Socket Wi-Fi® Products
For Windows Mobile
• Hardware: Go Wi-Fi!™ versions E300 and E500
• Software: Wi-Fi® Companion
User’s Guide
7/2005 Document # 6410-00170 J
Copyright Notice
Copyright © 2005 Socket Communications, Inc. All rights reserved.
Socket, the Socket logo and Battery Friendly are registered trademarks of
Socket Communications, Inc. Wi-Fi Companion and Go Wi-Fi! are
trademarks of Socket Communications, Inc. Wi-Fi is a trademark of the WiFi Alliance. All other brand and product names are trademarks of their
respective holders.
Go Wi-Fi! includes technology licensed under United States Patent Nos.
4,543,450, 4,603,320, 4,686,506, and 4,972,470.
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
USA
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 Go Wi-Fi! card that are not described in this manual. Please
refrain from disassembling the 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 web page at: www.socketcom.com.
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Table of Contents
1 | Introduction 5
Socket Go Wi-Fi! 5
Socket Wi-Fi® Companion 5
System Requirements — Go Wi-Fi! 6
Product Registration 6
Useful Links 6
2 | Open or WEP-Enabled Networks 7
STEP 1: Install the Software 8
STEP 2: Insert Go Wi-Fi! or Turn on WLAN Radio 11
STEP 3: Start Wi-Fi Companion 12
STEP 4: Find and Connect to a WLAN 13
STEP 5: Connect Automatically to Your Network 16
3 | WPA or 802.1x Networks 18
STEP 1: Prepare Network Information 19
STEP 2: Install the Software 20
STEP 3: Install Authentication Certificate(s) 23
STEP 4: Insert Go Wi-Fi! or Turn on WLAN Radio 25
STEP 4: Start Wi-Fi Companion 26
STEP 5: Find a WLAN and Create a Profile 27
4 | Wi-Fi Companion 33
Turn Wireless Radio On/Off 34
View IP Addresses 35
Find Networks 36
Enable Power Save 38
Install Personal Certificate for EAP-TLS 39
Manage Certificates 40
Ping 41
Trace Route 43
View Rates 45
View Graphs 46
View Tables 47
View Help Files 48
APPENDICES
A | Specifications 49
B | Safety and Usage Tips 53
C | Network Information 55
D | General Troubleshooting 57
E | Technical Support 58
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Limited Warranty 59
Limited Software Warranty 60
Regulatory Compliance — Go Wi-Fi! 61
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1 | Introduction
Socket’s Wi-Fi products for Windows Mobile are the perfect tools to
connect to enterprise and public Wi-Fi systems, so you can access email,
the Internet, and corporate servers from your favorite Pocket PC.
Socket Go Wi-Fi!
The Socket Go Wi-Fi! wireless LAN cards use Direct Sequence Spread
Spectrum (DSSS) technology at 2.4-2.5 GHz, conform to IEEE 802.11b
specifications, and are Wi-Fi Certified to interoperate with other Wi-Fi
products. Spread-spectrum communication provides a high-capacity
network, and data rates up to 11 Mbps enable quick downloads.
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
There are two versions of Socket Go Wi-Fi!:
• E300: Secure Digital (SD) card
• E500: CompactFlash (CF) card
Socket Wi-Fi® Companion
Socket Wi-Fi Companion is an intuitive and graphical
utility for Pocket PC 2003/2003SE devices with either
the Socket Go Wi-Fi! E300/E500 or a built-in WLAN
radio.
The software enables you to find WLANs in range and
view their properties in detail, and connect whenever
your favorite networks are available. You can even
manage power settings to maximize battery life. Plus,
diagnostic tools and connection statistics are provided for
advanced users.
(Pocket PC 2003SE only)
E300 E500
CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 5
System Requirements — Go Wi-Fi!
Minimum device requirements for Go Wi-Fi! E300 (SD card):
• Pocket PC 2003/2003SE with available SDIO slot
• SDIO Now! software from BSQUARE in ROM
Note: For information about support for MontaVista Linux and Real-Time
Operating Systems (RTOS), please email
developers@socketcom.com
Minimum device requirements for Go Wi-Fi! E500 (CF card):
• Pocket PC 2003/2003SE with available CF or PC Card slot (PC Card
adapter required for PC slot)
• Please note that the Socket Go Wi-Fi! E500 only connects to access
points or radios that use long preamble. Every 802.11b access point
supports long preamble, and most are configured this way by default.
Product Registration
If you purchased Socket Wi-Fi Companion for use with your Pocket PC’s
built-in WLAN radio, product registration is required to activate a full
version of the software. Otherwise, the software will expire three days
after installation.
Registration is not required to use Socket software with Socket Go Wi-Fi!
E300/E500, but is highly recommends for all customers. Registered users
receive priority for technical support, updates, and special offers. Register
www.socketcom.com/prodreg
at:
Useful Links
• For software updates: www.socketcom.com/support/support_wlan.asp
• For a device compatibility database: www.socketcom.com/matrix
• For a list of Wi-Fi hotspots and service providers in your area, visit
www.socketcom.com/product/wlan.asp and click on the Hotspots link.
• Go Wi-Fi! E300/E500: The MAC address is printed on a label on the
back of the card.
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2 | Open or WEP-Enabled Networks
This section covers how to use Socket Wi-Fi Companion to find, configure
and connect your Pocket PC to a WLAN running an open system or WEP
encryption.
For help using the software, tap
Start | Help.
Connection Summary
STEP 1: Install the software.
STEP 2: Insert Go Wi-Fi! or turn on WLAN radio.
STEP 3: Start Wi-Fi Companion.
STEP 4: Find a WLAN and create a profile.
STEP 5: Connect automatically to your network.
CHAPTER 2: OPEN OR WEP-ENABLED NETWORKS 7
STEP 1: Install the Software
1. Go Wi-Fi! E300/E500: If you previously installed an older version of
Socket WLAN card drivers on your Pocket PC, you must completely
remove the old drivers by doing the following:
• 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.
• Soft reset the Pocket PC by pressing the reset button.
2. Make an active connection between your device and a host PC. Use
ActiveSync and a serial/USB/Ethernet connection cable or cradle.
ActiveSync should report Connected, and the ActiveSync icon should
turn green.
3. Insert the installation CD into your host PC.
4. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to access your CD-ROM drive.
