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LXE's MX2 is obsolete.
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Copyright © June 2006 by LXE Inc.
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  • Page 1 MX2 Reference Guide IMPORTANT NOTICE LXE’s MX2 is obsolete. This electronic manual has been made available as a courtesy to LXE's MX2 customers. Please contact your LXE customer support representative for assistance and mobile device replacement. Copyright © June 2006 by LXE Inc.
  • Page 2 Notices Notice: LXE Inc. reserves the right to make improvements or changes in the products described in this manual at any time without notice. While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this document to assure its accuracy, LXE assumes no liability resulting from any errors or omissions in this document, or from the use of the information contained herein.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    IR Communications Port ..................10 Docking Pads ......................11 Radio PC Card......................11 PCMCIA LXE 6400 2.4GHz Type II (Obsolete)..............11 PCMCIA LXE 6500 2.4GHz Type II (Obsolete)..............12 PCMCIA Cisco 2.4GHz Type II (Obsolete)................12 PCMCIA Symbol 2Mb 2.4GHz Type II (Obsolete)...............12 PCMCIA Symbol 11Mb 2.4 GHz Type II (Obsolete)............13...
  • Page 4 Laser Scanner ......................22 Handle Installation (Optional) ................23 Hand-Strap Installation................... 24 The Disk Drives ....................... 25 Additional Drives ........................25 Configuring the MX2....................26 Troubleshooting - Enable I 2 of 5...................26 Transferring Files....................26 Advanced Power Management ................27 Batteries ..........................27 Doze Mode..........................27...
  • Page 5 ..........................40 Encrypt_Key_ID..........................40 Encrypt_Enable_Index........................40 diversity ............................40 Tx_rate ............................40 SOCKETS TCP/IP Stack......................41 Introduction ..........................41 Bootp.............................. 41 DHCP............................. 41 Setting SOCKETS.CFG Parameters ..................42 Set IP Address..........................42 Set ARP INIT..........................42 Set Interface ........................... 42 E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC MX2 Reference Guide...
  • Page 6 Problems with DOS Drivers ....................58 HAPTER OFTWARE ONFIGURATION Introduction ......................59 BIOS and DOS ........................59 DOS Key Functions Not Supported on the MX2..............59 PC Card and RF Networking Software ..................59 Disk Drives and Files....................60 Drive A ...........................60 Drive B............................62 Drive C............................64 Root Directory Files ......................64...
  • Page 7 Cisco Radio NET.CFG File ....................72 Symbol 2Mb Radio NET.CFG File..................73 Symbol 11Mb Radio NET.CFG File..................74 Sample SOCKET.CFG File....................76 SNMP DOS Agent....................77 Avalanche ........................ 78 Minimum Software Baseline ....................78 Upgrading the MX2........................78 Directory Structure .........................78 \AGENT ..........................79 \AVA ............................79 \APPS ...........................79 HAPTER OMMANDS Introduction ......................
  • Page 8 Technical Specifications.......................108 Single Dock ........................108 Power Supply ........................108 PPENDIX ONNECTOR ONFIGURATIONS Introduction ......................109 The MX2 Computer ....................109 Serial IR Port ........................109 Single Dock ......................110 25-Pin Connector ........................110 PPENDIX Keypads ......................... 111 38-key Keypad........................111 Key Map 101-Key Equivalencies for Batch Units.............111 48-key Keypad........................117...
  • Page 9 Table of Contents Illustrations Figure 1-1 The MX2 Hand Held Computer, Rear Views ..................1 Figure 1-2 The MX2 Hand Held Computer, Front Views ...................2 Figure 1-3 The MX2 Hand Held Computer......................4 Figure 1-4 MX2 38-key Keypad..........................5 Figure 1-5 MX2 48-key Keypad..........................6 Figure 1-6 MX2 Display............................7...
  • Page 10 Table of Contents MX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC...

  • Page 11: Chapter 1 Introduction And Specifications

    This reference guide is a technical supplement to the “MX2 User’s Guide”. It contains technical information about the MX2’s system configuration, disk drives, utilities, and DOS commands. Included in the appendices are connector configurations for the MX2 and the Single Dock and key maps for the MX2 keypads.

  • Page 12: Figure 1-2 The Mx2 Hand Held Computer, Front Views

    Introduction In addition, the MX2 with Pistol Grip Accessory is available with either a 38-key or 48-key keypad. The MX2 without the Pistol Grip Accessory only uses the 38-key keypad. The 48-key keypad version is also available with a TN5250 overlay.

  • Page 13: Document Conventions

    AMD Am486 33Mhz Operating Temperature -10C° to 50C° (14°F to 122°F) Storage Temperature -20°C to 70°C (-4°F to 158°F) Sealing IP54 (dust and splashing water) Humidity 0 to 95% non-condensing Drop 4 foot multiples Usage Indoors, Limited outdoors E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC MX2 Reference Guide...

  • Page 14: Physical

    Rear 38 key-keypad 48-key keypad 38-key keypad 48-key keypad and 38- without handle key keypad with handle Figure 1-3 The MX2 Hand Held Computer Height 7.98 in (198 mm) Width 3.4 in (86 mm) Depth 1.4in (36 mm) Weight (with battery) No radio, no laser 11.5 oz.

  • Page 15: Keypad

    Keypad Keypad 38-key Keypad Figure 1-4 MX2 38-key Keypad Type Rubber Membrane Keys 38-key (alphanumeric) Function Keys 5 dedicated - FN, CTL, ALT, 2 special Shift Keys 5 Shifted Function Keys Shared Numeric Arrow Keys 4, implemented on numeric keys...

