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Java® and Java-based trademarks and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the U.S. or other countries, and are used under license. The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by LXE, Inc. is under license.
Bluetooth LXEZ Pairing Keypads Using the Triple-Tap Keypad Using the Alpha-Mode Keypad Display Display Backlight Timer Status LEDs Power Power Modes On Mode Suspend Mode Off Mode Batteries Checking Battery Status Main Battery Pack E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ i ] MX8 Reference Guide...
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LAUNCH.EXE and Persistent Storage REGEDIT.EXE REGLOAD.EXE REGDUMP.EXE WARMBOOT.EXE WAVPLAY.EXE MX8 Command-line Utilities COLDBOOT.EXE PrtScrn.EXE API Calls Access Files on the Flash Card Desktop My Device Folders Wavelink Avalanche Enabler (Optional) Internet Explorer Start Menu Program Options E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ ii ] MX8 Reference Guide...
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Wireless Connection Synchronizing from the Mobile Device Explore Backup Data Files using ActiveSync Prerequisites Serial Port Transfer USB Transfer Connect Disconnect Troubleshooting ActiveSync Cold Boot and Loss of Host Re-connection Control Panel Options About E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ iii ] MX8 Reference Guide...
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Auto At Boot Auto Re-Launch Manual (Launch) Allow Close Match Security Panel Options Panel Launch timeout Replace timeout Restart timeout Status Panel View Save As Troubleshooting AppLock Battery Bluetooth Bluetooth Devices Discover Bluetooth Device Menu E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ iv ] MX8 Reference Guide...
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COM1 Date / Time Dialing Display Background Appearance Backlight Input Panel Internet Options Keyboard Mappable Keys Mixer Output panel Input Panel Mouse MX8 Options Start | Settings | Control Panel | MX8 Options E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ v ] MX8 Reference Guide...
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Strip Leading/Trailing Control Barcode Data Match List Barcode Data Match Edit Buttons Match List Rules Add Prefix/Suffix Control Length Based Barcode Stripping Vibration Tab Stylus System General Tab Memory Tab Device Name Tab Copyrights Tab E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ vi ] MX8 Reference Guide...
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Exit Using Remote Management For Your MX8 Using eXpress Scan Step 1: Create Barcodes Step 2: Scan Barcodes Step 3: Process Completion Reset to Default Settings Reset Registry Reset All Reflash the MX8 E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ vii ] MX8 Reference Guide...
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Client Name Power Save Tx Power Bit Rate Radio Mode Auth Type EAP Type Encryption Status Tab Diags Tab Global Tab Global Parameters IMPORTANT Roam Trigger Roam Delta Roam Period BG Channel Set E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ viii ] MX8 Reference Guide...
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Root CA Certificates Configuring the Profile No Security LEAP PEAP/MSCHAP PEAP/GTC WPA/LEAP EAP-FAST EAP-TLS WPA PSK Certificates Generating a Root CA Certificate Installing a Root CA Certificate Generating a User Certificate Installing a User Certificate E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ ix ] MX8 Reference Guide...
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Keymaps 32 key Numeric-Alpha Keymap 32 key Alpha-Mode Keymap Technical Specifications Dimensions and Weight Environmental Specifications Network Card Specifications Summit 802.11 b/g Summit 802.11a/b/g Bluetooth AppLock Error Messages Hat Encoding Revision History Index E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ x ] MX8 Reference Guide...
The LXE® MX8 is a rugged, portable, hand-held Microsoft® Windows® CE 5.0 equipped mobile computer capable of wireless data communications. The MX8 can receive and transmit information using an 802.11 network card and it can store information for later transmission through an RS-232 or USB port.
3. System Status LED 4. Scan Button 5. Orange Key (Sticky Key) 6. Blue Key (Sticky Key) 7. Scan Status LED 8. Cable Port 9. On / Off Button 10. Alpha Lock LED E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 2 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
Handstrap Retainer Bracket Attach Points 3. Main Battery 4. Battery Fastener 5. Cable Port Note: The touch screen stylus can be tethered to the handstrap or the trigger handle. I/O Port and Cables I/O Port E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 3 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
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I/O Port and Cables Cable: Multipurpose RS-232 and Power MX8055CABLE Cable: Multipurpose USB and Power MX8051CABLE Adapter/Cable : Audio MX8060CABLE E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 4 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
Scanner / Imager Aperture AC/DC Adapter for MX8 and MX8 Cradles MX8301PWRSPLY (US) MX8302PWRSPLY (WW) Scanner / Imager Aperture Caution: Never stare directly into the beam aperture. If Continuous Scan Mode has been enabled (default is disabled), the laser is always on and decoding. Caution: Laser beam is emitted continuously.
1. System Status 2. Scan Button 3. Enter Button 4. On / Off Button 5. Scan Status LED 6. Speaker 7. Alpha Status LED 8. Diamond Keys 9. Orange Key (Sticky) 10. Blue Key (Sticky) E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 7 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
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1. System Status 2. Scan button 3. Enter Button 4. On / Off Button 5. Scan Status LED 6. Speaker 7. Alpha Status LED 8. Diamond Keys 9. Orange Key (Sticky) 10. Blue Key (Sticky) E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 8 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
MX8 Troubleshooting MX8 Troubleshooting Can’t change the date/time or AppLock is installed and may be running in User Mode on the MX8. AppLock user mode adjust the volume. restricts access to the control panels. Touchscreen is not accepting Press <Ctrl>+<Esc> to force the Start Menu to appear. Use the tab, backtab and cursor stylus taps or needs recal- keys to move the cursor from element to element.
802.11b/g and a/b/g Wireless Client The MX8 has an LXE 802.11 network card that supports diversity with two internal antennas. The CPU board does not allow hot swapping the network card. Adjusting power management on the network card is set to static dynamic control. WEP, WPA and LEAP are supported.
The MX8 status indicator is illuminated when the backup battery is being charged by the main battery pack. A new main battery pack can be fully charged in 5 hours when it is in an MX8 connected to AC power and 5 hours when it is in the MX8 multicharger.
Speaker The speaker supplies audible verification signals normally used by the Window’s CE operating system. The speaker is located on the front of the MX8, above the MX8 logo. The mobile device emits a Sound Pressure Level (loudness) of at least...
Hand Held Products 5300 2D image undecoded scanner The integrated scan engine activates when the Scan button on the front of the MX8 is pressed or when the trigger on an installed trigger handle is pressed. A control panel applet (Start | Settings | Control Panel | Scanner) is available to set scanner/imager options.
Alpha and Numeric mode. When using a sequence of keys that do not include the Alph key but does include a sticky key, press the sticky key first then the rest of the key sequence. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 14 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
Alt T, press Alt, then Alpha, then Alt again. A modifier key pressed after itself toggles that modifier key off. Pressing Alph locks the keypad into Alpha mode. Pressing Alph a second time toggles alpha mode off. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 15 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
The keypad backlight can be synchronized with the display backlight activity. Status LEDs The MX8 does not have a Bluetooth managed LED. Any Bluetooth activity indicators are located in the Desktop taskbar. System Status LED is located at the top left of the keypad, above the Scan button.
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Indicates ... Power fail. Replace the main battery with a fully charged main battery. Red - Blinking Connect the MX8 to external AC power then replace the main battery with a fully charged main battery. System Status Main Battery Low. If the main battery is not replaced with a fully charged Red - Steady battery before the main battery fails, the MX8 is turned Off.
