2 - 10 MC31XX Series Mobile Computer Integrator Guide
Four Slot Ethernet Cradle
CAUTION
Ensure that you follow the guidelines for battery safety described in
This section describes how to set up and use a Four Slot Ethernet cradle with the mobile computer.
The Four Slot Ethernet cradle:
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Provides 5.4 VDC power for operating the mobile computer.
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Connects the mobile computer (up to four) to an Ethernet network.
You cannot ActiveSync using the Four Slot Ethernet cradle. To ActiveSync with a host computer, use the SIngle
Slot Serial/USB cradle.
Setup
Connect the Ethernet cradle (Ethernet port 1) to an Ethernet hub or a port on the host device. Connect the Ethernet
cradle (power port) to a Motorola approved power supply.
Ethernet Switch
Connection
Four Slot Ethernet Cradle Connection
Figure 2-5
Ethernet Cradle Drivers (Windows CE 6.0)
The Ethernet cradle drivers are pre-installed on the MC31XX and initiate automatically when the MC31XX is
placed in a properly connected Four Slot Ethernet cradle.
When the mobile computer is inserted into the Four Slot Ethernet cradle, the LAN icon indicates that the mobile
computer is connected to a network.
Double-tap the LAN icon to open the LANNDS1 window. This window display the TCP/IP information for the
mobile computer.
Power Port
Ethernet Port 1
Battery Safety Guidelines on page
8-1.