  • Page 16: 48-Key Keypad

    Keypad 48-key Keypad Figure 1-5 MX2 48-key Keypad Type Rubber Membrane Keys 48-key (alphanumeric) Function Keys 10 Function keys (Fn plus numeric key) Shared Numeric Arrow Keys 4, implemented on alpha keys Key colors Character Western-European character support Emulation LXE ANSI Plus, TN3270, TN5250 Note: The 48-key keypad is also available with a TN5250 overlay.

  • Page 17: Display

    Display Display Figure 1-6 MX2 Display Type Supertwist graphics LCD Writable Area Approximately 2.2” x 1.75” (5.6 cm x 4.4 cm) plus icon area Char 16 line by 20 character 8 line by 20 character System Status Dedicated icons (8)

  • Page 18: Battery

    1M min, 5M typical after 5M operation Battery Maintenance Publication The LXE publication “Getting the Most from Your Batteries” is available on the LXE Manuals CD-ROM and is a single-source guide to battery management. The document contains information about battery recharging, conditioning, and other pertinent issues.

  • Page 19: Standard Range Laser Scanner

    70 mil Reflective 152.0 – 457.0 cm 290.0 – 635.0 cm 62.0” – 240.0” 125.0” – 360.0” 100 mil Reflective 157.0 – 610.0 cm 318.0 – 914.0 cm Minimum distance determined by symbol length and scan angle. E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC MX2 Reference Guide...

  • Page 20: Pc Card

    Figure 1-10 IR Port Location on Bottom of Unit Physical .65” wide x .25” high (1.65 cm x .63 cm) Location Bottom of unit Interface Modified RS-232 Dock Usage Pad on bottom of unit for RS-232 input (RXD) while in dock. MX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC...

  • Page 21: Docking Pads

    Location Bottom of unit Dock Usage With MX2 in the dock, keypad facing front of dock: Right-most pad: positive lead used for recharging batteries. Middle pad: negative lead used for recharging batteries. Left-most pad: RS-232 input (RXD) into MX2 while in dock.

  • Page 22: Pcmcia Lxe 6500 2.4Ghz Type Ii (Obsolete)

    Radio PC Card PCMCIA LXE 6500 2.4GHz Type II (Obsolete) Bus Interface PCMCIA 2.0, Type II Radio Frequencies 2.4 - 2.4835 GHz IEEE MAP 802.11 DS SS Range 1400 ft dependant on speed and environment RF Data Rates 11 Mbps...

  • Page 23: Pcmcia Symbol 11Mb 2.4 Ghz Type Ii (Obsolete)

    RF Data Rates 11 Mbps maximum RF Power Level 100 mW Channels 11 US, 13 Europe, 4 France, 1 Japan Operating Temperature see MX2 Environmental Specifications Storage Temperature see MX2 Environmental Specifications Connectivity: Novell, TCP/IP, Ethernet, ODI Antenna Internal E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC...

  • Page 24: Getting Help

    ServicePass website only. You can get help from LXE by calling the telephone numbers listed on the LXE Manuals CD, in the file titled “Contacting LXE.” This information is also available on the LXE website.

  • Page 25: Accessories

    Revision History Revision K – September 2005 Entire Manual : Updated document presentation to reflect LXE’s 2005 documentation standards. Added new LXE logo. Noted obsolescense of Symbol FHSS radios where applicable. Added updated “Getting Help” and “Manuals.” Updated “Accessories” to 2005 availability.
  • Page 26 Section -- Remove "TN6600 System Administrator’s Guide" and "User’s Guide : OnNet Kernel for Windows 2.0 and PC/TCP Network Software Kernel for DOS 4.0" from Manual listing. Add protective case for MX2 with pistol grip to list of Accessories. Chapter 2 – Using Advanced Features : Add graphic showing difference between pistol grip back view and non-pistol grip back view.

  • Page 27: Chapter 2 Using Advanced Features

    Introduction This chapter provides information about advanced features of the MX2 computers. It does not cover basics, such as use of the keypad and display. For basic information about the MX2, see the “MX2 User’s Guide”. Programming the Enter Keys (38-key Keypad) Figure 2-1 Location of the Enter Keys The MX2 with a 38-key Keypad allows reprogramming of one of the Enter keys.

  • Page 28: Key Combinations For International Characters (38-Key Keypad)

    International Characters and LXE Terminal Emulations The international characters shown above are supported in DOS mode only. LXE’s terminal emulation applications (ANSI Plus, TN3270/-E and TN5250) do not support these particular international characters. Use the terminal emulation application configuration utilities to create international characters for use when running terminal emulation applications on the MX2.

  • Page 29: Resetting The Mx2

    ALT-DEL key sequence for rebooting IBM-compatible PCs, and the same key sequence is used to force a warm boot on a MX2. This method of resetting a unit should be used first to attempt to bring it back to a usable state.

  • Page 30: Safe Boot

    Attempt at least two cold boots before going into Hardware reset. Figure 2-3 Location of the Hardware Reset Mechanism Upon reset, you will need to set the date and time in the MX2. These DOS programs may run automatically after a Hardware Reset.

  • Page 31: Using Pc Cards

    The MX2 holds one PC card at a time. If the MX2 has a radio card installed, the radio card will need to be removed before a different PC card can be inserted.

