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Low Power Ethernet Card
CompactFlash and PC Card solutions for
• Windows Mobile-based Pocket PCs, Handheld PCs
and pen tablets
• Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP/NT 4.0 Notebooks
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  • Page 1 ™ Low Power Ethernet Card CompactFlash and PC Card solutions for • Windows Mobile-based Pocket PCs, Handheld PCs and pen tablets • Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP/NT 4.0 Notebooks User's Guide...

  • Page 2: Copyright Notice

    Socket Communications requests that you refrain from any applications of the Socket Low Power Ethernet Card that are not described in this manual. Socket Communications also requests that you refrain from disassembling the CompactFlash card. Disassembly of this device will void the product warranty.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents COPYRIGHT NOTICE 1 | INTRODUCTION Hardware Versions About the Software System Requirements Package Contents Product Registration 2 | SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE STEP 1: Prepare Network Information STEP 2: Install the Software STEP 3: Enter Network Settings STEP 4: Insert Card and Connect to LAN OPTIONAL: Synchronize Data over a Network Connection OPTIONAL: Use the Control Panel Applet...

  • Page 4: Introduction

    The first Ethernet adapter compatible with Pocket PCs, the Socket LP-E supports Plug-and-Play with the NE2000 drivers built into many devices. For these devices, software installation is totally optional — the LP-E is ready to use right out of the box.

  • Page 5: System Requirements

    Ethernet cable with a female RJ-45 Ethernet module connector (The cable is permanently attached for the Ruggedized LP-E.) • Low Power Ethernet Installation Disc The Low Power Ethernet Card PC Card Solution includes these items: • Socket Low Power Ethernet Card •...

  • Page 6: Product Registration

    Product Registration Socket highly recommends that all customers register their Socket products. Registered users receive priority for technical support, product updates, and special offers. Register online at: www.socketcom.com/prodreg CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION...

  • Page 7: Setup For Windows Mobile

    NE2000 drivers. If desired, you can use these pre- installed drivers and skip software installation. If you would like to benefit from Socket’s enhanced software, you can install Socket’s LP-E drivers on top of the NE2000 drivers. Socket’s LP-E drivers are enhanced with these features: •...

  • Page 8: Step 1: Prepare Network Information

    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 or visit: www.socketcom.com/support/support_ethernet.asp Does the network support DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)? YES.

  • Page 9: Step 2: Install The Software

    Follow these steps for software installation BEFORE you insert the LP-E into your mobile computer. WARNING! DO NOT install the Socket software on an HP Jornada Pocket PC or Handheld PC! 1. Windows Mobile 5.0: Make sure you have ActiveSync 4.0 or greater. Download it free: msdn.microsoft.com/mobility/windowsmobile/downloads/default.aspx...
  • Page 10 PC! 4. Insert the Socket Low Power Ethernet Installation Disc into the host PC. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to access the CD drive. In the CD, click on Setup.exe.

  • Page 11: Step 3: Enter Network Settings

    STEP 3: Enter Network Settings Windows Mobile 5.0 or Windows Mobile 2003/2003SE 1. Open the Configure Network Adapters screen. Windows Mobile 5.0: Tap Start | Settings | Connections tab | Network Cards. Windows Mobile 2003/2003SE: Tap Start | Settings | Connections tab | Connections. Tap on the Advanced tab.
  • Page 12 DHCP), tap ok. You are now ready to proceed to STEP 3 to connect to a LAN and insert the card. 4. If you DO need to enter any IP addresses, tap Socket LP-E Driver if you installed Socket’s software. Otherwise tap NE2000 Compatible Ethernet Driver.
  • Page 13 8. Soft reset your Pocket PC by pressing the reset button. Do not soft reset a Pocket PC running Windows Mobile 2003, 2003SE or Windows Mobile 5.0 when a Socket card is inserted, or errors may occur in application(s) that use the card.
  • Page 14 1. Pocket PC 2000: Tap Start | Settings | Connections | Network. Pocket PC 2002: Tap Start | Settings | Connections | Network Adapters. 2. In the Network Connections screen, select Socket LP-E Driver. On a Pocket PC 2002, tap on the Properties button.
  • Page 15 Handheld PC 2000/Handheld PC Pro/Pen Tablet 1. Go to Start | Settings | Control Panel | Network. 2. In the Network Configuration screen, select Socket LP-E Driver.if you installed Socket’s software. Otherwise select NE2000 Compatible Ethernet Driver. Then tap Properties.

  • Page 16: Step 4: Insert Card And Connect To Lan

    Socket card is inserted. Wait for the device reset to finish before you insert the card. 2. If using a Low Power Ethernet Card with removable cable, attach the cable to the card. Press the side latches on the cable connector and plug into the bottom of the card.
  • Page 17 If you would like to check whether you have a good connection, do the following: • Check the Socket LP-E icon in the task tray, visible in the Today screen of Pocket PCs. If it has a blinking green circle, there is a good connection.

