type of Error Network Manager NPCP...
Reserved for future use Table 2-4 (continued) Type of Error Log Manager File Memory Reserved for future use Reserved for future use Reserved for future use Reserved for future use Figure 2-8 Table 2-5 6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide Error Codes...
This section shows some configuration drawings. These configurations show possible current configurations in 14 different scenarios and the migration steps necessary to incorporate the 6980 Series Network Manager products. Current: Remote 498X to Local 498X to 4921 Remote 498X to Local 498X to 4921 "...
698X, otherwise external modems will be required. 4. Leave the local 4980 in place (connected to the 6920) until each of the remote sites has been upgraded. 6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide SECTION 3...
When implementing a 698X in remote locations the 10BaseT Ethernet is available to replace the dial-up portion. This allows your existing hand-held computers to communi- cate with the 698X across the Wide Area Network (WAN) connection. 6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide...
A change may need to be made from <Host.dnl> files to <session.ctl> files. Assistance in making this transition is available from your Intermec Norand Mobile Systems Divi- sion support team. 2. Add a host 4980 on the 6920 allowing remote the 498Xs to communicate with the 6920.
Upgrading to 698X with 6920 698X Upgrade Option When implementing a 698X in remote locations the 10BaseT Ethernet is available to replace the dial-up portion of this upgrade. Sample System Configurations Figure 3-4 6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide...
Up to two 56K internal PC card modems are available on the 698X. Otherwise, external modems are required. 6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide SECTION 3...
When implementing a 698X in remote locations the 10BaseT Ethernet is available to replace the dial-up portion of this upgrade. This allows your existing hand-held computer to communi- cate with the 6920 across your Wide Area Network (WAN) connection. 6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide...
If replacing the 4980, place Y cable between the 698X, first multidock, and the 4980 being replaced. If replacing the 4985, remove the 4985 and attach power supply to bottom connector on the 698X. 6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide Figure 3-5 SECTION 3...
10BaseT Ethernet is available to replace the dial-up portion of this upgrade. This allows your existing hand-held computer to communi- cate with the 6920 across your Wide Area Network (WAN) connection. Sample System Configurations Figure 3-6 6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide...
2. Most synchronous modems in place are capable of asynchronous communications. Evaluate your system and determine the speed you would like to transfer data and place the appropriate modems at 3-10 6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide Figure 3-7 SECTION 3...
Up to two 56K internal PC card modems are available on the 698X, otherwise external modems will be required. Figure 3-8 Remote Dial-up to Host 698X to Async Host 6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide 3-11...
4985 for in line power if appli- cable). If replacing the 4980, place a Y cable between the 698X, first multidock, and the 4980 being replaced. 3-12 6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide Figure 3-9 SECTION 3...
Up to two 56K internal PC card modems are available on the 698X, otherwise external modems will be required. Figure 3-10 Remote Dial-up to 698X to AS/400 Host 6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide 3-13...
If replacing the 4980, place a Y cable between the 698X, first multidock, and the 4980 being replaced. If replacing the 4985, remove the 4985 and attach power supply to bottom connector on the 698X. 3-14 6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide Figure 3-11 SECTION 3...
10BaseT Ethernet is available to replace the dial-up portion of this upgrade. This allows your existing hand-held computer to communi- cate with the 6920 across your Wide Area Network (WAN) connection. Sample System Configurations Figure 3-12 Ethernet or PPP Dial Up 6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide 3-15...
4985 for in line power if appli- cable). If replacing the 4980, place a Y cable between the 698X, first multidock, and the 4980 being replaced. 3-16 6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide Figure 3-13 SECTION 3...
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Up to two 56K internal PC card modems are available on the 698X, otherwise external modems will be required. 6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide 3-17...
4985 for in line power if appli- cable). If replacing the 4980, place a Y cable between the 698X, first multidock, and the 4980 being replaced. 3-18 6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide Figure 3-14 SECTION 3...
10BaseT Ethernet is available to replace the dial-up portion of this upgrade. This allows your existing hand-held computer to communi- cate with the 6920 across your Wide Area Network (WAN) connection. Sample System Configurations Figure 3-15 6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide 3-19...
File Transfer Protocol entries require you to enter a " username and password. The Username on the entry screen is “intermec” and the password is cr52401.. The Password on the entry screen (page 4-4) is neces- " sary before you begin configuring your Network Man- ager.
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Subnet Mask, Default Gateway, DNS and others will be ignored because they are all supplied by DHCP. The supplied IP address for the 6980 will generally not be known, except that after the IP is available there is a beacon broadcast from the Network Manag- er on the network (generally only works in same sub- net).