  • Page 32: Laser Scanner

    Laser Scanner Laser Scanner Figure 2-5 Scanner Aperture Location The Standard Range Scanner aperture is located at the back at the top of the MX2. Barcode scanning is initiated when: • The user presses the Scan button on an MX2 with 38-key keypad. This version of the MX2 has one scan button –...

  • Page 33: Handle Installation (Optional)

    3. Insert the top tab of the Pistol-Grip Assembly into the slot at the top of the pistol grip recess. Ensure the Pistol Grip assembly is firmly seated in the pistol grip recess. 4. Replace the screws located just above the battery cover’s latch dials. 5. Periodically check the fastenings and retighten if necessary. E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC MX2 Reference Guide...

  • Page 34: Hand-Strap Installation

    Ensure the hand-strap cover is firmly seated in the recess. 3. Replace the screws located just above the battery cover’s latch dials. 4. Connect the hand-strap hook onto its connector at the base of the unit. 5. Periodically check the fastenings and retighten if necessary. MX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC...

  • Page 35: The Disk Drives

    Drive D can also be used for scratch disk space or temporary files. Note: As with any RAM drive, data on drive D can be lost if the MX2 has a power failure caused by low batteries or a system reset. For truly secure data collection, store your data on drive C or on an ATA flash card.

  • Page 36: Configuring The Mx2

    Troubleshooting - Enable I 2 of 5 Problem The MX2 configuration does not retain “Enable I 2 of 5” after power down. Note that this is an isolated incident and that the default MX2 with scanner configuration automatically enables Code 39, I 2 of 5, Codabar/Ames, Code 128, UPC-A and EAN/JAN.

  • Page 37: Advanced Power Management

    RangeLAN2 wireless LAN PC card. Batteries For RF units, LXE recommends the use of fully charged batteries. In general, an MX2 with an RF card should be able to get through a normal 8-hour shift before the batteries need to be replaced or recharged.

  • Page 38: Power Management At The Radio Card

    MAC address of the MX2 to its wake-up list.) If an MX2 detects that it is on the wake-up list, the radio card exits doze mode and enters receive mode. Once the radio card wakes up to receive the packet, it stays awake for all future sends until the inactivity timeout expires.

  • Page 39: Radio Pc Card Configuration

    After installing the radio card, you must configure the MX2 to use the card. Please refer to the appropriate section for your radio card in the remainder of this section.

  • Page 40: Net.cfg Parameters

    0 to 32 string of printable characters. Default: station_name AP_Distance Controls the roaming sensitivity of your computer. This parameter must be set according to the settings of the WavePOINT-II access points. Valid: 1=Low 2=Medium 3=High Default: MX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC...

  • Page 41: Microwave_Robustness

    Power Save Mode (PSM) and Continuous Active Mode (CAM), based on activity. Any frame transfer switches the station to CAM. Inactivity for 100ms switches the station to PSM. For hand held computers, the default is EPM. Valid: 0=CAM (No power savings) 1=EPM 2=PSM (Maximum power savings) Default: E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC MX2 Reference Guide...

  • Page 42: Maximum_Sleep_Duration

    Transmit_Key_ID If you enable WEP encryption, you can select one key for wireless data transmissions from the list of WEP Encryption Key Values. Key1 abcde Key2 0x123456789a Key3 abcdefghijkl2 Key4 0x112233445566778899AABBCCDD Valid: Default: Format: Transmit_Key_ID 1 MX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC...

  • Page 43: Proxim Parameters

    Sets the status of the PC card as a master (2), alternate master (1), or nonmaster (0) station. Valid: 0, 1, 2 Default: Socket Sets the PCMCIA socket (A, B, C, or D) that has the PC card installed. The MX2 always uses socket A for PC cards. Valid: A, B, C D Default:...

  • Page 44: Initialize_365

    Radio PC Card Configuration Initialize_365 Determines whether to initialize the Intel 82365SL PCMCIA controller chip. The MX2 does not contain this chip, so this parameter must be set to N. Valid: Y, N Default: Inactivity_min Sets the number of minutes of inactivity before the PC card goes to sleep. To minimize draw on the vehicle battery, set this to 0.

  • Page 45: Cisco Parameters

    DataRate1 0x02 2 Mbps supported data bit rate DataRate2 0x04 5.5 Mbps supported data bit rate DataRate3 0x0B 11 Mbps supported data bit rate DataRate4 0x16 RefreshInterval Inactivity time to check association with AP RefreshInterval 10000 E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC MX2 Reference Guide...

  • Page 46: Powersavemode

    PCMCIA card & socket services and should not be changed or uncommented. PortBase ;IRQ Memory C0000 ;Socket BusType PCMCIA interface is used on all LXE DOS computers. BusType "PCMCIA" Frame Frame type of wired and wireless network. (Default) Frame ETHERNET_II Frame ETHERNET_802.3 Frame ETHERNET_802.2...

  • Page 47: Cisco 350 Radio Only

    “OFF” ;LEAP authentication (OFF -or- ON) WorldMode “OFF” ;World mode (OFF -or- ON) ShortPreamble ;PLCP short preamble (0=auto, 1=long, 2=short) LEAP Used to set LEAP (Light Extensible Authentication Protocol) authentication on LXE computers equipped with Cisco 350 series radios. Valid: OFF or ON Default: Note: This parameter is valid for Cisco 350 series radios only.

