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Rugged CF 10/100 Card CompactFlash card for 10 Mbps or 100 Mbps Ethernet access from Pocket PCs running ® Windows Mobile 2003, 2003SE or 5.0 User's Guide...
Socket Mobile requests that you refrain from any applications of the Rugged CF 10/100 Card that are not described in this manual. Socket Mobile also requests that you refrain from disassembling the CompactFlash card. Disassembly of this device will void the product warranty.
STEP 1: Prepare Network Information STEP 2: Install the Software STEP 3: Enter Network Settings STEP 4: Insert Card and Connect to LAN 3 | SOCKET 10/100 ETHERNET UTILITY Access the Utility About the Task Tray Icon Status Page IP Info Page...
About the Software The Rugged CF 10/100 Card comes with a handy software utility designed to enhance your networking experience. The Socket 10-100 software utility features the following components: • Task tray icon: Quickly view your GoodLink and Activity status at a glance.
Windows version does not require ActiveSync 4.0, Socket recommends that you use an older version of ActiveSync that supports device synchronization over Ethernet. Product Registration Socket highly recommends that all customers register their Socket products. Registered users receive the following benefits: • Priority for technical support •...
2 | Installation This chapter explains how to set up the Rugged CF 10/100 Card for a device running Windows Mobile 2003, 2003SE or 5.0. Setup Summary STEP 1: Prepare network information. STEP 2: Install the software. STEP 3: Enter network settings. STEP 4: Insert card and connect to LAN.
STEP 1: Prepare Network Information Contact your network administrator for the information below. For a text-only form that you can email to your network administrator, go to the Docs folder on the installation CD. Does the network support DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)? YES.
If your host computer is running Windows Vista, use the Windows Mobile Device Center instead of ActiveSync. 3. Insert the Socket 10/100 Installation Disc into the host PC. 4. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to access the CD drive. In the CD contents, click on Setup.
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6. Follow the setup center to install the software. • Read the information in the first screen and click next. • In the Main Page, click Install Software. • In the Installation Page, click Windows Mobile. 7. A file download screen will appear from your web browser. When asked what you want to do with the file, choose the option that lets your run or open the file.
STEP 3: Enter Network Settings 1. Open the Configure Network Adapters screen. Windows Mobile 2003SE or 5.0: Tap Start | Settings | Connections tab | Network Cards. Windows Mobile 2003: • Tap Start | Settings | Connections tab | Connections. •...
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DHCP), tap ok. You are now ready to proceed to STEP 4 to connect to a LAN and insert the card. 4. If you DO need to enter IP addresses, tap Socket 10-100 Driver. Do not select NE2000 Compatible Ethernet Driver, because the Rugged CF 10/100 Card is not NE2000 compatible.
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If using a static IP address, you may need to enter the host computer’s IP address in the WINS field to use ActiveSync. You can only synchronize over Ethernet using Windows Mobile 2003/2003SE and an ActiveSync version previous to 4.0. 6.
If you would like to check whether you have a good connection, do the following: • Check the Socket Ethernet icon at the bottom of the Today screen. If it has a green square on the top left, there is a good connection.
3 | Socket 10/100 Ethernet Utility This chapter explains how to use the Socket 10/100 Ethernet software utility for Windows Mobile. • Task tray icon: Quickly view your GoodLink and Activity status at a glance. • Status page: Quickly check the status of your connection, including the IP address, link speed, and the duration of your connection.
Access the Utility 1. To open the utility, tap on the Socket 10-100 Ethernet icon at the bottom of the Today screen. In the pop-up menu, tap Status. Alternatively, you can tap Start | Settings | Connections tab | Socket 10-100.
Status Page The Status page displays connection information, including the IP address, link speed, and duration of connection. Connection activity is also reported, including the number of packets sent and receive. You can only use this screen to view connection information. You cannot modify any settings.
8 seconds may be too short. Power Page The Power Page enables you to select which level of power consumption you would like the Rugged CF 10/100 Card to operate at. CHAPTER 3: SOCKET 10/100 ETHERNET UTILITY...
10/100 (IEEE 802.3) Twisted Pair Module Connector: RJ-45 8-pin female connector Operating System Support: Windows Mobile 2003, 2003SE, and 5.0 Software Included: Socket 10/100 Ethernet Installation Disc Performance: Ethernet Transfer Rate: 10/100 megabits per second Certification/Compliance: FCC: Part 15, Class B...
Appendix B Synchronizing Data FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 2003/2003SE ONLY! Only Windows Mobile 2003/2003SE devices can synchronize data over Ethernet, and if only using a version of ActiveSync previous to 4.0. 1. Tap Start | ActiveSync: IMPORTANT! In order to use ActiveSync, you must have previously created a partnership between the Pocket PC and...
Auto-Launch too fast, and your device does not have enough time to connect to tab of the Socket 10-100 Ethernet your network. utility. If you have to set the delay to longer than 20 seconds, you should consult your network administrator.
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SYMPTOM: I get the message DHCP Lease Has Expired. POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION Tap OK and continue. You are using DHCP and have not used your card for a while. SYMPTOM: My DHCP server keeps reporting that it is busy, and I cannot connect to my LAN. POSSIBLE REASON SOLUTION Your network DHCP Server ran...
Appendix D Technical Support If you have trouble installing or using the Socket Rugged CF 10/100 Card, contact Socket’s technical support department for help. IMPORTANT! To obtain technical support for your product, you must first register your product online at www.socketmobile.com/support/support/new...
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.
90 days from the date of delivery of the SOFTWARE. CUSTOMER REMEDIES. SOCKET’S entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be, at SOCKET’S option, either (a) return of the price paid or (b) replacement of the SOFTWARE which does not meet SOCKET’S Limited Warranty and which is returned to SOCKET with a copy of your receipt.
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 Industry Canada compliant. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
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