Backlight timer expires, then it dims The MX8 After a new MX8 has been received, a charged main battery inserted, and the Power key tapped, the MX8 is always On until both batteries are drained completely of power.
Suspend Mode The Suspend mode is entered when the unit is inactive for a predetermined period of time or the user taps the Power key. MX8 Suspend timers are set using Start | Settings | Control Panel | Power | Schemes tab.
A suspended MX8 maintains the date and time for a minimum of two days using a main battery that has reached the Low Warning point and a fully charged backup battery. The MX8 retains data, during a main battery hot swap, for at least 5 minutes.
The backup battery is a 160 mAh Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) battery that is factory installed in the unit. The energy needed to maintain the backup battery near full charge at all times is drawn from the MX8 main battery. It takes several hours of operation before the backup battery is capable of supporting the operation of the MX8.
The examples found in this section are to be used as examples only, the configuration of your specific MX8 may vary. The following sections provide a general reference for the configuration of the MX8 and some of its optional features.
Hold down the Blue key, the Scan key and the Power key until the screen blanks. Release the keys and the MX8 cold boots. Tap Start | Run and, using the virtual keyboard or SIP, type COLDBOOT. Tap the OK button and the MX8 cold boots. This command is not case-sensitive.
Calibrating the touchscreen will need to be performed during this process. If needed, change the MX8 Time and Date from it’s factory default value by tapping the Start | Settings | Control Panel | Date/Time icon.
Files in the Startup folder are executed, but only from System\Startup. Windows\Startup is parsed too early in the boot process so it has no effect. Executables in System\Startup must be the actual executable, not a shortcut, because shortcuts are not parsed by launch. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 25 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
Saving Changes to the Registry Saving Changes to the Registry The MX8 saves the registry when you: Tap Start | Run then type Warmboot. Tap OK. Perform a Suspend / Resume function (by pressing the Pwr key and then pressing it again).
Java (Optional) Installed by LXE. Files can be accessed by tapping Start | Programs | JEM-CE. Doubletap the EVM icon to open the EVM Console. A folder of Java examples and Plug-ins is also installed with the Java option. LXE does not support Java applications running on the mobile device.
Avalanche The Wavelink Avalanche Enabler installation file is loaded on the MX8 by LXE; however, the device is not configured to launch the installation file automatically. The installation application must be run manually the first time Avalanche is used. Following installation, the Wavelink Avalanche Enabler will be an auto-launch application.
Note: Files in the Startup folder are executed, but only from \System\Startup. They are not copied to another directory. REGEDIT.EXE Registry Editor – LXE recommends caution when editing the Registry and also recommends making a backup copy of the registry before changes are made.
Access Files on the Flash Card Click the My Device icon on the Desktop then click the System icon. A flash card is used for permanent storage of the MX8 drivers, CAB files and utilities. It is also used for registry content back up. CAB files, when executed, are not deleted.
Help application installed in the mobile device. The MX8 Desktop appearance is similar to that of a desktop PC running Windows 2000 or XP. At a minimum, it has the following icons that can be double tapped with the stylus to access My Computer, Internet Explorer, and the Recycle Bin.
LXE® computers with Microsoft® Windows® CE. enabler for Wavelink Avalanche is loaded on the LXE device but not installed. When the enabler is installed this icon is displayed on the desktop. Java is an option installed by LXE.
Related Manual: “Using Wavelink Avalanche on LXE Windows Computers”. The MX8 has the Avalanche Enabler installation files loaded, but not installed, on the mobile device when it is shipped from LXE. The installation files are located in the System folder on CE devices. The installation application must be run manually the first time Avalanche is used.
Communication Stores Network communication options ActiveSync Transfer files between a MX8 and a desktop computer Connect Run this command after setting up a connection Start FTP Server Begin connection to FTP server Stop FTP Server End connection to FTP server...
Java (Optional) Installed by LXE. Files can be accessed by tapping Start | Programs | JEM-CE. Doubletap the EVM icon to open the EVM Console. A folder of Java examples and Plug-ins is also installed with the Java option. LXE does not support Java applications running on the mobile device.
The eXpress Scan utility allows an administrator to scan barcodes to provide the initial network and Avalanche Mobile Device Server address configuration. This eliminates the need to edit radio parameters manually on the MX8. eXpress Scan uses barcodes created with eXpress Config.
There are few changes in the Windows CE version of Media Player as it relates to the general desktop Windows PC Microsoft Media Player options. The Media Player on the MX8 can be accessed by clicking Start | Programs | Media Player. Click the “?” button to access Media Player Help.
When the taskbar is auto hidden, press the Ctrl key then the Esc key to make the Start button appear. General Tab Factory Default Settings Always on Top Enabled Auto hide Disabled Show Clock Enabled Taskbar Properties, General Tab E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 38 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
Tap the checkbox to have the Control Panel folders appear in drop down menu format from the Settings | Control Panel menu option. Clear Contents of Document Folder Tap the Clear button to remove the contents of the Document folder. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 39 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
Refer to Start | Help for an explanation of standard Windows CE taskbar icons. Following are a few of the MX8 and LXE unique taskbar icons that may appear in the Taskbar. These icons are in addition to the Windows CE taskbar icons.
PC is available from the Microsoft website. Follow their instructions to locate, download and install ActiveSync on your desktop computer. Using Microsoft ActiveSync version 3.8 or higher, you can synchronize information on your desktop computer with the MX8 and vice versa. Synchronization compares the data on your mobile device with your desktop computer and updates both with the most recent data.
USB cable is connected, not requiring you to select “Connect” from the start menu. Cable for USB ActiveSync Connection: MX8051CABLE - MX8 Charge/Comm Interface Cable with USB Client port for ActiveSync. USB end of cable connects to PC/Laptop USB port.
MX8055CABLE - MX8 Charge/Comm Interface Cable with serial connector to connect to PC/Laptop serial port. Connect the MX8 end of the cable to the I/O connector on the bottom of the MX8. Connect the serial port cable end to a COM port on a PC or laptop.
\Windows folder on the mobile device. (Technically, the only files you cannot delete or copy are ones marked as system files in the original build of the Windows image. This, however, includes most of the files in the \Windows folder). E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 45 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
A desktop or laptop PC with an available serial port and a mobile device with a serial port. The desktop or laptop PC must be running Windows NT or greater. Null modem cable with all control lines connected. LXE recommends using the null modem cable part number listed in Connect and Communicate.
Tap the status bar icon in the lower right hand corner of the status bar. Then tap the Disconnect button. Network Connection Put the mobile device into Suspend. Tap the status bar icon in the lower right hand corner of the status bar. Then tap the Disconnect button. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 47 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
If the MX8 is connected to a PC by a cable, disconnect the cable from the MX8 and reconnect it again. Check that the correct connection is selected (Serial or USB “Client” if this is the initial ActiveSync installation).
Start | Settings | Control Panel or My Device | Control Panel link Note: Change the font displayed on the touchscreen by choosing Start | Settings | Control Panel | Keyboard and then the Key map dropdown list. Tap the ? button for Help when changing MX8 Control Panel options. Option Function Software, hardware, versions and network IP.