In the CD, click on WTMESetup.exe.
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5. The InstallShield Wizard will begin. Read the info rmation in the first
screen, then click Next>.
6. In the next two screens, read the software license agreement and choose
a file location for the software.
7. In the Select Items to Install screen, Wi-Fi Companion will be selected by
default. If using a Socket WLAN card, also select your version of the
card, then click Next>.
8. Follow the instructions in the remaining wizard screens u ntil installation
is complete.
9. Disconnect the mobile computer from the host PC.
10. Soft reset the device by pressing the reset button.
IMPORTANT! If you installed Socket Wi-Fi Companion on a
Pocket PC with built-in WLAN, you must register the software.
Otherwise, the software will expire in three days.
No software registration is required for Socket Go Wi-Fi!
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Software Registration
Software registration is only required if you will be using Socket Wi-Fi
Companion on a Pocket PC with a built-in WLAN radio.
1. Register the software online at
www.socketcom.com/prodreg.
You will receive an activation code by email.
2. Make sure your Pocket PC’s clock is set for the
correct date, or the registration code will be
rejected. Tap Start | Settings | Clock. After adjusting
the date, tap ok.
3. Start Wi-Fi Companion. Either turn on the WLAN
radio of your Pocket PC to automatically launch the
program, or tap Start | Programs | Wi-Fi Companion.
4. Tap on the Socket status icon at the top of your
screen to view the main screen of Wi-Fi
Companion.
5. In the main screen of Wi-Fi Companion, tap About
at the bottom of the screen.
6. At the bottom of the About screen, tap Register.
7. In the Product Registration screen, enter the code
you received by email. Tap ok.
Socket status icon,
search mode.
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STEP 2: Insert Go Wi-Fi! or Turn on WLAN Radio
Insert Socket Go Wi-Fi! E300/E500 into the card
slot, or turn on the WLAN radio.
If using Socket Go Wi-Fi! E300/E500, make sure the
card is positioned correctly in the slot. Do not use
excessive force, or damage may occur.
If using a WLAN radio built into your Pocket PC,
refer to your Pocket PC manual for instructions.
Go Wi-Fi! Status Indicator LEDs
E300 Link LED
LED Behavior Meaning
Off Radio disabled/cannot transmit.
Slow flash Radio on, not connected.
On Connected
E500 LEDs
LED Type LED Behavior Meaning
Power
Green
Off Radio disabled/cannot transmit.
Flashing Radio on, using Power Save Mode
On Radio on, not using Power Save Mode
Activity
Amber
Off Radio disabled/cannot transmit.
Slow flash Radio on, no data traffic.
Rapid flash
Connected. Faster flash denotes
greater network activity.
Note: To remove the SD card from your Pocket PC, first press the card into
the slot. A spring mechanism will push the card out. Do not remove the
card by simply pulling it, or damage may occur.
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STEP 3: Start Wi-Fi Companion
1. After you insert the WLAN card or turn on the
WLAN radio of your Pocket PC, Wi-Fi
Companion will automatically launch, indicated
by the Socket status icon at the top of the screen.
2. Tap on the icon. The icon varies depending on
your connection status.
Alternatively, you can manually start the
program by tapping:
Start | Programs | Wi-Fi Companion.
3. The main screen of Wi-Fi Companion will
appear.
Socket status icon,
search mode.
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STEP 4: Find and Connect to a WLAN
1. In the main screen of Wi-Fi Companion, tap on the tower icon, or tap
Tools | Wi-Fi Finder.
2. Wi-Fi Finder will list WLANs detected in range. Tap on any WLAN in
the list to view additional properties.
If desired, tap on the Type or Sort by drop-down menus to change how
the list is displayed. By default, All types are displayed, sorted by Name.
If your WLAN is not listed, tap Refresh.
Tap to filter the
list by type.
Current
connection.
Tap on any listing to
expand details.
Tap and hold stylus
on any listing to
manage profiles
and/or connect.
Signal strength of strongest
AP/ad hoc radio
WEP encryption, WPA (PSK),
WPA (TKIP) or 802.1x
No encryption
Channel number
Profile saved
802.11b, 802.11g
Tap to sort the list.
Tap on the MAC
address line to view
AP Details.
3. If Wi-Fi Finder cannot find your WLAN because its SSID is hidden, tap
New to create a new profile for your network.
4. If your WLAN has a profile (indicated by a folder icon), Wi-Fi
Companion may have already connected to it, indicated by a
tower icon with a green burst on top.
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To connect to a WLAN with a profile, tap and
hold your stylus on the WLAN in the list. In
the pop-up menu, tap Connect.
5. If your WLAN does not
have a profile (no folder
icon), tap and hold your stylus on the WLAN in
the list, then tap Get connected to create a profile
for the selected SSID.
Creating a WLAN Profile
After you tap New or Get connected in Wi-Fi Finder, you will be directed to
Wireless Zero Config (WZC), the wireless connection editor built into Windows
Mobile, to create a WLAN profile. For help with WZC, please refer to your
Pocket PC manual. Consult with your network administrator to determine the
settings needed to connect to your network.
1. In the Configure Wireless Network screen,
enter the Network name (SSID) if it isn’t
already provided. The SSID is case-sensitive.
Connects to:
Select either The Internet or Work.
Note: In most cases, you should select
The Internet. For a VPN/proxy server, refer to
your Pocket PC manual for instructions.
2. Follow the appropriate instructions for your type of network to enter the
necessary security settings.
Open Networks
Depending on your Pocket PC 2003 version, your device may show two
or three tabs at the bottom of the screen.
If your device shows three tabs, enter the following
settings:
¾ Network Key tab:
Authentication: Select Open.
Data Encryption: Select Disabled.
¾ 802.1x tab:
Do not enter any settings. Tap ok.
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If your device shows two tabs, enter the following
settings:
¾ Authentication tab:
Uncheck all boxes. Tap ok.
WEP-Enabled Networks
Make sure your WEP key has the correct length. For 40/64-bit WEP, the
key length is 10 hexadecimal or 5 ASCII characters. For 128-bit WEP,
the key length is 26 hexadecimal or 13 ASCII characters.
Depending on your Pocket PC 2003 version, your device may show two
or three tabs at the bottom of the screen.
If your device shows three tabs, enter the following settings:
¾ Network Key tab
• Authentication: Select Open.