  • Page 48: Wepdos

    Default: no startup, IO:380, MEM:D000:0, IRQ:10, SLOT:0 Examples To check WEP key on a LXE computer the correct syntax to type at c:\ prompt wepdos -365 -p100 -bc000 -d To set key for use type wepdos -365 -hex -key# <10 or 26 byte key> -tx# -d WEPDOS supports up to 4 keys.

  • Page 49: Symbol Parameters

    1=Power Management On Default: Auth_type This parameter is used to enable and manage the 802.11 WEP encryption. The radio card will only associate with APs that support the same Auth_type. Valid: “Open_System” or “Shared_Key” Default: “Open_System” E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC MX2 Reference Guide...

  • Page 50: Encrypt_Key

    (No Encryption) Note: This parameter is valid for Symbol 4121 series radios only. diversity Set diversity to “both” for two antennas and “A” for one antenna. MX2=A Default: both Tx_rate Use this parameter to specify that rates at which the radio is allowed to operate. If no rates are specified, the radio will use all available rates.

  • Page 51: Sockets Tcp/Ip Stack

    Sockets implements the DHCP client whenever it is started with the 0.0.0.1 IP address supplied. All LAN interfaces specified when this IP address is in use will attempt to use DHCP to resolve the IP address, the subnet mask, hostname, default router and DNS server(s). E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC MX2 Reference Guide...

  • Page 52: Setting Sockets.cfg Parameters

    For Symbol DS 11MB radios Interface sets the physical interfaces Interface pdr if0 dix 1400 10 0x69 where pdr = packet driver if0 = interface_card dix = frame type 1400 = MTU 10 = Buffers 0x69 = ioaddr MX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC...

  • Page 53: Set Router Ip (Gateway Only)

    1460 tcp window 2920 tcp retry 8 tcp irtt 500ms For Symbol DS 11MB radios Refer to documentation to change. ip ttl 64 tcp mss 1360 tcp window 2920 tcp retry 8 tcp irtt 500ms E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC MX2 Reference Guide...

  • Page 54: Socket.cfg Parameters

    IP address would result in multiple routes to the same network. The default route is set on the first interface with an IP address with a zero net mask (for example, IP address 100.100.100.100/0). Each interface statement uses the IP address from the last supplied IP address statement. MX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC...
  • Page 55 Slip Serial Link Internet Protocol (SLIP) for point-to-point asynchronous links. This mode is compatible with UNIX SLIP. Cslip Compressed Serial Link Internet Protocol (SLIP) for faster reaction over point-to-point synchronous links. Point-to-point protocol over asynchronous links. E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC MX2 Reference Guide...
  • Page 56 A file containing the modem commands and scripts. speed speed specifies the transmission speed for serial interface devices (baud rate). Before using a serial connection you have to set flow control with the param command. MX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC...
  • Page 57 The default net mask used corresponds to the class of address used if not explicitly specified. Net Bits Net Mask Class IP address range 255.0.0.0 0.x.x.x to 127.x.x.x 255.255.0.0 128.x.x.x to 191.x.x.x 255.255.255.0 C and higher 192.x.x.x or higher E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC MX2 Reference Guide...

  • Page 58: Param

    If an up-time has never been specified or a value of 0 is specified, the interface will stay in the up state whether valid input is received or not. MX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC...

  • Page 59: Route

    When multiple routes are defined to the same address, Sockets uses the route with the network size (largest number of bits in the net mask). E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC MX2 Reference Guide...
  • Page 60 A metric of 16 indicates that the route is down. proxy, private and static To support the Routing Information Protocol (RIP) the route command utilizes the proxy, private and static key words. These words can be used in any order following metric. MX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC...

  • Page 61: Tcp

    TCP operating parameters. The TCP configuration commands are put into SOCKETS.CFG. Syntax tcp irtt [time] tcp lport [port_number] tcp mss [size] tcp retry [number] tcp rtt [time] tcp smss [size] tcp timemax [time] tcp window [size] E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC MX2 Reference Guide...
  • Page 62 TCP: IRTT 5 ms Retry 6 MSS 1460 SMSS 1460 Window 2920 tcp lport Sub-command tcp lport specifies the local port starting number. When specified without a number the current value of the next free local port number is displayed. Example tcp lport 2004 MX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC...
  • Page 63 When specified without the size parameter the current TCP parameters, including the current window size, are displayed. Example tcp window 2920 E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC MX2 Reference Guide...
  • Page 64 If a value greater than 255 seconds is specified, connections will never timeout. This is very useful in wireless applications where nodes roam in and out of service. Example tcp timemax 2000ms MX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC...

  • Page 65: Rf Throughput, Performance And Troubleshooting

    By filtering out unwanted protocol messages, you can prevent the AP from sending these packets to the MX2. This will reduce the amount of times the radio cards have to wake up out of doze mode to service incoming packets.

  • Page 66: Site Survey

    MX2s and the AP replace the wires connecting the nodes to the network. A site survey is an important part of setting up a wireless network. Contact your LXE representative. For most office environments, a site survey is not necessary. For large, industrial environments requiring multiple APs, however, you should perform a site survey before installing a RangeLAN2 network system.

  • Page 67: Operational Problems

    Do not remove a PC card or the batteries while the MX2 is on or immediately after turning it off. When you turn the unit off, it suspends the RF driver, a process that can take one or two seconds.

  • Page 68: Problems With Dos Drivers

    Some problems may occur in the DOS environment. Many problems can be caused by inappropriate memory, I/O, or IRQ settings for the MX2. If changing those settings in the NET.CFG file doesn’t solve the problem, consult the following list of symptoms to identify other possible causes.

