Socket Go Wi-Fi! E300, Go Wi-Fi! E500, Go Wi-Fi! P500, Go Wi-Fi! P300 Quick Start Manual

Quick Start Guide

Socket® Go Wi-Fi!™

Versions E300, E500, P300 and P500

Featuring Socket Wi-Fi® Companion Software

© 2006-2007 Socket Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction of the contents of this manual without the
permission of Socket Communications, Inc. is expressly prohibited. Socket Communications, Socket, Go Wi-Fi!, and Wi-Fi
Companion are registered trademarks or trademarks of Socket Communications, Inc. Wi-Fi is a registered trademark of the
Wi-Fi Alliance. All other brand and prod uct names are trademarks of their respective holders.

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing Socket Go Wi-Fi! If your Pocket PC doesn’t have built-in
Wi-Fi, Socket Go Wi-Fi! is the perfect tool to connect to enterprise and public Wi-Fi
systems to access email, the Internet, and corporate servers.You can also use the card
to create peer-to-peer networks, connect to other Wi-Fi users, and share files.

Available in both Secure Digital (SD) and CompactFlash
(CF) form factors, Socket Go Wi-Fi! uses Direct Sequence
Spread Spectrum technology to provide a high-capacity
network and is Wi-Fi Certified to interoperate with other Wi­Fi products. The E300 and E500 conform to IEEE 802.11b
specifications with data rates up to 11 Mbps. The P300 and
P500 comply with IEEE 802.11b/g specifications with data
rates up to 54 Mbps.

The cards work with these types of WLAN security:

• Open systems

• 40/64-bit or 128-bit WEP encryption

• 802.1x with EAP-TLS or PEAP

• WPA and WPA-PSK

(Windows Mobile 2003SE and 5.0 only)

Go Wi-Fi! P300 and P500 also support AES and WPA2-Enterprise. Juniper Networks
Odyssey Client is required: www.juniper.net/customers/support/products/oac.jsp

Socket Wi-Fi

®

Companion

Socket Wi-Fi Companion is an intuitive and graphical utility designed to
complement the Socket Go Wi-Fi! cards. Find WLANs in range and
view their properties. Connect when your favorite networks are available.
Manage power settings. Diagnostic tools and statistics are also provided.

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CF

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System Requirements

Minimum device requirements for E300 or P300 (SD cards):

• Pocket PC running Windows Mobile 2003, 2003SE or 5.0

• Available SDIO slot

• For Windows Mobile 2003/2003SE, SDIO Now! software from BSQUARE in ROM

• Software installation via ActiveSync requires ActiveSync 4.0 or greater.

Alternatively, advanced users can install a CAB file.

Minimum device requirements for E500 or P500 (CF cards):

• Pocket PC running Windows Mobile 2003, 2003SE or 5.0

• Available CF or PC Card slot (PC Card adapter required for PC slot)

• Software installation via ActiveSync requires ActiveSync 4.0 or greater.

Alternatively, advanced users can install a CAB file.

• The E500 only connects to access points or radios that use long preamble. Every

802.11b/g access point supports long preamble, and most use it by default.

Additional Documentation

This guide only provides basic setup instructions. For more detailed instructions,
including instructions on using the Socket certificate utility for AES, WPA and 802.1x
networks, refer to the User’s Guide in the installation CD. Software and manuals are
also available online at: www.socketcom.com/support/support_wlan.asp

Product Registration

Socket highly recommends that all customers register their Socket products.
Registered users receive the following benefits:

• Priority for technical support

• Special offers for future products and product upgrades

• The latest new product information.

Register at: www.socketcom.com/prodreg

Technical Support

Socket Online Support (SOS): This interactive program provides
immediate service and is the best place to start for technical support.
To access SOS, please visit: www.socketcom.com/support

. Click on

the SOS icon.

Live Technical Support

: Register your product at www.socketcom.com/prodreg.

Afterwards, log in. Click on the Technical Support tab. Click Trouble Ticket to submit
an online request for support. You can log in anytime to check the status of your
request.

Product Disposal

Your device should not be placed in municipal waste. Please check local
regulations for disposal of electronic products.

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SETUP FOR POCKET PCS

Setup Summary

STEP 1: Install the software.
STEP 2: Insert Go Wi-Fi! into your Pocket PC.
STEP 3: Start Wi-Fi Companion.
STEP 4: Find a WLAN and create a profile.
STEP 5: Connect automatically to your network.

Note: Socket does not recommend using Shared
authentication due to its inherent insecurity.

STEP 1: Install the Software

The Socket Go Wi-Fi! software includes two components, which must be installed
separately: the card drivers and Socket Wi-Fi Companion.

1. If your Pocket PC already has an older version of Socket WLAN software, you must

remove it before you install the new software. Remove the utility and card drivers.

• Make sure the WLAN card is not in the Pocket PC.

• Tap Start | Settings | System tab | Remove Programs.

• Select the WLAN card drivers and tap Remove.

• Repeat to remove the WLAN utility.

• Soft reset the Pocket PC by pressing the reset button.

2. Make an active connection between your Pocket PC and a host PC. Use ActiveSync

and a serial/USB/Ethernet connection cable or cradle.

Make sure you have ActiveSync 4.0 or greater. Download it free online from:

msdn.microsoft.com/mobility/windowsmobile/downloads/default.aspx

ActiveSync should report Connected, and the ActiveSync icon should turn green.

Note: For CAB file installation instructions, refer to the README file on the CD.