• Data Encryption: Select WEP.
•
The Key is provided for me automatically:
Uncheck. Enter the Network key and Key index.
Use the correct key length.
¾ 802.1x tab
Uncheck Use IEEE 802.1x network access control
and tap ok.
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If your device shows two tabs, enter the following settings:
¾ Authentication tab
• Data encryption: Check.
• Network Authentication: Check if your network is
set up for this. In most cases, you should uncheck.
• The key is provided to me automatically: Uncheck.
Enter the Network key and Key index. Use the
correct key length.
• Enable network access using IEEE 802.1X:
Uncheck. Tap ok.
STEP 5: Connect Automatically to Your Network
1. After you enter the settings and tap ok, your device will
automatically try to connect. You may see the Socket status
icon at the top of your screen change from “networks
available” to “networks out of range but configured.”
2. When your Pocket PC has connected , the following will
occur:
• The Socket status icon will change to 1-5 bars.
• The “x” will vanish from the connection icon.
• In Wi-Fi Finder, the WLAN will appear first in the list,
showing a signal tower with a green burst on top.
Note: After you save a profile for a WLAN, Wi-Fi Companion
will automatically try to connect to it whenever you insert the
WLAN card or turn on the WLAN radio built into your Pocket
PC.
3. Tap ok to return to the main screen.
Socket Status Icons
Associated or Connected. Number of
bars indicates signal strength.
Networks available. Networks out of range
Searching for networks.
but configured.
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Main Screen of Wi-Fi Companion
The screen content varies depending on your connection status.
Socket status icon. Tap to access
this screen from outside the utility.
Your device properties.
• Device name
• IP address
• Packets sent and
received
The icon always
appears regardless
of connection status.
Tap on the device
icon to view more
IP addresses.
}
Internet ready.
Tap to access email,
the Internet, ping or
trace route. Icon
appears only when
Internet access is
ready.
Encryption status.
Tap on the icon to
access a certificate
management utility
for WPA or 802.1x if
needed.
Access point/remote device properties.
• SSID
• Connection duration
• Signal quality rating and percentage
• MAC address (also known as BSSID)
• Channel number (in black circle)
Tap for Wi-Fi Finder.
Data rate. Tap on
the icon to view
signal strength and
data rate
distribution.
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3 | WPA or 802.1x Networks
This section covers how to use Socket Wi-Fi Companion to configure and
connect your Pocket PC to a WLAN running WPA or 802.1x with PEAP or
EAP-TLS authentication.
WPA is supported by Windows Mobile 2003
Second Edition devices as well as some
Windows Mobile 2003 (original version)
devices with an updated ROM from the device
manufacturer. If your device supports WPA,
WPA and WPA-PSK options will appear in the
“Configure Wireless Networks” screen.
For help using the software, tap Start | Help.
Connection Summary
STEP 1: Prepare network information.
STEP 2: Install the software.
STEP 3: Install authentication certificate(s).
STEP 4: Insert Go Wi-Fi! or turn on WLAN radio.
STEP 5: Find a WLAN and create a profile.
STEP 6: Connect automatically to your network.
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STEP 1: Prepare Network Information
Verify Device and Network Compatibility
Some Pocket PCs can only connect to certain types of WPA and 802.1x
networks. Check with your Pocket PC manufacturer. Your Pocket PC may only
be able to connect to WPA and 802.1x networks that satisfy requirements such
as:
• Windows Internet Information Service (IIS)
• Windows Internet Authentication Service (IAS)
• Windows Certification Authority (CA) with automatic approval and correct
Pocket PC certificate format (via MS certificate template)
• Access point configured only for WPA or 802.1x (i.e., no multi-mode support
or static 128-bit WEP keys)
Prepare Security Settings
If the network is compatible, ask the administrator for the necessary security
settings:
Wireless network name, known as SSID (case sensitive)
Authentication type, user name, password, domain
Pre-Shared Key, key format (hex or ASCII)
Use of either DHCP or Static IP to assign IP addresses
Authentication permission restrictions (e.g., domain administrators only)
For a Network Information Form that you can send to your network
administrator, go to any of the following:
• Appendix C of this User’s Guide
• Docs folder on the CD
• Visit:
Obtain Authentication Certificate(s)
Ask the network administrator for a copy of the root certificate from a Trusted
ftp://ftp.socketcom.com/wlan/WLAN_NetworkForm.txt
If your network only allows domain administrators to authenticate, ask
your network administrator to assign you this privilege.
Root Authority (no intermediary authority) if required. Installation
instructions begin on the next page.
EAP-TLS only
: You also need to set up a cabled connection to the
network to install a personal certificate. Installation instructions begin
on the next page.
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STEP 2: Install the Software
1. Go Wi-Fi! E300/E500 If you previously installed an older version of
Socket WLAN card drivers on your Pocket PC, you must completely
remove the old drivers by doing the following:
• 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.
• Soft reset the Pocket PC by pressing the reset button.
2. Make an active connection between your device and a host PC. Use
ActiveSync and a serial/USB/Ethernet connection cable or cradle.
ActiveSync should report Connected, and the ActiveSync icon should
turn green.
3. Insert the installation CD into your host PC.
4. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to access your CD-ROM drive.
In the CD, click on WTMESetup.exe.
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5. The InstallShield Wizard will begin. Read the info rmation in the first
screen, then click Next>.
6. In the next two screens, read the software license agreement and choose
a file location for the software.
7. In the Select Items to Install screen, Wi-Fi Companion will be selected by
default. If using a Socket WLAN card, also select the correct driver for
your version of the card, then click Next>.
8. Follow the instructions in the remaining wizard screens u ntil installation
is complete.
9. Disconnect the mobile computer from the host PC.
10. Soft reset the device by pressing the reset button.
IMPORTANT! If you installed Socket Wi-Fi Companion on a
Pocket PC with built-in WLAN, you must register the software.
Otherwise, the software will expire in three days.
No software registration is required for Socket Go Wi-Fi!
CHAPTER 4: WPA OR 802.1X - PPC 2003 21
Software Registration
Software registration is only required if you will be using Socket Wi-Fi
Companion on a Pocket PC with a built-in WLAN radio.
1. Register the software online at
www.socketcom.com/prodreg.
You will receive an activation code by email.
2. Make sure your Pocket PC’s clock is set for the
correct date, or the registration code will be
rejected. Tap Start | Settings | Clock. After adjusting
the date, tap ok.
