Socket Go Wi-Fi! P320,Go Wi-Fi! P320X User Manual

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Go Wi-Fi!® P320/P320X

802.11a/b/g WLAN SDIO Card

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April 2009 Document # 6410-00314 A

Inc. Wi-Fi® is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. All other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective holders.

Reproduction of the contents of this manual without the permission of Socket Mobile is expressly prohibited. Please be aware that the products described in this manual may change without notice.

Feel free to contact Socket Mobile at:

Socket Mobile, Inc. 39700 Eureka Drive Newark, CA 94560-4808 USA

Other than the above, Socket Mobile can assume no responsibility for anything resulting from the application of information contained in this manual. Please refrain from any applications of the Socket Mobile product that are not described in the user manual. Please refrain from disassembling the Socket Go Wi-Fi! P320 and P320X SDIO cards. Disassembly will void the product warranty.

You can track new product releases, software updates and technical bulletins by visiting the Socket Mobile website at: http://www.socketmobile.com

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver

is connected.

 Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Testing was performed on Notebook PC with antennas at 5 mm spacing. The maximum SAR value is: 0.476 W/kg.

Table of Contents

Copyright Notice................................................................................................................. 2

Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement........................................... 3

1. ................................................................................................................. 5 Introduction

1.1 ...................................................................................... 5 Key Features Supported

1.2 .......................................................................................... 5 System Requirements

2. ............................................................................... 6 Installing the P320/P320X Driver

2.1 ........................................... 6 Installing the driver CAB file with a Memory Card

2.2 .......................................... 6 Installing the driver with Synchronization Software

3. ........................................................................................ 7 Create Access Point Profile

4. ..................................................................................... 10 Connect to the Access Point

5. ............................................................. 11 Check IP Address after WLAN Connection

6. ..................................................................................................... 12 Technical Support

6.1 .............................................................................................. 12 Limited Warranty

6.2 .............................................................................. 13 Limited Software Warranty

6.3 ......................................................................................................... 14 Disclaimer

6.4 ............................................................. 14 Regulatory Compliance for Go Wi-Fi!

1. Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Socket Go Wi-Fi! P320/P320X 802.11a/b/g SDIO WLAN card. This User Manual provides instructions for using the P320/P320X driver on ARMV4I processor based handheld devices running Windows Mobile 5 or Windows Mobile 6.

1.1 Key Features Supported

The provided Go Wi-Fi! P320/P320X driver has the following features and security protocols:

 Support 802.11 a/b/g  Works with Microsoft Wireless Zero Config (WZC)  Supports Windows Mobile 5.0 for Pocket PC or Windows Mobile 6.0 Classi c  Supports ARMV4I processor type  Supports WEP 64/128-bit encryption  Supports WPA/WPA2 – pre-shared key (PSK) and enterprise versions, which support

TKIP and AES-CCMP encryption types

1.2 System Requirements

Mobile devices with:

 Windows Mobile 5.0 for Pocket PC or Windows Mobile 6.0 Classic  ARMV4I processor type  An SDIO slot

2. Installing the P320/P320X Driver

2.1 Installing the driver CAB file with a Memory Card

1. Copy the driver CAB file from the Driver CD onto a memory card. Alternatively, download the driver CAB file online

2. Insert the memory card into the device.

3. Use File Explorer to copy the CAB file to the device, then navigate to the CAB file

4. Tap on the CAB file to install it. Follow the instructions to complete the installation

2.2 Installing the driver with Synchronization Software

1. Use a serial/USB connection cable or cradle to make an active connection between your device and a host PC

 If your host computer is running Windows Vista, use the Windows Mobile Device Center.

Download it from the Microsoft website

 If your host computer is running Windows 2000/XP,

o use ActiveSync 4.5 or greater for Windows Mobile 6.0 o use ActiveSync 4.0 or greater for Windows Mobile 5.0

2. Insert the Driver CD into your host PC. Alternatively, download the driver EXE file online and save on the local PC

3. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to access the CD-ROM drive or the local PC drive. Click on the Socket_P320_x.x.x.x.exe (e.g.: Socket_P320_3.1.9.0.exe for the driver version 3.1.9.0). It will launch the InstallShield Wizard as below.

4. Follow the InstallShield Wizard steps to complete the driver installation

3. Create Access Point Profile

1. Insert the Go Wi-Fi! P320/P320X card into the SDIO slot of your device. Once the WLAN card is initialized and the driver is loaded, a radio tower icon shows up at the top bar.

2. Tap on the tower icon, then on the “Settings” on the pop-up Connectivity window, it will take you to the following screen.

3. Click on “Wi-Fi”, it will show the list of the available WLAN access points.

4. Select the access point that you want to connect to (in this example: “atheros_test”). Click on the menu item “Connect”. If it is the first time connecting to this access point, it will create a new profile. Otherwise, it will start the WLAN connection

If it is the first time connecting to the access point, it will bring you to the following profile creation screens.

At the first screen next, you can enter “Network name”. The access point name is used as the default network name. Follow the “Next” soft key to move to the next screen.

Next, select the authentication and encryption methods corresponding to the selected access point. Then, enter the right network key. Follow the “Next” soft key to move to the next screen until “Finish” to complete the profile creation.

4. Connect to the Access Point

Once you finish the profile creation or you clicked “Connect” on an access point with profile already created, the PDA starts to try connecting to the WLAN access point you selected.

The screen below shows that the device is connected to the access point.

5. Check IP Address after WLAN Connection

You can check the IP address assigned to the device by going to the “Network Adapters” tab and select the “AR6001 WLAN SDIO” entry.

You can check the network connectivity by pinging this IP address from a network computer.

6. Technical Support

Socket has two technical support resources to help you. Please note that support is available only in English.