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Remove Programs Select to remove specific user installed programs in their entirety. LXE Scan Wedge utility. Set scanner key wedge, scanner port, and imager LED illu- Scanner mination options. Assign baud rate, parity, stop bits and data bits for COM1 port.
The registry settings for the Version tab are under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE \ Software \ LXE \ Version in the registry. To add a user application to the Version panel, create a new string value under the HKLM\Software\LXE\Version key. The string name should be the Application name to appear in the Version window.
The Versions tab displays the versions of many of the software programs installed. Not all installed software installed on the mobile device is included in this list and the list varies depending on the applications loaded on the MX8. The LXE Image line displays the revision of the system software installed.
Accessibility Start | Settings | Control Panel | Accessibility Customize the way the MX8 keyboard, sound, display, mouse, automatic reset and notification sounds function. There are a few changes from general Windows desktop Accessibility options. Note: LXE disables the keypad StickyKeys and StickyKeys Settings on the Keyboard panel as this setting, when enabled, interferes with LXE's assigned sticky key implementation.
Administration - for AppLock Introduction LXE’s AppLock is designed to be run on LXE certified Windows CE based devices only. LXE loads the AppLock program as part of the LXE customer installation process. MX8 AppLock is setup by the Administrator by tapping Start | Settings | Control Panel | Administration.
LXE devices with the AppLock feature are shipped to boot in Administration mode with no default password, thus when the MX8 is first booted, the user has full access to the device and no password prompt is displayed. After the administrator specifies the applications to lock, a password is assigned and the device is rebooted or the hotkey is pressed, the device switches to end-user mode.
In addition to these configuration options, the administrator can view and manage the status logs of AppLock sessions. Administrator default values for this device: Administrator Hotkey Shift+Ctrl+A Password none Application path and name none Application command line none E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 56 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
To summarize, if an error occurs that prevents AppLock from switching to user mode, the password will not timeout and AppLock will wait until the correct password is entered. Forgotten password? See: Troubleshooting E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 57 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
A checkmark indicates applications currently active or available for Launching by the user. When Keyboard is selected, the MX8 default input method (Input Panel, Transcriber, or custom input method) is activated. The check to the left of the application name indicates that the application is active.
Hotkey (Activation hotkey) If the mobile device uses LXE’s Multi AppLock to allow the user to switch between applications, the default Activation key is Ctrl+Spc. The key sequence switches the focus between one application and another. Data entry affects the application running in the foreground only.
If a password has not been configured, the Administrator Control panel is displayed. Important: Before setting up multiple instances of the same application, make sure the targeted software application will allow two instances to run at the same time. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 60 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
Default is Ctrl+Spc. Select the Global Key key sequence the end-user is to press when switching between Global Key applications. The Global Key default key sequence must be defined by the AppLock Administrator. The Global key is presented to the end-user as the Activation key. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 61 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
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Use the left and right scroll buttons to move from application setup screen to application setup screen. The left Scroll and right buttons update the information on the screen with the previous or next configured application Buttons respectively. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 62 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
Launch Button Launch Button Note: The Launch button may not be available in all versions of Multi-AppLock. Contact your LXE representative for assistance, downloads and AppLock update availability. When clicked, displays the Launch options panel for the Filename selected on the Administration panel.
Order number) and no delay (0 seconds) for all other applications. Note: Launch order is determined by the Order specified in the Application tab. The Order value does not have to be sequential. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 64 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
The delay is specified in seconds. Valid values are between 0 (no delay) and 99 seconds. AppLock must also be configured to automatically re-launch an application. To AppLock, application termination by the end- user is indistinguishable from application termination for any other reason. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 65 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
When Auto At Boot and Manual (Launch) are both disabled for a specific application, the application is 1) not placed on the list of approved applications for end-user manual launch and 2) never launched, and 3) not displayed on the Switchpad. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 66 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
Error conditions may generate a topmost popup requiring an end-user response, memory resource issues requiring an end-user response, etc. Also at the administrator’s discretion, these types of applications can be started manually (see Manual [Launch]) by the end-user. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 67 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
Match field must be used. Use the Match field to specify up to 32 characters of the class name for the application. For example, DOS applications using a standard DOS display box should specify condev_appcls in the Match textbox. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 68 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
After the user closes the dialog box, the Security Panel is displayed and the password can then be entered and confirmed again. If the passwords match, the password is encrypted and saved. See Also: Passwords Troubleshooting E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 69 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
This specifies the period of time for AppLock to wait for an application to restart. If the application fails to restart automatically, AppLock then proceeds according to the options selected when the application was configured on the Application Launch panels. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 70 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
Error status messages are logged when an error occurs and is intended to be used by the administrator to deter- Error mine why the specified application cannot be locked. Processing status shows the flow control of AppLock components and is mainly intended for LXE Customer Serv- Process ice when helping users troubleshoot problems with their AppLock program.
If two copies of the same application are configured, but the application only allows one copy to run at a time, for exam- ple Microsoft Pocket Word and LXE RFTerm, the switch to end-user fails. AppLock stays in Administration mode and is stopped until the Administrator password is entered.
Battery Start | Settings | Control Panel | Battery This panel is used to view the status and percentage of power remaining in the MX8 main battery. The data cannot be edited by the user. The battery gas gauge icon resides in the system tray and shows four levels of charge – 100%, 75%, 50%, 25%. At a point below 50% the system status LED will turn yellow and the gas gauge icon will turn yellow.
The MX8 can pair with one Bluetooth scanner and one Bluetooth printer. It is not necessary to disconnect a paired scanner and printer before a different scanner or printer is paired with the MX8. The target Bluetooth device should be as close as possible (line of sight) to the MX8 during the pairing process.
Bluetooth Devices Bluetooth Devices The Bluetooth Devices tab displays any device previously discovered and paired with the MX8. Bluetooth Devices Panel E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 75 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
Tap Stop at any time to end the Discover and Query for Unique Identifier functions. Note: When an active paired device enters Suspend Mode, is turned Off or leaves the MX8 Bluetooth scanning range, the Bluetooth connection between the paired device and the MX8 is lost. There may be audible or visual signals as paired devices disconnect from the MX8.
An icon with a red background indicates the device's Bluetooth connection is inactive. An icon with a white background indicates the device is connected to the MX8 and the device's Bluetooth connection is active. Double-tap a device in the list to open the device properties menu. The target device does not need to be active.
Data on the Bluetooth Properties panel cannot be changed by the user. The data displayed is the result of the device Query performed during the Discovery process. The Status dialog box reflects the current state of the highlighted device. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 78 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
The default value is Bluetooth On. Report when connection lost A dialog box appears on the MX8 display notifying the user the connection between one (or all) of the paired Bluetooth devices has stopped. Click the OK button or the X button to remove the dialog box from the screen.
Default This option is enabled by default. Computer is connectable There is no dialog connected to this checkbox. Enable this checkbox when you want the MX8 to be able to pair with other Bluetooth devices. Default This option is enabled by default.
Prompt if devices request to pair Prompt if devices request to pair A dialog box appears on the MX8 screen notifying the user a Bluetooth device requests to pair with the MX8. This option is disabled by default. The requesting Bluetooth device does not need to have been Discovered by the MX8 before the pairing request is received.