  • Page 69: Chapter 3 Software Configuration

    MX2. It also includes descriptions of two standard software configurations. BIOS and DOS The MX2 uses a modified version of General Software’s BIOS with Datalight’s ROM-DOS. Both products are burned into system flash in a single 256K image. The A drive is included in the image, physically addressed just below the BIOS image.

  • Page 70: Disk Drives And Files

    This organization provides an easy-to-use, extensible system that allows a high degree of performance, usability, and customization. The following sections more fully describe the contents and intended uses of each of the MX2’s drives. Drive A Drive A is a disk image that is located in flash along with the BIOS and ROM-DOS. A read-only drive, it is intended to remain secure throughout the life of the unit.

  • Page 71: Figure 3-2 Autoexec.bat File On Drive A

    REM Initial AUTOEXEC.BAT file for REM starting the system. REM **************************************** PATH=A:\ B:\AUTOEXEC.BAT Figure 3-2 AUTOEXEC.BAT File on Drive A REM ********************************* REM Initial CONFIG.SYS for safe boot. REM ********************************* NEWFILE = B:\CONFIG.SAF Figure 3-3 CONFIG.SAF File on Drive A E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC MX2 Reference Guide...

  • Page 72: Drive B

    VDISK.SYS driver to create the D drive. It will then load DECODE.SYS and CFGDEV.SYS before chaining to its counterpart on drive C. The AUTOEXEC.BAT file will chain to its counterpart on drive C, except during a safe boot. MX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC...

  • Page 73: Figure 3-4 Config.sys File On Drive B

    REM ********************************** REM Standard CONFIG.SYS for safe boot. REM ********************************** REM **************************** REM Recover flash and RAM drives REM **************************** DEVICE = B:\FLASHDSK.SYS 4096 DEVICE = B:\VDISK.SYS 4096 /e Figure 3-6 CONFIG.SAF File on Drive B E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC MX2 Reference Guide...

  • Page 74: Drive C

    If something happens to a unit and data integrity becomes questionable, use the CHKDSK utility to detect and correct errors on drive C. You can also use ORGANIZE.COM (on Drive C in the MX2) to recover unused sectors. See Chapter 4, “Commands”, for ROM-DOS command syntax.

  • Page 75: Pcm Directory Files

    Please refer to the specific Terminal Emulation’s reference guide for complete instructions. Some MX2’s do not have terminal emulation (TE) files and may or may not have a radio card. When a need exists to convert the unit to a TE unit or a different radio card, contact LXE Customer Services for assistance.

  • Page 76: Te Selection Menu

    The MX2 preserves the data on drive D between warm or cold boots by checking for an existing RAM disk. However, only minimal checking is performed on any disk that is found. If something happens to a unit and data integrity becomes questionable, you should use the CHKDSK utility to detect and correct errors on drive D.

  • Page 77: System Configurations

    The following lines add system components to the PATH and run the main application executable, if one was specified. REM -------------------------------------- IF EXIST c:\bparams.ini copy c:\bparams.ini PARAMS set path=c:\;c:\dos;%path% Figure 3-8 AUTOEXEC.BAT File on Drive C for Default Configuration E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC MX2 Reference Guide...

  • Page 78: I/O Pc Card Support Configuration

    The following lines add system components to the PATH and runs the main application executable, if one was specified. REM ------------------------------------- IF EXIST c:\bparams.ini copy c:\bparams.ini PARAMS set path=c:\;c:\dos;%path% Figure 3-10 AUTOEXEC.BAT File on Drive C for I/O Card Support MX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC...

  • Page 79: Data Entry

    Infrared Port Data Entry The MX2 accepts input from the IR port. The MX2 processes data from the IR port the same way it processes keyed data. The data is entered at the cursor position, and the data is subject to all of the barcode/RS-232 input menu parameters, such as truncate.

  • Page 80: Ansi Plus

    Narrowband RF. TN3270 TE and TN5250 TE Runs on a MX2 with a 2.4GHz radio. The TE provides IBM host application support over the RF backbone and TCP/IP network. This product does not provide interconnectivity for LXE’s narrowband and 900MHz RF backbones.

  • Page 81: Sample Net.cfg And Socket.cfg Files

    Receive_All_Multicasts N Enable_Encryption N Proxim Radio NET.CFG File Link Support BUFFERS 2 1550 Protocol ODIPKT BIND RL2PCM ;IP address is maintained in the socket.cfg file Link Driver RL2PCM Socket Initialize_365 Mem #1 C100 Port Inactivity_Min Inactivity_Sec Sniff_Time E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC MX2 Reference Guide...

  • Page 82: Cisco Radio Net.cfg File

    "ON" ;Maximum power save mode ;NodeName " " ;descriptive station name ;authtype "wepopen" ;Set WEP key in radio before wepopen ;setting for MX2 = right ;diversity "on" ; units with 2 antennas ;diversity "left" ; units with 1 antenna ;diversity "right"...

  • Page 83: Symbol 2Mb Radio Net.cfg File

    The parameter is a decimal digit from 1 to 4. The default Encrypt_Key_ID is 1. Note: The key to be used to decrypt packets being received is contained in the received packet. ;------------------ Auth_Type Open_System E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC MX2 Reference Guide...