 Online Knowledge Base

time. www.socketmobile.com/support/

: Search for articles, Frequently Asked Questions or Hot Topics any

Click on FAQs.

 Online Requests

www.socketmobile.com/support/support/login.asp

: Register your product and submit a question.

 By Phone

: Call our Tier 1 Technical Support:

USA & Canada Toll-free: 800-279-1390 Direct: +1-510-933-3020

6.1 Limited Warranty

Socket Mobile Incorporated (Socket) warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service, for one (1) year from the date of purchase.

Incompatibility is not a defect covered by the Socket warranty. During the warranty period, Socket will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product at no charge when furnished with proof of retail purchase, provided that you deliver the product to Socket or to an authorized Socket Service Center.

The returned product must be accompanied by a return material authorization (RMA) number issued by Socket Mobile or by an authorized Socket Service Center. If you ship the product, you must use the original container or equivalent and you must pay the shipping charges to Socket. Socket will pay surface shipping charges back to any location in the contiguous United States. This warranty applies only to the original retail purchaser and is not transferable.

Socket may, at its option, replace or repair the product with new or reconditioned parts and the returned product becomes the property of Socket. Socket warrants the repaired or replaced products to be free from defects in material or workmanship for ninety (90) days after the return shipping date, or for the remainder of the original warranty period, whichever is greater.

This warranty does not cover the replacement of products damaged by abuse, accident, misuse or misapplication, nor as a result of service or modification other than by Socket.

SOCKET IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING DAMAGE TO PROPERTY AND, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DAMAGES FOR PERSONAL INJURY. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.

Some states do not allow limitation of implied warranties, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so that the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

This product may contain fully tested, recycled parts, warranted as if new. For warranty information, please visit:

http://support.socketmobile.com

6.2 Limited Software Warranty

LIMITED WARRANTY. Socket Mobile, Inc. (Socket) warrants that the original disk or CD ROM is free from defects for 90 days from the date of delivery of the SOFTWARE.

CUSTOMER REMEDIES. The entire liability of Socket and your exclusive remedy shall be, at the option of Socket, either (a) return of the price paid or (b) replacement of the SOFTWARE which does not meet the Socket Limited Warranty and which is returned to Socket with a copy of your receipt. Any replacement SOFTWARE will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or 30 days, whichever is longer. THESE REMEDIES ARE NOT AVAILABLE OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

NO OTHER WARRANTIES. Socket disclaims all other warranties, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to the SOFTWARE and the accompanying written materials. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have others which vary from state to state.

NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. In no event shall Socket or its suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, or other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of or inability to use the SOFTWARE, even if Socket has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Because some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to you.

EXPORT LAW ASSURANCES. You may not use or otherwise export or reexport the SOFTWARE except as authorized by United States law and laws of the jurisdiction in which the SOFTWARE was obtained. In particular, but without limitation, none of the SOFTWARE may be used or otherwise exported or reexported (a) into (or to a national or resident of) a United States embargoed country or (b) to anyone on the U.S. Treasury Department’s list of Specially Designated Nationals or the U.S. Department of Commerce’s Table of Denial Orders. By using the SOFTWARE, you represent and warrant that you are not located in, under control of, or a national or resident of any such country or on any such list.

GOVERNMENT END USERS. If the SOFTWARE is supplied to the U. S. Government, the SOFTWARE is classified as “restricted computer software” as defined in clause 52.227-19 of the FAR. The U. S. Government ‘s rights to the SOFTWARE are as provided in clause

52.227-19 of the FAR.

CONTROLLING LAW AND SEVERABILITY. This License shall be governed by the laws of the United States and the State of California. If for any reason a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision, or portion thereof, to be unenforceable, the remainder of this License shall continue in full force and effect.

6.3 Disclaimer

EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT EXPRESSLY WARRANTED BY SOCKET MOBILE, INC, THIS PRODUCT IS PROVIDED "AS IS" WITHOUT WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING WITHOUT LIMITATION, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. EXCEPT TO THE EXTENT REQUIRED BY LAW, SOCKET MOBILE DOES NOT ASSUME ANY PRODUCT LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF, OR IN CONNECTION WITH, THE APPLICATION OR USE OF ANY PRODUCT OR APPLICATION DESCRIBED HEREIN.

PORTIONS OF THIS SOFTWARE ARE PROVIDED BY THEOPENSSL PROJECT OR ERIC YOUNG “AS IS” AND ANY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE ARE DISCLAIMED. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE OPENSSL PROJECT, ERIC YOUNG OR CONTRIBUTORS BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, PROCUREMENT OF SUBSTITUTE GOODS OR SERVICES; LOSS OF USE, DATA OR PROFITS; OR BUSINESS INTERRUPTION) HOWEVER CAUSED AND ON ANY THEORY OF LIABILITY, WHETHER IN CONTRACT, STRICT LIABILITY, OR TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR OTHERWISE) ARISING IN ANY WAY OUT OF THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.

6.4 Regulatory Compliance for Go Wi-Fi!

Go Wi-Fi! is designed to be compliant with the rules and regulations in locations where they are sold and will be labeled as required. This product is type approved and users are not required to obtain license or authorization before using.

Regulatory Compliances

 FCC Part 15 Subpart B Class B Section 15.107, 15.109  FCC Part 15 Subpart C Section 15.207, 15.247  FCC Part 15 Subpart E Section 15.207, 15.209, 15.407  FCC Procedure ANSI C63.4 (2003)  FCC SAR OET65

Canada  IC RSS-210

Europe  CE EN 300 328, EN 301 489, EN 301 893, EN 62311, EN 60950

Japan  TELEC STD-T33, STD-T66, STD-T71 (W52, W53, W56)

This product is in compliance with the EU Directive 2002/95/EC for Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS).

Product Disposal

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

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