This panel lists the assigned Computer Friendly Name (that other devices may discover during their Discovery and Query process), the Bluetooth MAC address, and software version levels. The data cannot be edited by the user. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 82 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
Discover and pair with nearby Bluetooth devices. Only LXE printers or scanners are recognized and displayed in the Bluetooth panel. All other Bluetooth devices are ignored. Prerequisite: The Bluetooth devices have been setup to allow them to be “Discovered” and “Connected/Paired”. The System Administrator is familiar with the pairing function of the Bluetooth devices.
LED on the device, or a dialog box is placed on the MX8 display. 10. Whenever the MX8 is turned On, all previously paired, live, Bluetooth devices in the vicinity are paired, one at a time, with the MX8.
MX8 is out of range of all paired Bluetooth device(s). Connection is inactive. Note: When an active paired device enters Suspend Mode, is turned Off or leaves the MX8 Bluetooth scan range, the Bluetooth connection between the paired device and the MX8 is lost. There may be audible or visual signals as paired devices disconnect from the MX8.
Bluetooth icon in the taskbar. Sample Bluetooth Address Barcode Label Locate the barcode label, similar to the one shown above, attached to the MX8. The label is the Bluetooth address identifier for the MX8. The mobile Bluetooth scanner / imager requires this information before discovering, pairing, connecting or disconnecting can occur.
1. Scan the Bluetooth address barcode label, attached to the MX8, with the LXE Bluetooth mobile scanner. 2. If this is the first time the Bluetooth scanner has scanned the MX8 Bluetooth label, the devices are paired. See section titled “Bluetooth Beep and LED...
The devices are paired. The Bluetooth barcode reader responds with a series of beeps and LED flashes. Refer to the following section titled “Bluetooth Beep and LED Indications”. Note: After scanning the MX8 Bluetooth label, if there is no beep and no LED flash from the Bluetooth device, the devices are currently paired.
Pairing supports SPP devices only. Up to two Bluetooth devices can be connected to the MX8 at a time; LXE supports one Bluetooth scanner and one Bluetooth printer.
Start | Settings | Control Panel | Certificates Manage digital certificates used for secure communication. Note: Digital certificates are date sensitive. If the date on the MX8 is incorrect, wireless authentication will fail. The Certificates stores lists the certificates trusted by the MX8 mobile device user.
Note: COM1 does not support 5V switchable power on Pin 9 for tethered scanners connected to the I/O port at the base of the MX8. Factory Default Settings Baud Rate 9600 Stop Bits Parity None Data Bits E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 91 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
Date / Time Date / Time Start | Settings | Control Panel | Date/Time - or - Time in Desktop Taskbar Use this MX8 panel to set Date, Time, Time Zone, and assign a Daylight Savings location. Factory Default Settings Current Time...
Dialing Dialing Start | Settings | Control Panel | Dialing Set dialup properties for internal modems (not supplied or supported on the MX8 by LXE). Factory Default Settings Location Work Area Code Tone Dialing Enabled Country/Region Disable Call Waiting Disabled (blank)
The display might also called the touchscreen. Select the desktop background image and appearance scheme for the MX8. Using the options on the Backlight tab, set the display backlight and keypad backlight timers when running on battery or external power.
Tap the Save button to save any changes, renaming the scheme if desired. Tap the Delete button to delete schemes. Tap the Apply button to apply the selected scheme to the display. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 95 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
Backlight Backlight The backlight settings use the LXE set of default timeouts and is synchronized to the User Idle setting in the Schemes tab in the Power control panel. When the backlight timer expires, the touchscreen backlight is dimmed, not turned off. When both checkboxes are unchecked, the backlight never turns off (or dims).
Input Panel Input Panel Start | Settings | Control Panel | Input Panel Set the current MX8 keys and data input method. Factory Default Settings Input Method Keyboard Allow applications to change Enabled input panel state Options button Keys Small keys...
Third party cookies Prompt Session cookies Always allow Advanced Stylesheets Enabled Theming Support Enable Multimedia All options enabled Security All options enabled Popups Block popups Disabled Display notification Enabled Use same window Disabled E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 98 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
Tahoma font is on every unit and includes English (default), European (French, Spanish, German, Portuguese), Scandinavian languages, Arabic, Cyrillic, Greek, Hebrew, and Thai. See Also: Regional Settings for instruction for setting User Interface Language and Default Input Language. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 101 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
Start | Settings | Control Panel | Mixer The MX8 has a speaker. It is active when a headset is not connected to the device. Use the settings on these panels to adjust the volume, record gain and sidetone for microphone input, speaker and speaker output.
Input Boost - When checked (enabled) increases the sensitivity of the microphone by 20 dB. How To . . . Enable Microphone -- Enable the Mic radio button and the Input Boost checkbox. Disable Microphone -- Enable the None radio button. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 104 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
Mouse Mouse Start | Settings | Control Panel | Mouse Use this option to set the double-tap sensitivity for stylus taps on the MX8 touchscreen. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 105 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
Start | Settings | Control Panel | MX8 Options Set the IPv6 addressing. It may be necessary to warmboot the MX8 after making desired changes. A pop up window indicates if a warmboot is required. Note: Contact your LXE representative for upgrades if there is no icon corresponding to this item in the Control Panel.
Network and Dialup Options Start | Settings | Control Panel | Network and Dialup Connections Set MX8 network driver properties and network access properties. Select a connection to use, or create a new connection. Create a New Connection 1. On the mobile device, select Start | Settings | Control Panel | Network and Dialup Connections. A window is dis- played showing the existing connections.
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You can activate the connection by double-tapping on the specific connection icon in the Remote Networking window, but this will only start an RAS (Remote Access Services) session, and does not start ActiveSync properly. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 108 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
Owner Owner Start | Settings | Control Panel | Owner Set the MX8 owner details. The Network ID is used when logging into a remote network. Factory Default Settings Identification Name Blank Company Blank Address Blank Telephones Blank Display owner ID at power-on...
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Owner Enter user name, password and domain to be used when logging into network resources. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 110 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
Start | Settings | Control Panel | Password Use this panel to set MX8 user access to control panels and power up password properties. Important: This password must be entered before performing a cold boot or cold reset. If entering a power-on or screen saver password does not allow you to disable this password protection or perform a cold boot, contact Customer Support.
PC Connection PC Connection Start | Settings | Control Panel | PC Connection Use these options to control a cabled connection (USB, serial) between the MX8 and a nearby desktop/laptop computer. Factory Default Settings Enable direct connection Enabled Connect using USB Client Unchecking the Enable direct connections checkbox disables ActiveSync on the MX8.
Power Start | Settings | Control Panel | Power The MX8 power mode timers are cumulative. The System Idle timer begins the countdown after the User Idle timer has expired and the Suspend timer begins the countdown after the System Idle timer has expired.
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And the device enters Suspend after 5 minutes and 18 seconds of no activity. If the User Idle timer is set to Never, the power scheme timers never place the device in User Idle, System Idle or Sus- pend modes. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 114 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
Regional and Language Settings Start | Settings | Control Panel | Regional Settings Set the appearance of numbers, currency, time and date based on regional and language settings. Set the MX8 user interface language and the default input language. Factory Default Settings...
Note: Lists programs installed in RAM that have been marked for removal. Select a program and tap Remove. Follow the prompts on the screen to uninstall MX8 user-installed only programs. The change takes effect immediately. Files stored in the My Documents folder are not removed using this option.