  • Page 84: Symbol 11Mb Radio Net.cfg File

    Tx_Rate 5 (5.5 Mbps) Tx_Rate 11 (11 Mbps) ; Tx_Rate 1 ; Tx_Rate 2 ; Tx_Rate 5 ; Tx_Rate 11 Note: IO Mode is required if using Card/Socket Services Mode IO IOAddress 340 Memory C9000 Interrupt 5 MX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC...
  • Page 85 Sample NET.CFG and SOCKET.CFG Files ; Set performance index to "1" for MX2. 0=CAM , 1=Power Management On performance_index 1 ; Set diversity to "Both" for two antennas and "A" for one antenna. diversity A ; To enable WEP you must set Encrypt_Enable_Index to the number of the ;...

  • Page 86: Sample Socket.cfg File

    # route add default if0 XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX # When using a domain name server (DNS), # replace XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX with the IP address of the DNS, # and remove the # at the beginning # of the line # domain server XXX.XXX.XXX.XXX MX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC...

  • Page 87: Snmp Dos Agent

    For information on disabling the SNMP DOS agent, please refer to the “DOS Autoconfigurator Instructions”. For more information on agent operation, please refer to the “SNMP Agent Reference Guide” and “Client Configuration Manager Reference Guide”. These manuals are available on the LXE Manuals CD. E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC MX2 Reference Guide...

  • Page 88: Avalanche

    Avalanche may or may not be installed on your mobile device. Refer to this section for important information relating to Avalanche running on an MX2 with a 2.4GHz radio. Contact your LXE representative if Avalanche is needed and your mobile system has not been upgraded to the required minimum software baseline revision levels.

  • Page 89: Agent

    When an updated enabler is loaded, it will change the contents of the \AVA directory. The boot process checks for a newer version of the enabler before loading the enabler in the \AVA directory. Since the MX2 has limited disk space, updates to the enabler on the MX2 replace the original enabler files.
  • Page 90 Avalanche MX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC...

  • Page 91: Chapter 4 Commands

    Chapter 4 Commands Introduction This chapter describes the Datalight ROM-DOS commands that are loaded in the MX2 by LXE. The information in this chapter is taken from Datalight’s “ROM-DOS 6.22 User’s Guide” and is used by permission. ROM-DOS Commands Each entry includes an explanation of the command’s purpose, the command entry syntax, remarks, and examples.

  • Page 92: Attrib.exe

    Archive attribute Clear all attributes Hidden file attribute Read only attribute System file attribute If no modify commands are found by ATTRIB, then the files are displayed along with the file names and their current attributes. MX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC...

  • Page 93: Chkdsk.exe

    Files that are stored in noncontiguous areas, especially .exe files, have slower disk access times. If CHKDSK reports a large number of files with this problem, a utility program that optimizes the files and free space on your disk should be used. E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC MX2 Reference Guide...

  • Page 94: Command.com

    Number must be in the range from 160 to 32768. All other values will be ignored and the default value of 256 will be used. ROM-DOS will round the value entered up to the nearest multiple of 16. MX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC...

  • Page 95: Deltree.exe

    DELTREE then prompts you for each file it finds, allowing you to choose whether to delete them. Caution: Take care when using wildcards with DELTREE. DELTREE deletes all specified files and subdirectories regardless of their attributes. Multiple files and/or subdirectories may be specified. E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC MX2 Reference Guide...

  • Page 96: Format.com

    The /V:LABEL switch causes FORMAT to place a volume label on the disk. If the volume label is not provided on the command line, you are prompted for the volume label once the format is complete. The /[ switch causes FORMAT to run without display of the sign-on message. MX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC...

  • Page 97: Himem.sys

    A20 line is always on. The /BIOS switch forces the use of BIOS Int15h, Function 87h, for data transfers to and from XMS memory. The /QUIET switch forces HIMEM to remove the sign-on message when loading. E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC MX2 Reference Guide...
  • Page 98 The HIMEM driver fails to load when either the machine does not have memory above the 1MB boundary or the BIOS does not provide support for it. It also fails to load when another XMS manager has been previously installed. MX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC...

  • Page 99: Mem.exe

    The /B option displays BIOS extensions in the range from C000:0 to F800:0. The /C option shows program, TSR, and device driver sizes. The /R option shows a low-level DOS listing of MCBs (Memory Control Blocks). E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC MX2 Reference Guide...

  • Page 100: Mode.com

    Modifies the settings for the COM1 device to a baud rate of 9600, no parity, eight data bits, and one stop bit. MODE LPT2:=COM2 Redirects the output from LPT2 to the COM2 serial port. All following output to LPT2 actually goes to the COM2 device. MODE mono Indicates a monochrome display adapter. MX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC...

  • Page 101: More.com

    Display starting at the top of the file. Spacebar Display the next full page of text. Exit MORE Examples DIR | MORE Displays a directory one screen at a time. MORE READ.ME Displays the file READ.ME one page at a time. E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC MX2 Reference Guide...

  • Page 102: Ned.exe And Ned.cfg

    Tabs are currently set to 3 for .C, .H, .CPP, .HPP, and .T files. They are set to 8 for all other files. File/Print prints the current block if there is one, otherwise it prints the current file. NED prompts for a device to print to, which may be a filename. Tabs are expanded to spaces. MX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC...

  • Page 103: Ned Default Hot Keys

    Delete character backward Alt = Start/end recording macro Ctrl-Ins Copy block to clipboard. Alt - Playback macro Ctrl-Backspace Delete word backward Alt-F7 Previous error Shift-Ins Insert the clipboard Alt-F8 Next error Shift-Del Delete block to clipboard E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC MX2 Reference Guide...