3. Tap Start | Programs | Wi-Fi Companion.
4. Tap on the Socket status icon at the top of your
screen to view the main screen of Wi-Fi
Companion.
5. In the main screen of Wi-Fi Companion, tap About
at the bottom of the screen.
6. At the bottom of the About screen, tap Register.
7. In the Product Registration screen, enter the code
you received by email. Tap ok.
Socket status icon,
search mode.
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STEP 3: Install Authentication Certificate(s)
1. If you have not done so already, get a root (server) certificate from
your network administrator. The root certificate must come from a
Trusted Root Authority (not an intermediary authority).
2. If Socket Go Wi-Fi! is inserted into your Pocket PC, remove it.
3. Make an active connection between your Pocket PC and host PC. Use
ActiveSync and a serial/USB/Ethernet cable or cradle.
4. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to access your Mobile Device
and copy the root certificate into your Pocket PC. Remember where
you save the certificate.
5. On your Pocket PC, use File Explorer to navigate to the file location.
Tap on the certificate.
6. A message will ask if you want to install the certificate. Tap Yes.
• If your network uses PEAP
, disconnect your Pocket PC from the host
PC. Soft reset the Pocket PC by pressing the reset button. Now you
are ready to proceed to page 23 to find a WLAN and create a profile.
• If your network uses EAP-TLS, you also need to install a personal
(client) certificate.
7. To install a personal certificate, start Wi-Fi Companion.
Tap Start | Programs | Wi-Fi Companion.
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8. In the main screen of Wi-Fi Companion, tap on
the keys icon if present. Alternatively, you can
tap Tools | Certificates | Enroll.
9. Enter the User, Password, and Server as supplied
by your network administrator. In the User field,
enter your domain and user name in the format
shown, using a backslash (“\”) between the
domain and user name.
Note: In the Server field, enter either the name or
the IP address (using standard dot notation) of
the server running Certificate Services on your
network.
10. Tap Retrieve. After your Pocket PC retrieves a
personal certificate, tap ok.
11. Disconnect the Pocket PC from the host PC.
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STEP 4: Insert Go Wi-Fi! or Turn on WLAN Radio
Insert Socket Go Wi-Fi! E300/E500 into the card
slot, or turn on the WLAN radio.
If using Socket Go Wi-Fi! E300/E500, make sure the
card is positioned correctly in the slot. Do not use
excessive force, or damage may occur.
If using a WLAN radio built into your Pocket PC,
refer to your Pocket PC manual for instructions.
Go Wi-Fi! Status Indicator LEDs
E300 Link LED
LED Behavior Meaning
Off Radio disabled/cannot transmit.
Slow flash Radio on, not connected.
On Connected
E500 LEDs
LED Type LED Behavior Meaning
Power
Green
Off Radio disabled/cannot transmit.
Flashing Radio on, using Power Save Mode
On Radio on, not using Power Save Mode
Activity
Amber
Off Radio disabled/cannot transmit.
Slow flash Radio on, no data traffic.
Rapid flash
Connected. Faster flash denotes
greater network activity.
Note: To remove the SD card from your Pocket PC, first press the card into
the slot. A spring mechanism will push the card out. Do not remove the
card by simply pulling it, or damage may occur.
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STEP 4: Start Wi-Fi Companion
1. After you insert the WLAN card or turn on the
WLAN radio of your Pocket PC, Wi-Fi
Companion will automatically launch, indicated
by the Socket status icon at the top of the screen.
2. Tap on the icon. The icon varies depending on
your connection status.
Alternatively, you can manually start the
program by tapping:
Start | Programs | Wi-Fi Companion.
3. The main screen of Wi-Fi Companion will
appear.
Socket status icon,
search mode.
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STEP 5: Find a WLAN and Create a Profile
1. In the main screen of Wi-Fi Companion, tap on the tower icon, or tap
Tools | Wi-Fi Finder.
2. Wi-Fi Finder will list WLANs detected in range. Tap on any WLAN in
the list to view additional properties.
Tap to filter the
list by type.
Current
connection.
Tap on any listing to
expand details.
Tap and hold stylus
on any listing to
manage profiles
and/or connect.
Signal strength of strongest
AP/ad hoc radio
WEP encryption, WPA (PSK),
WPA (TKIP) or 802.1x
No encryption
If desired, tap on the Type or Sort by drop-down
menus to change how the list is displayed. By
default, All types are displayed, sorted by Name.
If your WLAN is not listed, tap Refresh.
3. If Wi-Fi Finder cannot find your WLAN because
its SSID is hidden, tap New to create a new profile
for your network.
Channel number
Profile saved
802.11b, 802.11g
Tap to sort the list.
Tap on the MAC
address line to view
AP Details.
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4. If your WLAN has a profile (indicated by a folder
icon), Wi-Fi Companion may have already
connected to it, indicated by a tower icon with a
green burst on top.
To connect to a WLAN with a profile, tap and
hold your stylus on the WLAN in the list. In
the pop-up menu, tap Connect.
5. If your WLAN does not have a profile (no folder
icon), tap and hold your stylus on the WLAN in
the list, then tap Get connected to create a profile
for the selected SSID.
Creating a WLAN Profile
After you tap New or Get connected in Wi-Fi Finder, you will be directed
to Wireless Zero Config (WZC), the wireless connection editor built into
Windows Mobile, to create a WLAN profile. For help with WZC, please
refer to your Pocket PC manual.
Enter the settings needed to connect to your network. Consult with your
network administrator for help. For a Network Information Form you can
send to your network administrator, refer to Appendix C.
1. In the Configure Wireless Network screen,
enter the Network name (SSID) if it isn’t
already provided. The SSID is case-sensitive.
Connects to:
Select either The Internet or Work.
Note: In most cases, you should select
The Internet. For a VPN/proxy server, refer to
your Pocket PC manual for instructions.
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2. Follow the appropriate instructions for your type of network to enter the
necessary security settings.
WPA Networks
¾ Network Key tab
• Authentication: Select the correct WPA
type, either WPA or WPA-PSK.
If using WPA-PSK, also enter the Network
key. The key length must be either 64 hex
or 8-63 ASCII characters.
• Data Encryption: Select TKIP.
¾ 802.1x tab
• Use IEEE 802.1x network access control:
Check.