Scanner LED is solid amber. The scanner is not operational during the configuration update. Note: The integrated scan engine activates when a Scan button on the front of the MX8 is pressed or when the trigger on an installed trigger handle is pressed.
If Translate All is set, key is translated to CTRL + char, and output. If Translate All is not set, and key has a valid VK code, key is output. Otherwise, key is ignored (not output). The barcode data is ready to be read by applications. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 118 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
Baud Rate 9600 Stop Bits Parity None Data Bits Barcode Tab Enable Code ID None Continuous Scan Mode Disabled Timeout between same symbol 1 second Vibration Good Scan Vibration Bad Scan Vibration Long E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 119 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
If “Send Key Messages (WEDGE)” is not checked, the Scanner Driver is in “Block” mode which buffers the data that can be read by an application from the WDG: device through the OS or LXE APIs. Note that this latter method is significantly faster than using “Wedge”.
Integrated laser scanner default values are 9600 Baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and No parity. EV-15 scanner default values are 19200 Baud, 8 data bits, 1 stop bit and No parity. If these values are changed, the default values are restored after a cold boot or reflashing. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 121 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
Enabling or disabling a specific barcode symbology is done manually using the configuration barcode in the Integrated Scanner Programming Guide (available on the LXE Manuals CD and the LXE ServicePass website). Choose an option in the Enable Code ID drop-down box: None, AIM ID, Symbol ID, or Custom ID.
(based on configurable Barcode Data) add a prefix or suffix to a barcode before transmission. Define the operations the LXE Wedge performs on control characters Ctrl Char Mapping (values less than 0x20) embedded in barcodes.
When Strip: Code ID (see Symbology panel) is enabled, the entire Code ID string is stripped (i.e. treated as a Code ID). UPC/EAN Codes only: The code id for supplemental barcodes is not stripped. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 124 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
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Scanner Control Panel processing causes a bad scan beep by the mobile device on the same data. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 125 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
ID Code defines the data at the beginning of a barcode that acts as an identifier (the actual Code ID). Both Name and ID Code must be specified in order to add a custom Code ID to the Custom IDs list. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 126 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
The Clear All button text changes to a Remove button when an item in the Custom IDs list is selected. Click the desired line item and then click the Remove button to delete it. Line items are Removed one at a time. Contents of the text box fields are cleared at the same time. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 127 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
Escaped hex- The hex-encoding to pass through to the Value 0x0C is a barcode is Vertical Tab \0x0A or 0\x0A encoded text application. converted to text 0x0A See "Hat Encoding" on page 248 E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 128 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
Note: Rejected barcodes generate a bad scan beep. In some cases, the receipt of data from the scanner triggers a good scan beep (from the external scanner), and then the rejection of scanned barcode data by the processing causes a bad scan beep on the same data. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 129 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
Barcode - Ctrl Char Mapping The Ctrl Char Mapping button (Control Character Mapping) activates a dialog to define the operations the LXE Wedge performs on control characters (values less than 0x20) embedded in barcodes. Control characters can be replaced with user-defined text which can include hat encoded or hex encoded values.
This button is grayed unless an entry in the list box is highlighted. When an entry (or entries) is highlighted, and the Delete button is clicked, the highlighted material is deleted from the list box. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 131 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
Barcode Data) add a prefix or suffix to a barcode. The Symbology drop-down box contains all symbologies supported on the MX8. An asterisk appears in front of symbologies that have already been configured or have been modified from the default value.
Max field is rejected. The default for this field is All (9999). If the value entered is greater than the maximum value allowed for that symbology, the maximum valid length is used instead. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 133 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
Strips the Code ID based on the type code id specified in the Enable Code ID field in the Barcode tab. By default, Code ID stripping is enabled for all symbologies (meaning code IDs will be stripped, unless specifically configured otherwise). E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 134 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
Tap the desired line item and then tap the Remove button to delete it. Line items are Removed one at a time. Contents of the text box fields are cleared at the same time. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 135 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
Code ID is disabled, then the barcode data to match must include the Code ID. If Strip Code ID is enabled, the data should not include the Code ID since it has already been stripped. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 136 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
If ‘All’ is selected, the suffix is added for any symbology that has not been specifically configured. Note: Non-ASCII equivalent keys in Key Message mode are unavailable in this option. Non-ASCII equivalent keys include the function keys (e.g. F1), arrow keys, Page up, Page down, Home, and End. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 137 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
Create four custom IDs, using 1 for EAN 128 barcode and 0 for Code 128 barcode. c1 = Code = ‘]C1’ c2 = Code = ‘]C1’ c3 = Code = ‘]C0’ (24 character barcode is Code 128) c4 = Code = ‘]C1’ E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 138 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
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= 20, max length = 20, strip leading 0, strip trailing 4, Code ID enabled, Barcode Data = “00” Add the AIM custom symbologies. Refer to the previous section Barcode – Symbology Settings for instruction. Click the Barcode Data button. Click the Add button. Add the data for the match codes. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 139 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
Enable this parameter when a tactile response on a good scan or bad scan is desired. Scan sounds are accompanied by a tactile response when the internal scanner Sound parameter is enabled. Enable short, medium or long duration for each selection (good scan and bad scan). E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 140 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
Stylus Start | Settings | Control Panel | Stylus Use this control panel option to set stylus double-tap sensitivity properties and calibrate the MX8 touch panel when needed. Double Tap Follow the instructions on the screen and tap the OK button to save any double tap changes.
Memory sizes given do not include memory used up by the operating system. For example, a system with 128 MB may only report 99 MB memory, since 29 MB is used by the operating system. This is actual DRAM memory, and does not include internal flash used for storage. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 142 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
The device name and description can be changed by the user. Enter the name and description using either the keypad or the Input Panel and tap OK to save the changes. This information is used to identify the MX8 to other computers and devices.
Copyrights Tab Copyrights Tab This screen is presented for information only. The Copyrights information cannot be changed by the user. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 144 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
You can also select / deselect sounds for key clicks and screen taps and whether each is loud or soft. As the volume scrollbar is moved between Loud and Soft, the MX8 emits a tone each time the volume increases or decreases.
WAV files and can be replaced by a WAV file of the user’s choice. By default a good scan sound on the MX8 is a single beep, and a bad scan sound is a double beep. WiFi Control Panel Start | Settings | Control Panel | WiFi or click the Summit Client Utility icon Use this option to set parameters and manage profiles for the wireless client pre-loaded on your MX8.
Installing the Enabler on LXE Devices LXE CE devices have the Avalanche Enabler installation files loaded, but not installed, on the mobile device when it is shipped from LXE. The installation files are located in the \System folder on CE devices.
The Avalanche folder cannot be deleted while the Enabler is running. See Stop the Enabler Service. If sharing errors occur while attempting to delete the Avalanche folder, warm boot the MX8, immediately delete the Avalanche folder, and then perform another warm boot. Stop the Enabler Service To stop the Enabler from monitoring for updates from the Mobility Center Console: 1.
The Enabler running on the MX8 will attempt to access COM1, COM2, and COM3. “Agent not found” will be reported if the Mobile Device Server is not located or a serial port is not present or available (COM port settings can be verified using the LXE scanner applet in the Control Panel on the MX8).
Two additional utilities are necessary for remote management. These utilities are included on CE mobile devices manufactured after April 2007. The LXE Remote Management Utility (RMU) must be installed on all LXE mobile devices first – then you can control mobile device reboot, storage RAM adjustment, real-time updates and Avalanche Enabler properties.