  • Page 104: Print.com

    Removes file FILE2.TXT from the print queue. All other files in the queue print normally. PRINT /T Cancels all files in the print queue. Printing may continue for a short time because of the buffer your printer. MX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC...

  • Page 105: Remdisk.exe

    Remote Disk Program See Also: REMSERV.EXE REMSERV is usually run on the MX2 (host). REMDISK is usually run on the client (e.g. a desktop PC). The remote disk program allows you to access a disk drive on a remote system via a serial cable and standard PC-style (8250UART) serial port.

  • Page 106: Remserv.exe

    Remote Disk Program See Also: REMDISK.EXE REMSERV is usually run on the MX2 (host). REMDISK is usually run on the client (e.g. a desktop PC). The remote disk program allows you to access a disk drive on a remote system via a serial cable and standard PC-style (8250UART) serial port.
  • Page 107 To select drive B: as the available server drive at 115000 baud, packet transmission, using COM1, enter REMSERV B: To set drive C: as the server disk at 38400 baud, without packet-style transmission, on COM2, with a timeout of 10 seconds, enter: REMSERV C: /B38400 /COM2 /T10 E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC MX2 Reference Guide...

  • Page 108: Sys.com

    The /C option prevents confirmation before transferring system files. The /H option shows the newly transferred system files on the destination disk. The /] option prevents display of the sign-on message. Example SYS B: Copies the ROM-DOS system files to drive B:. MX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC...

  • Page 109: Ver 5.0

    If you do not specify a path, XCOPY assumes the default path. If a filename is not specified, then *.* is assumed. The ATTRIB command may be used to modify the archive bit for the various XCOPY options that check the archive status of files. Refer to the ATTRIB command for instructions. E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC MX2 Reference Guide...
  • Page 110 The /W option waits before starting to copy files and prompts with the following message. Press any key to begin copying file(s) Example XCOPY \bin\*.exe a: /a Copies all files in the BIN subdirectory to the A: drive that have an .EXE extension and that have the archive bit set. MX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC...

  • Page 111: Rom-Dos 6.22 Command Summary

    Following are brief descriptions of ROM-DOS commands, including batch file commands. Note: The external ROM-DOS files loaded on the MX2 by LXE (and supported by LXE) are marked with a single asterisk in the table that follows. Files marked with a double asterisk are loaded on some, but not all, MX2’s.
  • Page 112 International keyboards and code pages require COUNTRY.SYS, DISPLAY.SYS and KEYB.COM. These files are placed on the computer by the user when needed. They are not part of the LXE installed and LXE supported file load. International keyboards and code pages require COUNTRY.SYS, DISPLAY.SYS and KEYB.COM.
  • Page 113 Used by the \S format switch to create the system files IBMBIO.COM and IBMDOS.COM. Internal Sets environment variables and command processor strings. SHELL Internal Allows selections of a command interpreter other than COMMAND.COM. SHIFT Internal Batch file command. Shifts replaceable parameters one position to the left. E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC MX2 Reference Guide...
  • Page 114 Modifies the version number ROM-DOS reports. Internal Displays the volume label on a disk. XCOPY.COM** External Copies multiple files and optionally subdirectories. * = Files loaded by LXE on all MX2’s. ** = Files loaded by LXE on some MX2’s. MX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC...

  • Page 115: Chapter 5 The Docking Station

    Chapter 5 The Docking Station Introduction LXE offers one docking station for the MX2 – a stationary single dock that holds one MX2. The stationary single dock powered docking station has two primary uses: • Recharge the MX2 NiMH battery pack and lithium backup batteries.

  • Page 116: Attaching The Single Dock To A Computer

    (LED) labeled POWER on the front panel of the Single Dock should light up. The power adapter is used only to recharge the batteries in the MX2. However, if you do not use it, the LED indicators on the Single Dock will not light up. (The READY light indicates that the MX2 is properly inserted in the dock.

  • Page 117: Using A Single Dock

    (If you are not using a power adapter, the light will not come on.) While the MX2 is in the Single Dock, you can download programs to it or upload data from it just as if it were connected directly to your computer.

  • Page 118: Technical Specifications

    Technical Specifications Single Dock Height 2.75” (6.9 cm) Depth 6” (15 cm) Width 5.25” (13.33 cm) Weight 1.15 lbs (.52 kilograms) Usage Indoors Power Supply Transformer Class 2 Input 120V 60Hz 12W Output 9VDC 500mA Usage Indoors MX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC...

  • Page 119: Appendixa Connector Configurations

    The IR port provides an IR transceiver for sending and receiving half-duplex IR data that meets the IrDA physical layer specifications. In addition, thee are three pads along the bottom of the unit. The pads are used when the MX2 is in the dock. With the MX2 oriented with it’s keypad facing toward the user: The right-most pad is the positive lead and is used for recharging the MX2 batteries.

  • Page 120: Single Dock

    The back panel of the Single Dock has a 25-pin dock-to-host cable connector. The Cable Connector for the Single Dock 25-Pin Connector Pin # Signal Connected To Pin Frame GND Portable TXD Portable RXD 4, 5 9–19 Unconnected Unconnected Ring in 20, 6 23–25 Unconnected MX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC...

