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Additional Connectivity
The RuggedReader supports several kinds of connections in addition
to direct ActiveSync connections to a PC. Note that you will need to
purchase third party accessories (such as CompactFlash modems or
Bluetooth cards) in order to implement these connections:
• Modem -- The RuggedReader supports dial-up connections to an
Internet Service Provider and sending and receiving e-mail with fi le
attachments. (You will need to purchase a modem and cable or a
CompactFlash modem.)
• Web-enabled Cell Phones -- The RuggedReader can connect to
the Internet via web-enabled cell phones that are compatible with
Pocket PC devices. Refer to your phone service provider for more
information on establishing Internet connections via your cell phone.
• Bluetooth -- Pocket PC-compatible Bluetooth CompactFlash cards
are supported by the RuggedReader. Bluetooth is used for wireless
communication over distances of up to 10 meters. Typical Bluetooth
applications include sending fi les to a PC or another RuggedReader,
or communicating with a printer or cell phone.
• Wireless LAN -- Pocket PC-compatible Wireless LAN (or 802.11)
CompactFlash cards can be used with RuggedReader. These cards
allow you to maintain a wireless connection to the LAN and the
Internet while within range of an 802.11 network.
• VPN -- The RuggedReader includes support for VPN (Virtual
Private Network) connections. Used together with a connection to
the Internet, a VPN connection allows you to browse network fi les
from a remote site and also supports remote synchronization with
your PC via ActiveSync. Note that the network you access must be
confi gured to allow VPN connections.
• Ethernet -- Pocket PC-compatible Ethernet CompactFlash cards
can be used with RuggedReader. These connections allow the
RuggedReader to connect to a LAN and browse network fi le
shares. You can also use ActiveSync over an Ethernet connection
to synchronize with your PC. Note that the RuggedReader does not
expose fi le shares and cannot be browsed by PCs on the network.
For more information on creating these connections, see the website
listed under reference materials on the last page of this manual.
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