Version Information on LXE Mobile Devices The VersionInfo.EXE file is included in the Remote Management Utility package downloaded to the MX8. It is stored in the \Program Files\RMU folder. When VersionInfo.EXE is opened, a dialog box is presented to the MX8 user displaying:...
User Interface User Interface The Enabler can be configured and controlled manually through the user interface on the MX8. This section details the functionality that can be controlled by the user or system administrator. Parameters and Screen Displays Screen displays shown in this section are designed to present the end-user with information graphically.
The Enabler user interface application is launched by clicking either the Enabler Settings icon on the desktop or Taskbar or by selecting Avalanche Enabler from the Programs menu. The opening screen presents the MX8 user with the connection status and a navigation menu. Avalanche Enabler Opening Screen Note: Some parameters and features described in this section may not be available if you are not running the latest version of the Enabler.
Console utilities. Refer to the Wavelink Avalanche Mobility Center User Guide for details. The Settings option under the File menu allows the MX8 user to access the control panel to locally configure the Enabler settings. The Enabler control panel is, by default, password protected.
Avalanche Update using File | Settings Avalanche Update using File | Settings Use these menu options to setup the Avalanche Enabler on the MX8. LXE recommends changing settings and then saving the changes (reboot) before connecting to the network. Alternatively, the Mobile Device Server can be disabled until needed (refer to the Wavelink Avalanche Mobility Center User’s Guide for details).
Connection Connection Options Avalanche Enter the IP Address or host name of the Mobile Device Server assigned to the MX8. Server Address Check Serial Indicates whether the Enabler should first check for serial port connection to the Mobile Device Server Connection before checking for a wireless connection to the Mobile Device Server.
Execution Execution Note the dimmed options on this MX8 panel. This menu option is designed to manage downloaded applications for automatic execution upon startup. Execution Options (Dimmed) Auto-Execute An application that has been installed with the Avalanche Management system can be run Selection automatically following each boot.
Sync Clock Reset the time on the MX8 based on the time on the Mobile Device Server host PC. On Startup – Connect to the Mobile Device Server when the Enabler is accessed. On Resume – Connect to the Mobile Device Server when resuming from Suspend mode.
Startup/Shutdown Startup/Shutdown LXE recommends using LXE AppLock to manage the taskbar. AppLock is resident on each mobile device with a Windows CE OS (with the exception of the HX3). AppLock configuration instructions are located in the MX8 reference guide. Startup / Shutdown Options...
LXE recommends using LXE eXpress Config and eXpress Scan for this function. eXpress Scan is included with the updated MX8 enablers. Scan Config Option Scan Config functionality is a standard option of the Wavelink Avalanche MC system but is not currently supported by LXE on the MX8. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 160 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
Display Window Display Options Update Window Display The user interface for the Enabler can be configured to dynamically change based on the status of the MX8 connection with the Mobile Device Server. At startup Default is Half Screen. Options are Half screen, Hidden or Full screen.
AppLock configuration instructions are located in each equipment-specific reference guide. Application Shortcuts Configure shortcuts to other applications on the MX8. Shortcuts are viewed and activated in the Programs panel. This limits the user’s access to certain applications when the Enabler is controlling the mobile device display.
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When enabled, the Enabler will ignore any network or wireless settings coming from Use Manual Settings the Avalanche MC Console and use only the network settings on the MX8. Selecting the Properties icon displays the Manual Settings Properties dialog applet.
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Wireless Manual Settings Properties Panels For MX8 descriptions of these Enabler parameters, refer to the MX8 Reference Guide. LXE does not recommend enabling “Manage Wireless Settings” for Summit Client devices. Troubleshooting: When you download a profile that is configured to manage network and wireless settings, the Enabler will not apply the manage network and wireless settings to the adapter unless the global Manage wireless settings and Manage network settings options are enabled on the Adapters panel (see Figure titled Adapters Options –...
It also searches for new adapters and may cause a slight delay to refresh the contents of the drop-down menu. Status Display Link speed indicates the speed at which the signal is being sent from the adapter to the MX8. Speed is dependent on signal strength. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 165 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
Using Remote Management For Your MX8 1. Configure the radio to connect to the network running the Mobile Device Server. After the MX8 is connected, proceed to step 2. 2. If it is desired to configure the radio using the Summit package, add the configured package to the Wavelink Avalanche MC Console and enable it.
MX8 eXpress Scan Desktop Icon If the MX8 has an eXpress Scan icon on the desktop, eXpress Scan may be used for the initial configuration of the device. If the eXpress Scan icon is not present on the desktop, install the Enabler following the instructions earlier in this section.
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The password can be re-entered and Barcode 1 scanned again. Scan Remaining Barcodes The remaining barcodes may be scanned in any order. After a barcode is scanned, that barcode is removed from the “Remaining:” list and placed in the “Scanned:” list. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 168 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
After the last barcode is scanned, the settings are automatically applied. Configuring Settings Once configured, the MX8 is warmbooted. Once connected to the wireless network and the Mobile Device Server, any software updates and additional configuration data are downloaded. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 169 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
Calibrating the touchscreen will need to be performed during this process. If needed, change the MX8 Time and Date from it’s factory default value by tapping Start | Settings | Control Panel | Date/Time icon.
Depending on the size of the operating system, the total time required for successful reflashing may require several minutes. The OS upgrade files are unique to your MX8's physical configuration and date of manufacture. OS upgrade files designed for one device configuration should not be used on a different device configuration.
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When the flash update is complete, remove the SD card (if desired), replace the rubber barrier and replace the main battery. The unit automatically performs a cold boot. Check the OS update version by selecting Start | Settings | Control Panel | About or About LXE | Software tab. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 172 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
In case of update error, the application will not reboot the system, instead, it will show the error message on screen and wait for user’s confirmation to proceed. Always perform MX8 updates when there is a fully charged main battery and backup battery and/or a dependable exter- nal power source connected to the MX8.
The operating system will not be able to execute the OS update when the battery level is too low (25% or less), as there is a high risk that the power remaining in the battery expires when executing the update and the MX8 will be left in an inoperable state.
Wireless Network Configuration for LXE Devices The LXE MX8 uses either a Summit 802.11b/g radio or a Summit 802.11a/b/g radio. The radio can be configured for no encryption, WEP encryption or WPA security. Please refer to the table below for the security options supported.
The SCU help may also be accessed by selecting Start | Help and tapping the Summit Client Utility link. The SCU does not have to be accessed to view the help information using this option. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 176 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
The signal strength for the currently associated/authenticated Access Point is -71 dBm to -90 dBm The signal strength for the currently associated/authenticated Access Point is -51 dBm to -70 dBm The signal strength for the currently associated/authenticated Access Point is greater than -50 dBm E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 177 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
The WZC icon may not be visible until control is passed to the WZC utility as described below. You can use either the Wireless Zero Configuration Utility or the Summit Client Utility to connect to your network. LXE recommends using the Summit Client Utility to connect to your network. The Wireless Zero Configuration Utility cannot control the complete set of security features of the radio.