• EAP Type: Select the type of EAP
authentication used by your network,
either PEAP or Smart Card or Certificate
(EAP-TLS)
When done, tap ok.
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802.1x Networks
Depending on your Pocket PC 2003 version, your device may show two
or three tabs at the bottom of the screen.
If your device shows three tabs, enter the following settings:
¾ Network Key tab
• Authentication: Select Open.
• Data Encryption: Select WEP.
• The Key is provided for me automatically:
Check.
¾ 802.1x tab
• Use IEEE 802.1x network access control:
Check.
• EAP Type: Select the correct EAP type for
your network, either PEAP or Smart Card
or Certificate (EAP-TLS)
• When done, tap ok.
If your device shows two tabs, enter the following settings:
¾ Authentication tab
• Data encryption (WEP Enabled): Check.
• Network Authentication (Shared mode): Uncheck.
• The key is provided to me automatically: Check.
• Enable network access using IEEE 802.1x.
Check. Select the correct EAP type for
your network.
• When done, tap ok.
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Automatic Connection
1. After you enter the necessary security settings and tap ok, your
device will automatically try to connect.
You may see the Socket status icon at the top of your screen
change from “networks available” to “networks out of range but
configured.”
2. When your Pocket PC has connected , the following will occur:
• The Socket status icon will change to 1-5 bars.
• The “x” will vanish from the connection icon.
• In Wi-Fi Finder, the WLAN will appear first in the list,
showing a signal tower with a green burst on top.
Note: After you save a profile for a WLAN, Wi-Fi Companion
will automatically try to connect to it whenever you insert the
WLAN card.
3. Tap ok to view the main screen of Wi-Fi Companion.
Socket Status Icons
Associated or Connected. Number of
bars indicates signal strength.
Networks available. Networks out of range
Searching for networks.
but configured.
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Main Screen of Wi-Fi Companion
The screen content varies depending on your connection status.
Socket status icon. Tap to access
this screen from outside the utility.
Your device properties.
• Device name
• IP address
• Packets sent and
received
The icon always
appears regardless
of connection status.
Tap on the device
icon to view more
IP addresses.
}
Internet ready.
Tap to access email,
the Internet, ping or
trace route. Icon
appears only when
Internet access is
ready.
Encryption status.
Tap on the icon to
access a certificate
management utility
for WPA or 802.1x if
needed.
Access point/remote device properties.
• SSID
• Connection duration
• Signal quality rating and percentage
• MAC address (also known as BSSID)
• Channel number (in black circle)
Tap for Wi-Fi Finder.
Data rate. Tap on
the icon to view
signal strength and
data rate
distribution.
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4 | Wi-Fi Companion
This chapter explains how to use the different features of Socket Wi-Fi
Companion software.
The utility allows you to do the following:
• Turn wireless radio on/off
• View IP addresses
• Find networks
• Enable power save
• Ping
• Trace route
• Enroll a personal certificate for EAP-TLS
• Manage certificates
• View rates
• View graphs
• View tables
• View Help files
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Turn Wireless Radio On/Off
You may want to turn off the radio to save power or if you are entering an
area with radio restrictions (e.g., on an airplane).
Socket Go Wi-Fi!
If you are using Socket Go Wi-Fi!, you can turn off the card’s WLAN radio directly
from the main screen of Wi-Fi Companion.
1. From the Wi-Fi Companion main screen, tap
Tools | Turn Radio OFF.
2. The Socket status icon will disappear from the top
of the screen, and any active WLAN connections
will cease.
When the radio is turned off, all access to statistical
screens will be disabled, but the Show Networks, Cert
Enroll, Manage Certificates, Ping, and Trace Route
utilities will still be accessible.
Socket Go Wi-Fi! or WLAN radio built into your Pocket PC
1. Tap on the connection icon (two arrows) at the top
of your screen. In the bubble that appears, tap Turn
on flight mode.
2. To turn the radio on again, tap on the connectivity
icon (two arrows with an “x”). In the bubble that
appears, tap Turn off flight mode.
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View IP Addresses
You can only view IP address data if the WLAN card is actively
connected to a WLAN network.
.
1. Whenever your device has connected to a WLAN, the main screen of
Socket Wi-Fi Companion will display the device’s IP address, labeled as
either “DHCP” or “static.” To view more comprehensive IP address
information, do either of the following:
• Tap on the device icon.
• Tap Tools | IP Addresses.
2. The IP Addresses screen will appear, reporting Gateway, DNS server,
DHCP server, and other IP address assignments.
Note: Lease information
appears only if a network
uses DHCP.
3. If your network uses DHCP, the Renew and Release functions will be
enabled at the bottom of the screen.
• Renew: Tap to get a new IP address and/or to update related lease data.
• Release: Tap to release the IP address from the DHCP server.
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Find Networks
1. In the Wi-Fi Companion main screen, tap on the signal tower icon.
Alternatively, tap Tools | Wi-Fi Finder.
2. The WLAN card will begin searching for networks in range.
3. After the search, a list of discovered networks will be displayed.
Tap to filter the
list by type.
Current
connection.
Tap on any listing to
expand details.
Tap and hold stylus
on any listing to
manage profiles
and/or connect.
Tap to sort the list.
Tap on the MAC
address line to view
AP Details.
Signal strength of strongest
AP/ad hoc radio
WEP encryption, WPA (PSK),
WPA (TKIP) or 802.1x
No encryption
Channel number
Profile saved
802.11b, 802.11g
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4. If desired, you can perform a variety of functions in the Show Networks
screen:
• To begin another search for networks in range, tap Refresh.
• To configure network profiles, tap on a WLAN in the list. In the
pop-up menu, tap Get Connected if no profile exists yet, or tap Edit
Profile if a profile has already been saved for the WLAN .
This will direct you to the Configure Wireless Networks screen of
Wireless Zero Config.
5. To exit Wi-Fi Finder, tap ok.
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Enable Power Save
Socket Wi-Fi Companion offers both automatic and manual power
management for the WLAN card.
1. In the main screen of Wi-Fi Companion, tap Tools | Power save.
2. The Power Save screen will appear. If desired, check the box Manage
the radio power automatically for automatic power management. Wi-Fi
Companion will enable best performance when charging and best power
savings when running on batteries.
Otherwise, uncheck the box and use the slider to manually choose your
power setting.