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Network Manager from hanging up the call and resetting the timer. However, even if the Han- gUpDelay is configured to “0” the Network Manager will not hang up until the end of the window. 6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide...
The following pages show the options for each port. It is necessary to reboot the unit after you make the settings. Network Manager Configuration Entry Screen Network Manager registration information Password entry Web site registration Configuration Interface Entrance Screen 6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide Figure 4-1 SECTION 4...
SECTION 4 System Date and Time Defaults Time Zone Settings System Date and Time Updates Configuration Interface Figure 4-2 6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide...
Configuration Interface SECTION 4 1. Daylight Savings Check Box 2. Back to Ports; Submit; or Reset Figure 4-3 Daylight Savings and Submit or Reset 6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide...
1. Enter Network Manger ID (eight characters) Setting. This is used in file processing and to establish the identification to the host. 2. Back to Ports or Submit System Identification Registration Configuration Interface Figure 4-4 6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide...
Ethernet Port Disabled 1. Disabled Selected 2. Click Configure button Port Disabled, click on the Confirm button or Back to Ports to configure the next port. Ethernet Port Disabled Configuration Interface Figure 4-10 6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide 4-13...
(ports must be set for the same speed) Simultaneous Connections Options It is recommended to set three chan- nels for 6000 terminals and five chan- nels for 4000 terminals. RS-485 Port NPCP Protocol Options Configuration Interface Figure 4-12 6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide 4-15...
1. RS-485 Port Disabled 2. Click Configure button Port Disabled, click on the Confirm button or Back to Ports to configure the next RS-232 Port RS-485 Port Disabled Option 4-16 6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide Figure 4-13 Figure 4-14 SECTION 4...
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2. Dial Retries and Retry Delay 3. Enable DHCP Check Box and IP Address 4. Subnet Mask and Default Gateway 5. Domain Name Server Figure 4-26 RS-232 EM311 TCP IP/PPP Protocol Options (continued) 4-28 6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide...
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1. Domain Name and User Name 2. User Password 3. Dial Start1 and Start2 4. Dial End1 and End2 5. Back to Ports; Submit; or Reset Figure 4-27 RS-232 EM311 TCP IP/PPP Protocol Options (continued) 6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide 4-29...
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SECTION 4 Configuration Interface 1. Hangup Delay 2. Dial Retries and Retry Delay 3. Enable DHCP Check Box and IP Address 4. Domain Name Server Figure 4-31 RS-232 EM311 PPP Protocol Options (continued) 6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide 4-33...
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1. Domain Name and User Name 2. User Password 3. Dial Start1 and Start2 4. Dial End1 and End2 5. Back to Ports; Submit; or Reset Figure 4-32 RS-232 EM311 PPP Protocol Options (continued) 4-34 6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide...
RS-232 Port Disabled Option 1. RS-232 Port Disabled 2. Click Configure button Port Disabled, click on the Confirm button or Back to Ports to configure the next RS-232 Port Figure 4-33 RS-232 Port Disabled Option 6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide 4-35...
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3. User Password 4. Dial Start1 and Start2 5. Dial End1 and End2 6. Back to Ports; Submit and repeat for second Modem Port, or Reset Figure 4-43 Modem Ports EM311 IP/PPP Protocol Options (continued) 6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide 4-45...
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SECTION 4 PPP Port Speed options Modem Options Modem Ports PPP Only Protocol Options (continued) Configuration Interface Figure 4-45 6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide 4-47...
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Configuration Interface 1. Optional Modem Reset Configuration and Modem Configuration Commands 2. Primary Host Address and Telephone Number PPP Answer Mode Options Modem Ports PPP Only Protocol Options (continued) 4-48 6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide Figure 4-46 SECTION 4...
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4. Dial Start1 and Start2 5. Dial End1 and End2 6. Back to Ports; Submit and repeat for second Modem Port, or Reset Modem Ports PPP Only Protocol Options (continued) Configuration Interface Figure 4-47 6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide 4-49...
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1. Modem Port Disabled 2. Click Configure button Port Disabled, click on the Confirm button or Back to Ports to configure the next Mo- dem Port Modem Port Disable Option 4-50 6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide Figure 4-48 SECTION 4...
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498x to 498x to 6920, remote dial--up to host 4980 upgrade with 698x to 6920, 698x upgrade option, Index-2 6980 Series Network Manager User’s Guide remote dial--up to host 4980 4921, 3-1 to async host, 3-10 upgrade 698x to 6920 with...