  • Page 18: Optional: Synchronize Data Over A Network Connection

    OPTIONAL: Synchronize Data over a Network Connection IMPORTANT! ActiveSync 4.0 or greater does not allow synchronization over an Ethernet connection. If you wish to synchronize data, make sure you have an older version of ActiveSync. Because Windows Mobile 5.0 requires ActiveSync 4.0 or greater, Windows Mobile 5.0 devices cannot synchronize data over an Ethernet connection.
  • Page 19 Pocket PC 2002 1. Tap Start | ActiveSync. In order to use ActiveSync, you must have previously created a partnership between the mobile computer and host PC! 2. Tap Sync. The Pocket PC will begin to synchronize data with the host If synchronization starts and stops, tap Tools | Options | Mobile Schedule and uncheck Sync outgoing items as they are sent.
  • Page 20 Pocket PC 2000, HPC 2000, Handheld PC Pro or Pen Tablet 1. Start ActiveSync. Pocket PC 2000: Tap Start | Programs | ActiveSync. HPC: Tap Start | Programs | Communication | ActiveSync. In order to use ActiveSync, you must have previously created a partnership between the mobile computer and host PC! 2.

  • Page 21: Optional: Use The Control Panel Applet

    OPTIONAL: Use the Control Panel Applet The control panel applet lets you control several unique features of Socket’s enhanced Ethernet software, including: • Configuring the auto-launch program • Viewing the IP info for your connection • Adjusting the taskbar indicators...
  • Page 22 Viewing IP Info Tap on the IP Info tab at the bottom of the screen to view your network’s IP addresses. You can also see if your address is static or assigned by DHCP. You can only use this screen to view IP information. You cannot use it to modify any settings.

  • Page 23: Setup For Windows Xp

    3 | Setup for Windows XP This chapter explains how to set up the LP-E on a notebook computer running Windows XP. Setup Summary STEP 1:Prepare network information. STEP 2: Connect to a LAN port. STEP 3: Insert the card. STEP 4: Enter network settings.

  • Page 24: Step 2: Connect To A Lan Port

    STEP 2: Connect to a LAN Port Plug the connector into a port on your Local Area Network. STEP 3: Insert the Card 1. Insert the LP-E into a PC Card adapter right-side up, with the green label on top. 2.

  • Page 25: Step 4: Enter Network Settings

    STEP 4: Enter Network Settings 1. Click Start | Control Panel | Network Connections. 2. Under LAN or Hi-Speed Internet, click on Local Area Connection. 3. In the General screen, click on the Properties button.
  • Page 26 4. Use the screens that appear to enter any necessary settings and/or components. Consult with your network administrator for help. When finished, click OK. CHAPTER 3: SETUP FOR WINDOWS XP...

  • Page 27: Setup For Windows 95/98/Me/2000

    4 | Setup for Windows 95/98/Me/2000 This chapter explains how to set up the LP-E on a notebook computer running Windows 95 v4.00.905B, 98, 98 Second Edition, Me or 2000. Setup Summary STEP 1: Prepare network information. STEP 2: Insert the installation CD. STEP 3: Connect to a LAN port.

  • Page 28: Step 2: Insert The Installation Cd

    STEP 2: Insert the Installation CD Insert the installation CD into the CD drive of your notebook computer. STEP 3: Connect to a LAN Port Plug the connector into a port on your Local Area Network. STEP 4: Insert the Card Insert the LP-E into a PC Card adapter right-side up, with the green label on top.

  • Page 29: Step 5: Install The Software

    STEP 5: Install the Software After you insert the LP-E, an installation wizard will automatically launch. Follow the appropriate instructions below for your Windows version to complete the wizard. Windows 2000 • In the welcome screen, click Next>. • Select Search for a suitable driver for my device. •...
  • Page 30 Windows 98/98SE • .The first screen will introduce the wizard. Click Next>. • In the next screen, select Search for the best driver for your device. Click Next>. • In the next screen, check CD-ROM drive. Click Next>. • Follow the remaining screens until the drivers are installed. Windows 95 •...

  • Page 31: Step 6: Enter Network Settings

    STEP 6: Enter Network Settings 1. Windows 2000: Click Start | Settings | Control Panel | System. Click on the Network Identification tab. Windows 95/98/98SE/Me: Click Start | Settings | Control Panel | Network. 2. Use the screens that appear to enter any necessary settings and to enter any necessary components.

  • Page 32: A | Specifications

    Windows Mobile 5.0 and Windows Mobile 2003/2003SE Windows CE 2.11 or later Windows 95 v4.00.905B, 98, 98 Second Edition, Me, 2000 and XP Windows NT 4.0: Contact Socket technical support at support@socketcom.com Software Included: Socket Low Power Ethernet Installation Disc...

  • Page 33: B | Troubleshooting

    Appendix B Troubleshooting SYMPTOM: ActiveSync does not list the option Network Connection. POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION Your Pocket PC or other Windows Try removing the LP-E Card and Mobile/CE-based device is not reinserting it. If ActiveSync still receiving an IP address from the shows no network connection, wait DHCP server.
  • Page 34 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 LP-E card for a while. SYMPTOM: My DHCP server keeps reporting that it is busy, and I cannot connect to my LAN.

  • Page 35: C | Technical Support

    Appendix C Technical Support If you have trouble installing or using the Low Power Ethernet Card, you can 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.socketcom.com/prodreg.

  • Page 36: Limited Warranty

    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.

  • Page 37: Limited Software Warranty

    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.

  • Page 38: Regulatory Compliance

    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 C-TICK compliant. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
  • Page 39 ® Socket Communications, Inc. 8/2005 Printed in U.S.A.

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