3. Tap ok.
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Install Personal Certificate for EAP-TLS
Socket Wi-Fi Companion a quick link to the Cert Enroll utility, which helps
you install a personal certificate, required to connect to 802.1x networks
running EAP-TLS authentication.
1. In the main screen of Wi-Fi Companion, tap Tools | Certificates | Enroll.
2. The Personal Certificate Enrollment screen will appear. For help using
the utility, pleaser refer to Chapter 4.
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Manage Certificates
Windows Mobile 2003 includes a built-in utility for managing
authentification certificates for WPA and 802.1x networks. Socket Wi-Fi
Companion provides quick links to Microsoft’s certificate management
utility.
1. In the main screen of Socket Wi-Fi Companion, you can quickly access
the Microsoft certificate management utility by either of two methods:
• If the card is currently connected to a WLAN, the security status icon
will appear as a pair of keys if the correct security settings have been
configured, otherwise an error symbol will appear. Tap on the icon.
• Tap Tools | Certificates | Manage.
2. The Manage Certificates utility will appear. For help installing certificates
for WPA or 802.1x, refer to Chapters 4. For more information about the
certificate management utility, refer to your Pocket PC manual.
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Ping
Use Ping to perform an ICMP ping to another address on the network. Ping
is useful as a diagnostic tool to establish Layer 3 connectivity to another
network node. In the continuous ping mode, it can also be used as a site
survey tool to determine the edge of WLAN range or to look for spots with
no coverage (dead spots).
1. In the main screen of Wi-Fi Companion, tap Tools | Utilities | Ping.
2. The Ping screen will appear. Tap Tools | Configure.
3. In the Configure Ping screen, enter the appropriate settings:
• Address: Enter a target address in the form of an IP address or a
URL that can be resolved by a Domain Name System (DNS). For
convenience, the last address used is the default, and the drop-down
list shows prior addresses used.
• Size: Select a packet size, from 32 bytes up to 65550.
• Content: Select the packet payload data — either All 00, All FF
(hexadecimal), or Random.
• Repeat: Select a repeat number of pings, from a minimum of 5 to a
maximum of Continuous.
• Verify Data: Select either Yes or No.
• Tap ok.
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4. The main Ping screen will reappear. Tap Start.
5. The ping test will begin. For each successful ping, the Roundtrip Time
(RTT) will be shown. A line graph will display the series of RTTs for
the last 24 pings.
If a ping is not successful within 2 seconds, a timeout will be displayed.
6. To stop the test, tap Stop. A prompt will report statistics of the test
results. View the statistics and tap ok.
To view the statistics again, tap Tools | Statistics.
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Trace Route
The Trace Route tool traces a packet from the Pocket PC to an Internet
host, showing each hop and how long it takes to reach the destination. This
allows the user to figure out where the longest delays are occurring if
performance appears slow.
1. In the main screen of Wi-Fi Companion, tap Tools | Utilities | Trace Route.
2. The Trace Route screen will appear. Tap Tools | Configure.
3. In the Configure Trace Route screen, enter the appropriate settings:
• Address: Enter a target address in the form of an IP address or a
URL that can be resolved by a Domain Name System (DNS). For
convenience, the last address used is the default, and the drop-down
list shows prior addresses used.
• Max hops: Select the maximum number of hops (default is 20).
• Resolve IP: Indicate whether you want to resolve the IP address from
a URL (default is Yes).
• Tap ok.
4. In the main Trace Route screen, tap Start.
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5. The Trace Route test will begin. For each successful hop, the hop time,
host name and IP address are shown. Tap Stop to stop the trace at any
time, or let the trace run until it is complete.
6. When the trace is complete, the Statistics dialog box will report the best
hop, worst hop, average hop, and number of timeouts. Tap ok to close
the box.
To view the statistics again, tap Tools | Statistics.
To view the full host name for any of the hops, simply tap on the hop in
the list.
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View Rates
Note: You can only view statistical rate information if the WLAN
card is actively connected to a WLAN network.
1. Whenever your device has connected to a WLAN, the main screen of
Wi-Fi Companion will display the connection’s data rate. To view more
comprehensive data rate information, do either of the following:
• Tap on the data rate icon.
• Tap Statistics | Rates.
2. The Rates screen will appear, reporting the current signal strength, signal
quality, and a history of the relative number of packets sent at the four
possible 802.11b connection speeds. Additionally, the screen shows the
current BSSID and connection duration.
The green arrow
indicates the current
network speed.
3. By default, the Pocket PC will refresh the rate information every second. To
configure the refresh rate to something different, tap Configure at the bottom
of the screen.
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View Graphs
You can only view the statistical graphs if the WLAN card is
actively connected to a WLAN network.
1. In the main screen of Wi-Fi Companion, tap Statistics | Graphs.
2. The Graphs screen will appear, displaying scrolling line graphs of the
signal quality, link quality link speed, and sent and received data rates.
Two numbers are reported with each graph: the current value (displayed
on the left side, after the graph title) and the maximum value (displayed
on the far right). For the Sent and Received graphs, the maximum value
may change.
3. By default, the Pocket PC will refresh the graph information every
second. To configure the refresh rate to something different, tap
Configure at the bottom of the screen.
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View Tables
You can only view the statistical tables if the WLAN card is
actively connected to a WLAN network.
1. In the main screen of Wi-Fi Companion, tap Statistics | Tables.
2. The Tables screen will appear, displaying a table of comprehensive
information about the current connection.
The table is divided into five screens: IP, TCP, UDP, ICMP, and
Interface. Almost all of the information presented in the tables relates to
performance and error counts.
Tap on a column header to sort the data.
Reset: Tap to reset the contents of the Current column to zero.
Refresh: Tap to refresh the data of the open table. By default, the data
will refresh every time you open a new table (e.g., when you switch
between the different tabs).
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View Help Files
There are two ways to access Help files for Socket Wi-Fi Companion.
• To view a list of all the Help files, make sure Socket Wi-Fi Companion
is running and tap Start | Help.
• To view a Help file for the screen of Socket Wi-Fi Companion that is
currently open, tap on the Help button
. Except for the main screen,
all screens of Socket Wi-Fi Companion feature a Help button.
