Socket Mobile 10-100 User Manual
10/100 Ethernet CF Card
™
CompactFlash and PC Card solutions for
Pocket PCs. Handheld PCs, and pen tablets
running:
- Windows Mobile 5.0
- Windows Mobile 2003/2003SE
- Windows CE 2.11 or 3.0
User's Guide
8/2005 Document # 6410-00169 G
Copyright Notice
Copyright © 2005 Socket Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. The
10/100 Ethernet CF Card includes technology licensed under United States
Patent Nos. 4,543,450, 4,603,320, 4,686,506, and 4,972,470.
Socket and the Socket logo are registered trademarks of Socket
Communications, Inc. Socket Communications, Socket 10/100 Ethernet CF
Card and Mobility Friendly are trademarks of Socket Communications, Inc.
All other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective
holders.
Reproduction of the contents of this manual without the permission of
Socket Communications is expressly prohibited. Please be aware that the
products described in this manual may change without notice.
Feel free to contact Socket Communications at:
Socket Communications, Inc.
37400 Central Court
Newark, CA 94560
Other than the above, Socket Communications can assume no responsibility
for anything resulting from the application of information contained in this
manual.
Socket Communications requests that you refrain from any applications of
the Socket 10/100 Ethernet CF Card that are not described in this manual.
Socket Communications also requests that you refrain from disassembling
the CompactFlash Card. Disassembly of this device will void the product
warranty.
You can track new product releases, software updates and technical
bulletins by visiting Socket’s website at
www.socketcom.com.
Table of Contents
Copyright Notice 2
1 | INTRODUCTION 2
About the Software 2
System Requirements 2
Package Contents 3
Product Registration 4
2 | SETUP 5
STEP 1: Prepare Network Information 5
STEP 2: Install the Software 7
STEP 3: Enter Network Settings 9
STEP 4: Insert Card and Connect to LAN 15
Status Indicator LEDs 15
OPTIONAL: Use ActiveSync over a Network 18
OPTIONAL: Use the Control Panel Applet 21
APPENDICES
A | SPECIFICATIONS 24
B | TROUBLESHOOTING 25
C | TECHNICAL SUPPORT 27
Limited Warranty 28
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1 | Introduction
Would you like to ActiveSync your mobile
computer in the fastest and most convenient
way possible?
restore files in a flash? Then you need Socket’s
10/100 Ethernet CF Card. It’s the best solution
for accessing hi-speed networks running up to
100 Mbps.
The sleek design integrates a Type I CompactFlash card and network connector
into one durable unit. It is among the lowest in its class in power consumption.
About the Software
Software updates: www.socketcom.com/product/ethernet_10100.asp
System Requirements
Your mobile computer should meet these minimum requirements:
• Any of the following operating systems:
− Windows Mobile 5.0
− Windows Mobile 2003/2003SE
− Windows CE v2.11 or later
• Available CompactFlash or PC Card slot that supports CF+ I/O.
(CompactFlash-to-PC Card adapter required if using a PC Card slot.)
• During installation, you will need a desktop or laptop computer that
meets these minimum requirements:
− Windows 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP
− Microsoft ActiveSync
*
ActiveSync 4.0 does not support synchronization over Ethernet. Because
Windows Mobile 5.0 devices require ActiveSync 4.0, these devices cannot
synchronize over Ethernet. Devices running a previous version of Windows
Mobile can synchronize over Ethernet using a previous version of
ActiveSync.
*
Do you need to back up or
Socket’s enhanced drivers for Windows Mobile help you save
time and effort with special auto-launch and network
monitoring features. You can set your mobile computer to
automatically launch ActiveSync or any other program
whenever you insert the card, minimizing the time and effort to
connect. You also have instant access to key network settings.
(Windows Mobile 5.0 devices require ActiveSync 4.0 or greater.)
