Echo Tests - CipherLab 8500 Reference Manual

8500 Series Mobile Computer

3.7.4 ECHO TESTS

These echo tests are used for verifying connectivity to make sure the mobile computer is
within coverage. Press [ESC] to stop and exit the test.
In PAN mode, the echo test helps measure the coverage of the range, estimate the
number of APs and mobile computers needed, and determine the topology of deploying
APs.
SPP: Serial Port Profile
It is used for ad hoc networking, without going through any access point.
DUN: Dial-Up Networking Profile
DUN Modem - It makes use of a Bluetooth modem or mobile phone as a
wireless modem.
DUN GPRS – It makes use of a mobile phone with GPRS functionality and
connects to GPRS AP.
BNEP: Bluetooth Network Encapsulation Protocol
It is used by Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN) for IP networking over
Bluetooth.
SPP Master
Set the mobile computer as a master device.
1. Pairing with your computer (slave) must be completed first.
2. Run the Echo Test program on your computer. Associated settings include
- Select "RS-232" for interface.
- Use the Bluetooth COM port that has been paired.
- Set Action Mode to "Passive".
3. Start the echo test on both ends. The mobile computer will try to connect to PC (slave).
SPP Slave
Set the mobile computer as a slave device.
1. Enable Authentication and set your PIN code on the mobile computer.
2. Run the Echo Test program on your computer. Associated settings include
- Select "RS-232" for interface.
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