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Appendix A Specifications
Go Wi-Fi! E300 (SD card)
Physical Characteristics:
Card Dimensions: 1.57 x 0.94 x 0.08 in (40 x 24 x 2.1 mm)
Total Weight: 0.1 oz (4 g)
Operating Temperature: +14 to +158 °F (0 to +70 °C)
Storage Temperature: -22 to +176 °F (-30 to +80 °C)
Power Consumption (3.3 V Supply):
Transmission: 187 mA
Receive: 146 mA
Power-Saving Idle (listening): 15.8 mA
Power-Saving Sleep: 0.92 mA
Hardware Support:
Pocket PC 2003/2003SE with SDIO slot and SDIO Now!
software from BSQUARE in ROM, including devices from
Asus, Dell, HP, i-mate, and others
Compatible Processors:
• Intel XScale
• Samsung MIPS
• Texas Instruments OMAP
Operating System Support:
• Windows Mobile 2003/2003SE
• Windows CE 4.2 and 5.0
• For information about support for MontaVista Linux and Real-Time
Operating Systems (RTOS), please email
Interface Standards: SDIO
Standards Conformance:
Wi-Fi Certified — Enterprise Edition
Meets 802.1x requirements
Transmit Power Output: 32 mW nominal, 40 mW maximum
Receiver Sensitivity:
1 Mbps: -91 dBm
11 Mbps: -83 dBm
developers@socketcom.com
APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS | 49
Data Rate:
Complies with 802.11b specification to provide data rates up to
11 Mbps, with range and throughput optimized by Dynamic
Rate Scaling to 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps
Frequency Range: 2.4-2.5 GHz band
Range:
Indoors: Approx. 300 feet (typical office environment)
Outdoors: Approx. 1000 feet
Access Protocol: Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision
Avoidance Protocol (CSMA/CA)
Security Encryption/Authentication Hardware Support:
40/64-bit and 128-bit WEP data encryption
802.1x with EAP-TLS or PEAP (Pocket PC 2003 only)
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), WPA with Pre-Shared Key
(WPA-PSK)
Software Included: Socket WLAN CD
Hardware Warranty: Three years
Certification/Compliance:
FCC: Part 15, Class B
Industry Canada RSS210
Europe: CE Mark, R&TTE Directive
Australia: C-Tick
50 | APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS
Go Wi-Fi! E500 (CF card)
Physical Characteristics:
CF Type I Size: 56.6 x 42.8 x 3.3 mm)
Total Weight: 13.6 g
Operating Temperature: 32 to 158 °F (0 to 70 °C)
Storage Temperature: +5 to 185 °F (-15 to +85 °C)
Power Consumption (3.3 V Supply):
Idle (listening): <20 mA
Transmission: 265 mA
Interface Standards:
CompactFlash Interface: CompactFlash Type I
With CompactFlash-to-PC Card Adapter: PCMCIA, Type II
Standards Conformance:
Wi-Fi Certified — Enterprise Edition
Meets 802.1x requirements
Output Power: 40 mW maximum
Data Rate: Complies with 802.11b specification to provide data rates up
to 11 Mbps, with range and throughput optimized by Dynamic Rate Scaling
to 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps
Frequency Range: U.S., Europe, and Japan product covering 2.4-2.5
GHz, programmable for different country regulations
Range: Approx. 300 feet (typical office environment)
Access Protocol: Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance
Protocol (CSMA/CA)
Security Encryption/Authentication Hardware Support:
40-bit and 128-bit WEP data encryption
802.1x with EAP-TLS or PEAP
Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key)
Operating System Support: Windows Mobile for Pocket PC 2003/2003SE
Software Compatibility: Windows COM port
Software Included: Installation CD
Warranty: CompactFlash Card: Three years
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Certification/Compliance:
FCC: Part 15, Class B
ETS 300 328
ETS 300 826
CompactFlash Spec. 2.0
TX Maximum Radiated EIRP:
U.S.: FCC Part 15.247
Europe: ETS 300 328
Canada: IC RSS210
TX Out-of-Band Emissions:
U.S.: FCC Part 15.247, 15.205, 15.209
Europe: ETS 300 328
52 | APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS
Appendix B Safety and Usage Tips
Product Care
• Do not expose this product to liquid, moisture or extreme humidity.
• Do not expose this product to extreme high or low temperatures.
• Do not drop, throw or try to bend this product, as rough treatment could
damage it.
• Do not attempt to disassemble this product - a broken seal will void the
warranty. The product does not contain consumer serviceable
components. Should your Go Wi-Fi! need service, please contact
Socket technical support at:
• Treat this product with care. Keep in a clean, dry and dust-free place.
• Changes or modifications of this product, not expressly approved by
Socket, may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
Antenna Care
Do not place a metallic shield around your Go Wi-Fi! card since it will
reduce the radio transmission efficiency.
Efficient Use
For optimum performance, please make sure that there is no metallic
surrounding your Go Wi-Fi!.
Driving
RF energy may affect some electronic systems in motor vehicles, such as
car stereo, safety equipment, etc. Check with your vehicle manufacturer’s
representative to be sure that your Go Wi-Fi! will not affect the electronic
system in your vehicle.
Aircraft
• Turn off the Go Wi-Fi! before boarding any aircraft.
• To prevent interference with communications systems, you must not use
your Go Wi-Fi card while the plane is in the air.
• Do not use it on the ground without permission from the crew.
support@socketcom.com.
APPENDIX B: SAFETY AND USAGE TIPS | 53
Radio Frequency Exposure
Your Go Wi-Fi! is a radio transmitter and receiver. When in operation, it
communicates with 802.11b-equipped devices by receiving and
transmitting radio frequency (RF) magnetic fields in the frequency range
2.4 to 2.5 GHz. The maximum output power of the radio transmitter is 100
mW.
The Go Wi-Fi! unit is designed to be in compliance with the RF exposure
limits set by national authorities and international health agencies when
installed or used separately from other antennas or radio transmitters.
Operation of this device excludes body-worn holsters, belt clips, or similar
operating configurations, as described in the FCC filing.
54 | APPENDIX B: SAFETY AND USAGE TIPS
Appendix C Network Information
Consult with your network administrator, or have them complete this form.
1. What is the network’s wireless network name, known as SSID?
Note: The name is case-sensitive, maximum length 32 characters.
2. What type of security does your WLAN use? Check one of the boxes A-
F below.