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For some HPC Pros, the CompactFlash slot only supports
memory I/O and is not compatible with the 10/100 Ethernet CF
Card; only the PC Card slot supports CF+ I/O. If you have one
of these computers, use a CF-to-PC Card adapter to insert the
card into the PC Card slot.
WARNING!
If you are NOT using Windows Mobile 5.0, DO NOT
install ActiveSync 4.0, or you will not be able to
synchronize your mobile computer and host PC over
an Ethernet connection!
Microsoft removed this feature from ActiveSync 4.0.
If your Windows version does not require
ActiveSync 4.0, then Socket recommends that you
use an older version of ActiveSync that supports
device synchronization over Ethernet.
Package Contents
The 10/100 Ethernet CF Card package includes these items:
• A Socket 10/100 Ethernet CF Card (CompactFlash Type I)
• The 10/100 Ethernet Installation Disc
• Booklet containing copyright and warranty information
CompactFlash-to-PC Card adapters are available separately online
from Socket at:
www.socketcom.com/shop/
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 3
Product Registration
Socket highly recommends that all customers register their Socket products.
Registered users receive priority for technical support, product updates, and
special offers. Register your card online at
www.socketcom.com/prodreg.
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2 | Setup
This chapter explains how to set up and use the 10/100
Ethernet CF Card on a Pocket PCs, Handheld PCs, and
pen tablets running:
- Windows Mobile 5.0
- Windows Mobile 2003/2003SE
- Windows CE 2.11 or 3.0
Setup Summary
STEP 1: Prepare network information.
STEP 2: Install the software.
STEP 3: Enter network settings.
STEP 4: Insert card and connect to LAN port.
OPTIONAL: Use ActiveSync over a Network
OPTIONAL: Use the Control Panel Applet
STEP 1: Prepare Network Information
Contact your network administrator for the network settings. A text-only form
that you can email to your network administrator is available in the Docs folder
in the installation CD and online at:
www.socketcom.com/support/support_ethernet.asp
Does the network support DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)?
YES. If Yes, then what is the valid range of IP addresses for your network?
_______________________________________________________
NO. If No, then please any of the following IP addresses required by
your network (you may need only some):
(a) Mobile Computer IP address: _____ . _____ . _____ . _____
(b) Subnet Mask: _____ . _____ . _____ . _____
(c) Default Gateway: _____ . _____ . _____ . _____
(d) Primary DNS: _____ . _____ . _____ . _____
(e) Secondary DNS: _____ . _____ . _____ . _____
(f) Primary WINS: _____ . _____ . _____ . _____
(g) Secondary WINS: _____ . _____ . _____ . _____
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Remote ActiveSync only: If your server does NOT have WINS services
enabled, use the IP address of your host PC instead of a Primary WINS
address.
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STEP 2: Install the Software
Follow these steps for software installation BEFORE inserting the 10/100
Ethernet CF Card:
1. Use a serial/Ethernet/USB cable or cradle to connect your mobile
computer to a host PC.
2. In order to synchronize data, there must be a partnership (not a guest
connection) between the mobile computer and host PC.
• If you already established a partnership between the two computers,
they should automatically connect and begin synchronizing.
• If no partnership exists between the two computers, a screen will
appear asking if you would like to set one up. Select Yes and click
Next>. Follow the remaining screens on your host PC until the
partnership has successfully been established.
IMPORTANT! You must set up a partnership (not
a guest connection), or you will not be able to
synchronize data between your mobile computer
and host PC!
3. Insert the Socket 10/100 Ethernet Installation Disc into the host PC.
CHAPTER 2: SETUP 7
4. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to access the CD drive. In the
CD, click on SETUP.EXE.
5. The installation wizard should begin. Follow the instructions on your
host PC and mobile computer until installation is complete.
6. After completing the installation, disconnect the mobile computer from the
cable/cradle. Soft reset the mobile computer by pushing the reset button.
IMPORTANT! Soft reset your mobile computer after
software installation!
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