Profile and Global parameters may only be edited after entering the Admin Login password. The Active Profile may be changed without logging in. Once logged in, the button label changes to Admin Logout. The admin is also automatically logged out when the SCU is exited. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 179 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
Main Tab Access additional troubleshooting features on the Diags Tab After Admin login, the use can also: Create, edit, rename and delete profiles on the Profile Tab Edit global parameters on the Global Tab E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 180 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
Auto Profile. The search continues until: the SCU connects to and, if necessary, authenticates with one of the specified profiles or until the Off button is clicked to turn off Auto Profile. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 181 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
Using the Scan Feature Commit – Ensures that the profile settings made on this screen are saved in the profile. When not logged in, the parameters can be viewed, but cannot be changed. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 182 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
The SSID parameter is assigned the value of the SSID of the AP. Other profile entries must be completed manually. Click the Refresh button to update the display. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 183 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
Access Points. Default: Blank Power Save Power save mode. Options: CAM (Constantly Awake Mode, power save off) Maximum (Maximum power saving mode) Fast (Fast power saving mode) Default: Fast E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 184 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
It is important this parameter correspond to the AP to which the device is to connect. For example, if this parameter is set to G rates only the LXE device may only connect to APs set for G rates and not those set for B and G rates.
None LEAP EAP-FAST PEAP-MSCHAP PEAP-GTC EAP-TLS Default: None Note: The EAP type chosen determines if the Credentials button is active. Available entries on the Credentials pop up window vary by EAP type chosen. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 187 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
CCKM TKIP CKIP Manual CKIP Auto Default: None Note: The Encryption type chosen determines if the WEP/PSK Keys button is active. Available entries on the pop up window vary by encryption type chosen. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 188 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
There are no user entries on this screen. Note: After completing radio configuration, it is a good idea to review this screen to verify the radio has associated (no encryption, WEP) or authenticated (LEAP, any WPA), as indicated above. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 189 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
Save To… – Use this save the results of the diagnostics to a text file. Use the explorer window to specify the name and location for the diagnostic file. The text file can viewed using an application such as WordPad. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 190 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
“Custom” when the operating system registry has been used to set the parameter to a value not available from the Global settings parameter options. Selecting Custom for a parameter has no effect as the parameter value returns to the previously selected value when you press Commit. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 191 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
“Custom” when the operating system registry has been used to set the parameter to a value not available from the Global settings parameter options. Selecting Custom for a parameter has no effect as the parameter value returns to the previously selected value when you press Commit. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 192 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
“Custom” when the operating system registry has been used to set the parameter to a value not available from the Global settings parameter options. Selecting Custom for a parameter has no effect as the parameter value returns to the previously selected value when you press Commit. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 193 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
Optimized (Use Cisco Information Element and CCX version number, support all CCX features except AP assisted roaming, AP specified maximum transmit power and radio management) Off (Do not use Cisco Information Element and CCX version) Default: Off (for 802.11b/g radio) Optimized (for 802.11a/b/g radio) E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 194 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
Main Only (802.11a/b/g radio) The value for this parameter should be set as follows: Antenna Configuration TX Diversity A Main and BG Main Main Only A Main and A Aux BG Main and BG Aux E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 195 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
If the packet size exceeds the specified number of bytes set in the Request to Send (RTS) threshold, an RTS is sent before sending the packet. A low RTS threshold setting can be useful in areas where many client devices are associating with the Access Point. Options: 0 to 2347 Default: 2347 E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 196 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
The LED on the radio card is not visible to the user when the radio card is installed in a sealed MX8. Options: On, Off Default: Tray Icon Determines if the Summit icon is displayed in the system tray. Options:...
Windows certificate store. LXE suggests ensuring the directory path currently exists before assigning the path in this parameter. For example, if the certificate is stored in My Computer/System/mycertificate.cer, enter System in the Certs Path text box as the directory path.
Options: 0 to 30,000 ms Default: 5000 Ping Delay ms The amount of time, specified in milliseconds, between each ping. Options: 0 to 30,000 ms Default: 1000 E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 199 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
2. For PEAP-MSCHAP, PEAP-GTC and EAP-TLS import the CA certificate into the Windows certificate store. 3. For EAP-TLS, also import the User Certificate into the Windows certificate store. 4. Access the Credentials screen again. Make sure the Validate server and Use MS store checkboxes are checked. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 200 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
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If the user clicks the Cancel button, the device does not associate. The user is not prompted again for credentials until the device is rebooted, the radio is disabled then enabled, the Reconnect button on the Diags Tab is clicked or the profile is modified and the Commit button is clicked. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 201 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
4. The default is to use all certificates in the store. If this is OK, skip to the last step. 5. Otherwise, to select a specific certificate click on the Browse (…) button. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 202 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
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7. Select the desired certificate and click the Select button to return the selected certificate to the CA Cert textbox. 8. Click OK to exit the Credentials screen and then Commit to save the profile changes. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 203 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
Admin Login button and enter the password. LXE recommends editing the default profile with the parameters for your network. Select the Default profile from the pull down menu. Make any desired parameter changes as described in the applicable following section determined by network security type and click the Commit button to save the changes.
Once configured, click the Commit button. Ensure the correct Active Profile is selected on the Main tab and warmboot. The SCU Main tab shows the device is associated after the radio connects to the network. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 205 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
Once configured, click the Commit button. Ensure the correct Active Profile is selected on the Main tab and warmboot. The SCU Main tab shows the device is associated after the radio connects to the network. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 206 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
To use Stored Credentials, click on the Credentials button. No entries are necessary for Sign-On Credentials as the user will be prompted for the Username and Password when connecting to the network. WPA/LEAP Credentials E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 207 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
No entries except the CA Certificate Filename are necessary for Sign-On Credentials as the user will be prompted for the User Name and Password when connecting to the network. For Stored Credentials, User, Password and the CA Certificate Filename must be entered. Enter these items as directed below. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 208 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
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Select the desired certificate and click Select. You are returned to the Credentials screen. If using the Certs Path option: Leave the Use MS store box unchecked. Enter the certificate filename in the CA Cert textbox. Click OK then click Commit. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 209 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
No entries except the CA Certificate Filename are necessary for Sign-On Credentials as the user will be prompted for the User Name and Password when connecting to the network. Enter these items as directed below. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 210 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
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Select the desired certificate and click Select. You are returned to the Credentials screen. If using the Certs Path option: Leave the Use MS store box unchecked. Enter the certificate filename in the CA Cert textbox. Click OK then click Commit. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 211 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
Credentials button. No entries are necessary for Sign-On Credentials as the user will be prompted for the Username and Password when connecting to the network. WPA/LEAP Credentials Enter the Domain\Username (if the Domain is required), otherwise enter the Username. Enter the password. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 212 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
RADIUS server must have auto provisioning enabled to send the PAC provisioning credentials to the MX8. EAP-FAST Profile Configuration For automatic PAC provisioning, once a username/password is authenticated, the PAC information is stored on the MX8. The same username/password must be used to authenticate each time. See the note below for more details.
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Note: When using Automatic PAC Provisioning, once authenticated, there is a file stored in the \System directory with the PAC credentials. If the username is changed, that file must be deleted. The filename is autoP.00.pac. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 214 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
For Stored Credentials, User, Password and the CA Certificate Filename must be entered. Enter these items as directed below. EAP-TLS Credentials Enter the Domain\Username (if the Domain is required), otherwise enter the Username. Leave the certificate file name entries blank for now. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 215 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
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Enter the certificate filename in the CA Cert textbox. Click OK then click Commit. The MX8 should be authenticating the server certificate and using EAP-TLS for the user authentication. Certificates for information on generating a Root CA certificate or a User certificate.