A Open System (no settings needed, proceed to Question 4)
WEP-40
B
WEP-128
C
WPA-PSK
D
WEP-PEAP
E
WEP-EAP/TLS
F
3. If you checked B, C, D, E or F, please provide the necessary settings.
[B] What is the WEP-40 key?
40-bit (10 characters): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
[C] What is the WEP-128 key? What is the key index?
128-bit (26 characters):
_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _
Key index: 1, 2, 3 or 4
[D] What is the WPA-PSK key? What is the key format?
Key: ____________________________________
Key Format:
Hexadecimal. Key length must be 64 characters.
ASCII. Key length must be 8-63 characters.
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[E-F] 802.1x Authentication only
IMPORTANT! Get the required authentication certificate(s)
from your network administrator!
Specify the following 802.1x settings:
Authentication: EAP-TLS May appear as “Smart Card or
Certificate” in configuration menu.
PEAP
User name: ____________________Server:________________
(network login) (certificate server)
Password: ____________________ Domain: ________________
4. Does the network require that you use a static IP address?
NO. If No, then you do not need any of the settings below.
YES. If Yes, then please specify the following:
(a) Mobile Computer IP address: _____ . _____ . _____ . _____
(b) Subnet Mask: _____ . _____ . _____ . _____
(c) Gateway: _____ . _____ . _____ . _____
(d) DNS: _____ . _____ . _____ . _____
(e) WINS*: _____ . _____ . _____ . _____
*For Remote ActiveSync Only
: If your server does NOT have use WINS
services, use the IP address of the host PC instead of a WINS address.
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Appendix D General Troubleshooting
SYMPTOM: My device does not recognize the Socket Go Wi-
Fi! after I insert it.
POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION
The card driver was not installed
or installed incorrectly.
SYMPTOM: The Socket status icon doesn’t appear after I
insert the card into my Pocket PC.
POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION
Your mobile computer may be
frozen.
The WLAN card may not be
properly aligned in the card slot.
SYMPTOM: My device is not receiving a valid IP address.
POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION
The DHCP request was not
successful in receiving an IP
address
The SSID may be incorrect. Check and re-enter the SSID. It is
In Infrastructure operating mode,
WEP encryption may not match
access point settings.
SYMPTOM: My device does not associate with an access
point known to be within range.
POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION
The SSID may be incorrect. Check and re-enter the SSID.
In Infrastructure operating mode,
WEP encryption may not match
access point settings.
AP may require short preamble. Change access point to long preamble.
Install the software properly.
Remove the WLAN Card. Soft reset the
device by pressing the reset button.
Remove and carefully re-insert the card
in the slot.
Remove and reinsert the card or soft
reset the mobile computer.
case-sensitive. Alternatively, try using
an SSID of “any”.
Check with your company IT
department to confirm access point
security settings.
Try using an SSID of “any”.
Check with your company IT
department to confirm access point
security settings.
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Appendix E Technical Support
If you have trouble using the WLAN software, tap Start | Help to view Help
files. For Wi-Fi Companion, you can also tap the Help button
for
information about the open screen.
If you need further assistance with the Go Wi-Fi! card, Socket has two
technical support resources to help you.
Socket On-Line Support
Socket On-Line Support (SOS) is an interactive technical
support program and is the best place to start for technical
support. To access SOS, visit:
Click on the SOS icon.
www.socketcom.com/support.
Live Technical Support
IMPORTANT! To obtain live technical support, you must first register
your product online at
www.socketcom.com/prodreg.
After product registration, log in. Click on the Technical Support tab. Click
Trouble Ticket to submit an online inquiry for technical support. You can
log in anytime to track the progress of your request. If we cannot resolve
your inquiry online, we can arrange for a support engineer to call you at a
specific time.
802.1x only
: If you have trouble connecting to an 802.1x
network, ask your network administrator for the event log and
access point log, if supported. Send the log(s) to Socket technical
support with your request for help.
.
58 | APPENDIX F: TECHNICAL SUPPORT
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Limited Warranty
Socket Communications Incorporated (Socket) warrants this product against defects
in material and workmanship, under normal use and service, for the following
period from the date of purchase:
Plug-in card: Three years
Incompatibility is not a defect covered by Socket’s 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 or by Socket's Authorized 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 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 Socket's property. 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 duration 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, email info@socketcom.com.
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free from defects for 90 days from the date of delivery of the SOFTWARE.
CUSTOMER REMEDIES. SOCKET’S entire liability and your exclusive remedy
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of the SOFTWARE which does not meet SOCKET’S 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
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NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. In no event shall SOCKET
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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.
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Regulatory Compliance
Go Wi-Fi! E300/E500
Socket 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 users are not required to obtain license or
authorization before using.
Radio Frequency Interference Requirements
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to
the following 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.
This equipment is also ETS 300 328 and ETS 300 826 compliant. These
limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful
interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment.
This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy
and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this
equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in
which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his or her
own expense.
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 may try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna of the radio or television.
• Increase the distance separating the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different branch circuit than
that of the receiver.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
The user may find the following booklet helpful:
How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems
This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office,
Washington, D.C. 20402.
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Radio Frequency Interference Requirements – Canada
This Class B digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian
Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numérique de la
Classe B respecte toutes les exigencies du Reglement sur le Matériel
Brouilleur du Canada.
NOTE: To comply with FCC and Industry Canada exposure requirements,
this device is approved for operations in a user’s hand when there is a
distance of 20 cm or more between the device antenna and the user’s body.
CE Marking & European Union Compliance
Products intended for sale within the European Union are marked with a
CEMark which indicates compliance to applicable Directives and European
Normes (EN), as follows. Amendments to these Directives or ENs are
included: Normes (EN), as follows:
Applicable Directives:
• Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC
• Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC
Applicable Standards:
• EN 60950:2000 – Safety of Information Technology Equipment
• EN 301 489-17 v1.11 (2000-09) Specified Conditions for Wideband
Data and HIPERLAN Equipment
• EN 55 022 – Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference
Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment.
• EN61000-4-2: 1995 – Electrostatic Discharge
• EN61000-4-3: 1996 – Radiated Electromagnetic Field
• ANSI C95.1 Safety Levels with Respect to Human Exposure to RF
Electromagnetic Fields 300 KHz to 300 GHz
Product Disposal
Your device should not be placed in municipal waste. Please
check local regulations for disposal of electronic products.
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