  • Page 121: Appendixb Key Maps

    • ANSI Plus Reference Guide • TN3270 Terminal Reference Guide • TN5250 Terminal Reference Guide The MX2 does not use the following keys normally found on a desktop computer keyboard: Open/Closed Parentheses Scroll Lock Pause/Break Print Screen/SysReq Insert Num Lock...
  • Page 122 Left Ctrl Ctrl ScrollLock See Chapter 2 “Using Advanced Features” Section titled “Key Combinations for International Characters” for keypresses and instruction. This keyed function is a DOS function and does not affect LXE terminal emulation-assigned international characters. MX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC...
  • Page 123 Appendix B Key Maps First press this key To get this key Then press this key DblStk Ctrl E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC MX2 Reference Guide...
  • Page 124 3 (alpha) 4 (alpha) 5 (alpha) 6 (alpha) 7 (alpha) 8 (alpha) 9 (alpha) 0 (alpha) DOT (alpha) 1 (numeric) 2 (numeric) 3 (numeric) 4 (numeric) 5 (numeric) 6 (numeric) 7 (numeric) 8 (numeric) 9 (numeric) MX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC...
  • Page 125 PgUp (numeric) Lt Arrow (numeric) Rt Arrow (numeric) Up Arrow (numeric) Dn Arrow (numeric) Insert (numeric) Del (numeric) < > : (colon) ; (semicolon) - (minus sign) _ (underscore) , (comma) ‘ (apostrophe) ~ (tilde) “ E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC MX2 Reference Guide...
  • Page 126 Appendix B Key Maps First press this key To get this key Then press this key DblStk Ctrl & * (asterisk) MX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC...

  • Page 127: 48-Key Keypad

    ANSI Plus Reference Guide • TN3270 Terminal Reference Guide • TN5250 Terminal Reference Guide The MX2 does not use the following keys normally found on a desktop computer keyboard: Open and Closed Curly Braces Caps Lock Num Lock Scroll Lock...
  • Page 128 Fn S keypress. PAN LK remains enabled until an S keypress or any non-panning keypress. Although the MX2 48-key Keypad does not have a NumLock key, equivalent functionality can be accomplished by using the Fn SHIFT keypress. The Shift key provides the functionality of both the right and left shift key.
  • Page 129 Appendix B Key Maps First press this key To get this key Then press this key Shift Ctrl E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC MX2 Reference Guide...
  • Page 130 2 (alpha) 3 (alpha) 4 (alpha) 5 (alpha) 6 (alpha) 7 (alpha) 8 (alpha) 9 (alpha) 0 (alpha) DOT (alpha) 1 (numeric) 2 (numeric) 3 (numeric) 4 (numeric) 5 (numeric) 6 (numeric) 7 (numeric) 8 (numeric) MX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC...
  • Page 131 PgUp (numeric) Lt Arrow (numeric) Rt Arrow (numeric) Up Arrow (numeric) Dn Arrow (numeric) Insert (numeric) Del (numeric) < > : (colon) ; (semicolon) - (minus sign) _ (underscore) , (comma) ‘ (apostrophe) ~ (tilde) “ E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC MX2 Reference Guide...
  • Page 132 Appendix B Key Maps First press this key To get this key Then press this key Shift Ctrl & * (asterisk) MX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC...

  • Page 133: Ibm Tn5250 Terminal Emulator Keypad

    This keypad is designed to allow the user to enter terminal emulator commands when running LXE’s IBM TN5250 Terminal Emulation (TE) program. When running this program on the MX2, please refer to the following terminal emulation reference guide for equivalent keys and keypress sequences: •...
  • Page 134 Appendix B Key Maps MX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC...

  • Page 135: Index

    Index BOOTP..............41 BREAK, Internal File ..........101 BUFFERS, Internal File ........101 ; @ ? ..............101 CALL, Internal File ..........101 CFGAGENT.EXE ...........79 Access Point and MX2 as a Master Station.....28 CFGDEV.SYS............62 Access Points............55 CFGIO.EXE ............62 Accessories ..............15 Channel Advanced Features ..........17 NET.CFG parameter ...........34 Advanced Power Management........27...
  • Page 136 IF, Internal File............102 Drive B Contents .............62 iface Drive C Contents .............64 Socket parameter..........44 Drive D Contents.............66 Inactivity sleep mode Drive E Contents .............66 Power Management ..........28 Inactivity_min............28 NET.CFG parameter ...........34 Inactivity_sec............28 NET.CFG parameter ...........34 ECHO, Internal File..........102 MX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC...
  • Page 137 Link Support NET.CFG parameter ...........39 LOADHIGH, Internal File ........103 ORGANIZE.COM..........62, 64 LOCK.COM ............62 Locked Up Recover ...............19 Lost chains...............83 Pads, Docking............109 LXE and ROM-DOS commands ......81 param Socket parameter..........48 Parameters NET.CFG Mac_optimize Cisco..............39 NET.CFG parameter ...........34 PATH, Internal File ..........103 Management, Advanced Power.......27...
  • Page 138 Radio Specifications ip parameter ............47 2.4 GHz...............12 NET.CFG parameter ...........33 Reboot ..............19 param ..............48 Receive Mode............28 route ..............49 Receive_All_Multicasts tcp................51 NET.CFG parameter ...........32 STACKDEV.SYS, Internal File......104 REM, Internal File..........103 STACKS, Internal File ..........104 REMDISK ...............95 Station_Name MX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC...
  • Page 139 Boot alternate AUTOXEC and CONFIG files..20 DOS Drivers ............58 Enable I 2 of 5 over power down......26 Power Management of RF ........55 RF - auto-off time delay........57 XCOPY.COM ............99 RF - communication with another machine ..57 E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC MX2 Reference Guide...
  • Page 140 Index MX2 Reference Guide E-EQ-MX2RG-L-ARC...

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