Once configured, click the Commit button. Ensure the correct Active Profile is selected on the Main Tab and warmboot. The SCU Main tab shows the device is associated after the radio connects to the network. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 217 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
Click the Download a CA certificate, certificate chain or CRL link. Make sure the correct root CA certificate is selected in the list box. Click the DER button. To download the CA certificate, click on the Download CA certificate link. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 218 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
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Generating a Root CA Certificate Download CA Certificate Screen Click the Save button and save the certificate. Make sure to keep track of the name and location of the certificate. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 219 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
Note: This section is only if the Windows certificate store is used. If the certificate store is not used, copy the certificate to the \System folder or other path specified in the Summit Certs global parameter. Copy the certificate file to the MX8. Import the certificate by navigating to Start | Control Panel | Certificates. Tap the Import button.
Check the Mark keys as exportable and the Export keys to file checkboxes. Type the full path on the local PC where the private key is to be copied. Also specify the private key filename. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 221 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
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When prompted for the private key password: Click None if you do not wish to use a password, or Enter and confirm your desired password then click OK. Click the Download certificate link. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 222 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
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Be sure use the same name for the certificate file as was used for the private key file. For example, it the private key was saved as LXEUSER.PVK then the certificate file created must be given the same name, for example, LXEUSER.CER. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 223 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
Installing a User Certificate Installing a User Certificate Copy the certificate and private key files to the MX8. Import the certificate by navigating to Start | Control Panel | Certificates. Select My Certificates from the pull down list. Tap the Import button.
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Make sure the certificate and private key file have the same name, for example LXEuser.cer for the certificate and LXEuser.pvk for the private key file. If the file names are not the same, rename the private key file and import it again. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 225 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
32 key Numeric-Alpha Keymap The following keymap is used on an MX8 that is NOT running an LXE Terminal Emulator. LXE terminal emulators use a separate keymap. When using a sequence of keys that require an alpha key, first press the Alph key. Use the Shft sticky key or the Caps key sequence (Blue+Tab) for upper case alphabetic characters.
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Up Arrow Left Arrow Blue Down Arrow Insert Orange Ctrl Delete Home Shft Down Arrow Shft Up Arrow Page Up Orange Up Arrow Page Down Orange Down Arrow Orange Orange Orange Orange Orange E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 227 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
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To get this Key / Function Press these Keys in this Order Orange Diamond#3 Shft Orange Shft Orange Shft Orange Shft Shft Blue Ctrl Shft & Shft Blue Diamond#2 Shft Blue Diamond#3 Shft 0 (zero) E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 231 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
32 key Alpha-Mode Keymap 32 key Alpha-Mode Keymap The following keymap is used on an MX8 that is NOT running an LXE Terminal Emulator. LXE terminal emulators use a separate keymap. When using a sequence of keys that require an alpha key, first press the Alph key. Use the Shft sticky key for upper case alphabetic characters.
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Ctrl Delete Home Shft Down Arrow Shft Up Arrow Page Up Orange Up Arrow Page Up Orange Page Down Orange Page Down Orange Down Arrow Orange Orange Orange Orange Orange Blue Blue Blue E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 233 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
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; (semicolon) Blue 0 (zero) Orange Diamond 1 ` (accent) Blue _ (underscore) Blue Diamond 2 , (comma) Orange Diamond 2 ' (apostrophe) Orange ~ (tilde) Blue Blue Diamond 1 Orange " Blue Alph E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 236 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
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32 key Alpha-Mode Keymap To get this Key / Function Press these Keys in this Order Shft Shft Shft Shft Shft Shft & Shft Shft Shft 0 (zero) E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 237 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
Internal Nickel Metal Hydride (Ni-MH) 2.4V max. Automatically charges from main battery Backup Battery (CMOS) during normal operation. Requires AC power for re-charging. Memory operational for 5 min- utes when main battery is depleted. Minimum life expectancy is 2 years. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 238 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps RF Power Level 50 mW max. Channels 1-11 FCC, 1-13 ETSI Operating Temperature Same as MX8 Operating Temperature Storage Temperature Same as MX8 Storage Temperature Connectivity TCP/IP, Ethernet, ODI Diversity E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 239 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
Bluetooth Enhanced Data Rate Up to 3.0 Mbit/s over the air Connection No less than 32.80 feet (10 meters) line of sight Operating Frequency 2.402 – 2.480 GHz Bluetooth Version 2.0 + EDR E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 240 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
The backdoor keys have been pressed. The backdoor hotkeys provide a method for Backdoor message LOG_ customer service to get a user back into their system without editing the registry or received PROCESSING reloading the device. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 241 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
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Encrypt exported key OK Encrypt password process successful. LOG_EX Encrypt failure The password encryption failed. LOG_ERROR Encrypt gen key failure Unable to encrypt password. LOG_ERROR Encrypt generate key Unable to encrypt password. LOG_ERROR failure E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 242 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
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Exit There are two exit paths from the enumeration function. This message denotes the LOG_ AppLockEnumWindows- enumeration function did not find the application. PROCESSING Not found LOG_ Exit DecryptPwd Exiting password decryption processing. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 243 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
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AppLock. Hook wndproc of open The application is open, but AppLock cannot lock it. LOG_ERROR app failure Hot key event creation The Admin applet is unable to create the hotkey notification. LOG_ERROR failure E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 244 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
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Both AppLock.exe and Kbdhook.dll register the message at initialization. PROCESSING The AppLock system communicates with the keyboard hook via a user defined message. LOG_ Registering Hotkey MSG Both Applock.exe and Kbdhook.dll register the message at initialization. PROCESSING E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 245 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
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ToUser after admin, not The user mode switch is attempted when the device boots and after the administrator LOG_EX at boot presses the hotkey. The mode switch is being attempted after a hotkey press. E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 246 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
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The window handle that is passed to the enumeration function. This message can be Window handle to used by engineering with other development tools to trouble shoot application lock LOG_EX enumwindows=%x failures. WM_WINDOWPOSCHG Output the window size after it has been adjusted by AppLock LOG_EX adjusted=%x E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 247 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
End-user mode Bluetooth Device Menu EUIE Bluetooth Device Properties Hotkey for Administrator Bluetooth Indicators Passwords Bluetooth Properties panel Setup Bootstrapping the RMU Asian fonts Assign Auth Server CAB Files on the Flash Card E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 250 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
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Uninstall Process Control Panel options Enabler Configuration Ctrl Char Mapping Enabler installation custom Code IDs Enabler installation file Custom identifier Enabler searches for an Mobile Device Server Custom Identifiers Enabler Settings icon Environmental Specifications E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 251 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
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Trailing High Contrast Hotkey Length Based Barcode Stripping AppLock Link speed Logging AppLock I/O Port and Cables Icon on taskbar Icons MAC Address Explorer, Internet Main Tab 120, 179 My Computer My Documents E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 252 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
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Update Window Display WPA/LEAP Upgrade System Baseline Summit Radio 212-213 User Certificates Generating Installing on VX3X User Idle timer User Interface User Interface Language Using eXpress Scan Using Remote Management Using the Scan Feature E-EQ-MX8RG-H [ 255 ] MX8 Reference Guide...
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