Table of Contents Introduction................1 Unpacking the Dolphin Net Base..........1 Hardware Overview ..............2 Setting up the Net Base............3 LEDs..................4 Configuring the Network ............4 Accessing the Net Base Through a Browser......6 Charging .................. 8 Connecting the Dolphin Terminal to the Net Base ....8 Mounting Options ..............
Dolphin 7900 Series Net Base Quick Start Guide Introduction The Dolphin Net Base charges up to four Dolphin 7900 Series terminals and enables each terminal to communicate with a host device over an Ethernet network. Unpacking the Dolphin Net Base Use only Dolphin 7900 Series peripherals, power cables, and power adapters.
Hardware Overview Front Panel Terminal Wells Dock LED COMM LED Back Panel Two RJ-45 Ethernet Connectors Power Supply Serial DB-9 Port Connector Bottom Panel For details about the bottom panel, see Mounting Options, page 9. Dolphin® 7900 Series Net Base Quick Start Guide...
Power Supply Setting up the Net Base 1. Make sure the power switch on the power adapter is in the OFF position. 2. Plug the power cord into the power adapter. 3. Plug the power connector cable into the power connector on the back panel of the Net Base.
LEDs There are two LEDs per charging/communication slot: the DOCK LED and the COMM LED. They indicate the status of the terminal seated in the slot. Dock LED Lights solid green to indicate that the terminal is properly seated in the slot. The terminal can communicate with the Net Base only when properly seated.
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3. Power up and wait until the COMM LEDs have stopped flashing. The COMM LEDs stop flashing when the Net Base has found the DHCP server. 4. Enter the user name <handheld> and default login password <handheld> to log into Net Base configuration utility. The Net Base menu program displays.
2. On the PC, start Hyperterminal. Use these settings: 115200 bps, 8,N,1. 3. Wait until login prompt displays on Hyperterminal. 4. Enter the user name <handheld> and default login password <handheld> to log into network. ************************************************ * Welcome to the Hand Held Products Net Base...
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3. Enter your Username and Password and click ENTER. The browser retrieves the current values and the home screen appears. Online Help For more information about the Dolphin 7900 Series Net Base, click the User’s Guide link in the left column of the browser window. Links in the Left Column Link Click this link to …...
Applications running on the Dolphin terminal when it is connected to the Net Base should be designed specifically for a partially connected network. For more information, please refer to the Best Practices for Partially Connected Networks document available at www.handheld.com. Dolphin® 7900 Series Net Base Quick Start Guide...
Mounting Options The bottom panel of the Dolphin 7900 Series Net Base offers two mounting options: 1. Insert a DIN Rail for desk mounting or 2. Use the wall mount kit (available separately). Screw slots DIN Rail slot Using the DIN Rail Use a standard 7.5mm H X 35mm W (.29 X 1.37 in) DIN Rail to mount the Net...
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3. Secure the DIN Rail to the horizontal mounting surface. Using the Wall Mount Kit Wall mount kits can be purchased separately to secure the Net Base to a wall or other vertical surface. You need to purchase two kits so that you have two mounting brackets, one for each end of the Net Base.
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3. Use the remaining washer/nut sets to secure the mounting brackets to the bottom panel. 4. Secure the back wedge of the mounting brackets to a stable vertical surface. Dolphin® 7900 Series Net Base Quick Start Guide...
Authorization number (RMA #) before returning the product. North America Hand Held Products Corporate Offices Telephone: (800) 782-4263, Option 3 Fax: (704) 566-6015 E-mail: naservice@handheld.com America Latina Hand Held Products America Latina Teléfono: (239) 263-7600 Fax: (239) 263-9689 E-mail: laservice@handheld.com...
E-mail: latechsupport@handheld.com Online Technical Assistance You can also access technical assistance online at www.handheld.com. Limited Warranty Hand Held Products, Inc. ("Hand Held Products") warrants its products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship and to conform to Hand Held Products’ published specifications applicable to the products purchased at the time of shipment.
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Touch screens are covered by a one-year limited warranty. • The limited duration of the warranty for the Dolphin 7900 Series Net Base is one year. • The limited duration of the warranty for batteries is one year. Use of any battery not sold/manufactured by Hand Held Products may damage the terminal and/or the battery and will void the warranty.
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