Network Computing Devices PS6U1UHE User Manual

PS6U1UHE

USB-Host

to

Ethernet Adapter

CradlePoint, Inc.

1199 Shoreline Ln, Suite #301

Boise, ID

83702, USA

Phone: [phone]

Fax: [phone]

www.cradlepoint.com

User Guide

CradlePoint USB-Host to Ethernet Adapter User Guide

Copyright© 2008 CradlePoint, Inc. All rights reserved.

The information in this document is subject to change without notice.

Disclaimer

CradlePoint, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss resulting from
the use of this user guide. CradlePoint, Inc. assumes no responsibility for any loss or
claims by third parties that may arise through the use of this product. CradlePoint, Inc.

assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by deletion of data as a result

of malfunction, dead battery, or repairs. Be sure to make backup copies of

all important

data on other media to protect against data loss.

First Edition — January 2008 Rev: A

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Contents

CONTENTS ..........................................................................................III

NTRODUCTION..................................................................................... 1

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GETTING STARTED ................................................................................. 2

Before You Begin ....................................................................................... 2

Connecting to the PS6U1UHE ...................................................................... 2

Setting up the MC1000 ............................................................................ 2

Installing eConnect™ on the MC1000.................................................................. 2

Connecting the MC1000 to the PS6U1UHE........................................................... 6

Connecting the PS6U1UHE to your Network......................................................... 7

Partnerships with More than One Desktop/Laptop PC ...................................... 7

When You Can’t Use DHCP .......................................................................... 8

Uninstalling eConnect................................................................................. 8

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RODUCT/TECHNICAL SUPPORT ............................................................... 9

Product Registration................................................................................... 9

Troubleshooting......................................................................................... 9

Other ActiveSync Problems ....................................................................... 10

PPENDIX A – REGULATORY INFORMATION............................................... 11

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Radio Frequency Interference Requirement .............................................. 11

FCC Statement .............................................................................................. 11

Radio Frequency Interference Requirement - Canada.......................................... 11

PPENDIX B – WARRANTY .................................................................... 12

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Introduction

The CradlePoint PS6U1UHE serves as an essential data communications device, enabling

you to synchronize the information on your Symbol® MC1000 and a host computer across

a standard Ethernet network.

There are 3 connection ports on the PS6U1UHE. These are described below:

Ports Function

5VDC 1A

(Power)

USB Mini-A

Ethernet

(RJ45 Ethernet
Port)

A standard barrel port used for connecting the included Power Adapter.

Used to connect to the M1000 USB port for ActiveSync, or other communications,
to other computers on the Ethernet networks. The special USB Mini-A to Mini-B
adapter cable is included.

Used to connect to your Ethernet network for ActiveSync, or other communications,
to other computers on the networks, using a standard RJ45 Ethernet cable

(The standard Ethernet cable is not provided).

Lights Function

USB LED

Ethernet
Green LED
(left)

Flashing yellow
(slow)

LED off

Solid Red

Solid Green

Flashing Green
(slow)

Flashing Red
(rapid)

Solid Green Link established

Flashing Green Link activity

Off No link established

Start up, acquiring IP address

IP address acquired, no terminal connected (no PPP
connection), no other problems

IP address acquired, terminal connected but no PPP
connection established

IP address acquired, terminal connected (PPP connection
established)

PPP traffic, active communication

Unable to acquire IP address, Timeout, general error

Yellow LED
(right)

Off 10 Mb connection Ethernet

Solid Yellow 100 Mb connection (not available this model)

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Getting Started

Before You Begin

Before you can successfully connect your Symbol MC1000 to your network
with your PS6U1UHE, you must have successfully configured your device for
ActiveSync operations. For assistance with ActiveSync operations, please refer
to your Symbol Integrator Guide.

Only after you have successfully created an ActiveSync partnership between
your MC1000 and your host computer, and completed an ActiveSync
operation, should you attempt to connect your device to your network. This is
important even if you plan to use other 3
because using ActiveSync allows you to validate your software/hardware
installation. Then, if you have problems later making your 3
work, you c
everything else works fine.

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Setting up the MC1000

Before you can successfully synchronize your MC1000 across your network using the
PS6U1UHE USB-Host to Ethernet Adapter, you will need to confirm the following
information:

That your network has an active DHCP server to provide dynamic IP addresses

If your network, or custom synchronization application, requires the use of
static IP addresses, after you finish Step 5 below you will have to configure
PS6U1UHE using information contained in the Cradle Manager Software User
Guide. The Cradle Manager Software and the User Guide can be downloaded
from www.cradlepoint.com

Installing eConnect™ on the MC1000

The MC1000 requires the installation of eConnect™ software to enable it to communicate
through your network to complete ActiveSync, or other synchronization operations. By
design, the MC1000 functions as a USB client device. With the installation of this software,
your MC1000 will be able to connect to your host computer using the PS6U1UHE as a USB
host device for that connection.

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Step 1 –Download the software

Access www.cradlepoint.com support page and download the latest PS6U1UHE eConnect™
software. Download the file to your computer to a folder where it can be easily accessed.

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