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For more information, refer to the documentation provided with the postprocessing software.

Postprocessed real-time DGPS

If you collected data with decimeter or subfoot accuracy in real time, you do not need to postprocess the data.

However, if your data files contain autonomous (uncorrected) positions as well as real-time corrected positions, Trimble recommends that you postprocess the data. During postprocessing, you can choose whether to correct only autonomous positions, or all positions.

If you collected data with submeter accuracy in real time, Trimble recommends that you postprocess the data, as postprocessed data is often more accurate than data corrected in real time.

For more information about GPS and DGPS, go to www.trimble.com/gps and review the All About GPS tutorial.

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Outputting GPS data to external equipment

The GPS Connector software is pre-installed on the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld. Use the software to specify how the integrated GPS receiver communicates with equipment that is connected to one of the handheld’s external communications ports.

To open GPS Connector, tap

/ Settings / Connections / GPS Connector.

The GPS Connector software lets you connect the GPS COM ports to COM1 or Bluetooth ports and configure port settings such as the baud rate. GPS Connector software has a graphical display that shows all active connections, and a text display that shows connection messages.

Use the GPS Connector software to output NMEA or TSIP messages from the integrated GPS receiver to another device, such as an external data collector.

Note – If you are using a Bluetooth port, ensure that the Bluetooth radio is on and the handheld is visible to other devices. Use the GPS Connector software to configure NMEA or TSIP output to Bluetooth - COM9, which is the pre-defined Bluetooth Host Serial Port. For more information, see Providing Bluetooth services as a host,

page 107.

The connections that you create in the GPS Connector software are active only while the software is running. Connections created by the GPS Connector software are labeled GPS Connector in the status screen and end when you exit the software.

For more information, refer to the GPS Connector Help.

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In this chapter:

Q General wireless connection

information

Q Options for connecting wirelessly

to other devices and networks

Q Bluetooth wireless connections

explained

Q Connecting to other devices using

the serial clip

The GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld includes an integrated wireless LAN radio and an integrated Bluetooth radio, and provides a number of options for connecting to networks and other devices.

This chapter describes how to enable the radios, and the main connectivity options available.

Use the table on page 81 to identify the wireless connection type you want to make and then follow the steps provided to connect to that device.

You can use the handheld’s integrated wireless LAN radio to connect to the Internet or a corporate network using a wireless LAN (Local Area Network) connection.

Alternatively, you can use Bluetooth wireless technology to connect to the Internet using a cellular phone and then receive real-time corrections from a VRS network or download background map data. You can also connect directly to other Bluetooth-enabled devices such as a GeoBeacon receiver, a laser rangefinder, or a barcode scanner.

You can also use the optional serial clip to connect to external devices using a cabled serial connection.

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General wireless connection information

The GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld has an integrated wireless LAN radio compliant with IEEE 802.11 b/g and an integrated Bluetooth radio. The handheld is shipped with the wireless LAN and Bluetooth wireless technology activated. To use the wireless LAN or Bluetooth radio,you need to turn it on (see Turning on and turning off the integrated

radios below).

Note – You may need to deactivate the wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth radio in the handheld (see below) if the country in which you are working does not approve the use of wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth wireless technology.

Deactivating the integrated radios

Note – If you are unsure about whether the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld’s radios are approved for use in your country, check with your Trimble reseller.

Use the Radio Activation Manager software to deactivate the integrated wireless LAN and/or Bluetooth radio, or to reactivate the radios if they have been deactivated. The Radio Activation Manager software runs on an office computer.

The latest copy of the software is available for download from the Trimble website. Go to www.trimble.com/support.shtml, click the link for your receiver type (GeoXH,

GeoXM, or GeoXT), click Downloads, click GeoExplorer 2008 Series and then click Radio Activation Manager.

Turning on and turning off the integrated radios

You can use the Wireless Manager application to turn on and turn off the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld's wireless LAN radio and/or Bluetooth radio (see Using the

Wireless Manager, page 79).

You can also turn on or turn off the Bluetooth radio from within the Bluetooth application (see Turning on and turning off the Bluetooth radio from within the

Bluetooth application, page 80).

To make the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld visible to other Bluetooth-enabled devices and enable them to connect, see Making the handheld visible (discoverable) to

other Bluetooth devices, page 80.

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Using the Wireless Manager

You can use the Wireless Manager application to turn on and turn off the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld's wireless LAN radio and/or Bluetooth radio. You can turn on and turn off both radios at the same time, or control each radio individually.

To open the Wireless Manager, do one of the following:

• Tap the Wi-Fi icon or the Bluetooth icon in the Tod ay screen.

• Tap , , or in the title bar and then tap Wireless Manager.

• Tap / Settings / Connections / Wireless Manager.

Turn on the wireless LAN radio and/or Bluetooth radio to be able to connect to other devices or networks.

Turn off the wireless LAN radio and/or Bluetooth radio to prevent the handheld from sending or receiving wireless signals.

Tip – To conserve power, turn off the wireless LAN radio and/or the Bluetooth radio when not in use.

To turn on or turn off the radios using the Wireless Manager

1. Open the Wireless Manager (see above).

2. Do one of the following:

– Ta p All at the top of the screen to turn on

both radios, or to turn off both radios if they are already on.

– Ta p Wi-Fi or Bluetooth to turn on the radio

that you want to use, or to turn off the radio if it is already on.

The status fields below the

Bluetooth button change from Off when the

Wi-Fi button and the

radios are turned on and show the current state of the radio. The Wi-Fi status field shows Connecting or Available, and the Bluetooth status field shows On or Visible.

3. Tap

Done to exit the Wireless Manager.

After you turn on the wireless LAN radio, the wireless LAN icon appears in the title bar to indicate that the wireless LAN radio is enabled. A second icon appears if a wireless LAN network is detected, and a Notification for the detected network may appear in the left softkey.

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Turning on and turning off the Bluetooth radio from within the Bluetooth application

1. Tap / Settings / Connections / Bluetooth.

2. Tap the Mode tab.

3. Select the Turn on Bluetooth check box to turn on the radio, or clear this check box to turn off the radio.

4. Tap

OK.

Note – If the integrated Bluetooth radio is deactivated, the message

Problem with Bluetooth hardware may appear

when you try to turn on the Bluetooth radio or discover devices.

Making the handheld visible (discoverable) to other Bluetooth devices

To allow other Bluetooth-enabled devices to connect to the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld, or if the handheld will not connect to or pair with another device you are attempting to connect to, you must make the handheld visible (this is sometimes referred to as “discoverable”).

To mak e the h andh eld visible to other devices:

1. Tap / Settings / Connections / Bluetooth.

2. Tap the Mode tab.

3. Select the Turn on Bluetooth check box, if it is not already selected. This enables the integrated Bluetooth radio.

4. Select the Make this device visible to other devices check box.

5. Tap

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Options for connecting wirelessly to other devices and networks

The GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld has an integrated wireless LAN radio and an integrated Bluetooth radio that you can use to connect to other devices and networks.

When you are within range of an available wireless LAN access point, you can use a wireless LAN connection to connect to the Internet (at broadband speeds) or a corporate network to:

• browse the Internet or an Intranet

• send and receive e-mail and instant messages

• access files on the network

Access points are also known as “hotspots”. Wireless LAN is often referred to as Wi-Fi.

You can use Bluetooth wireless technology to connect to other Bluetooth-enabled devices that are within range (typically within 5 m to 10 m of the handheld). You can connect to:

• Bluetooth-enabled devices such as cellular phones to access the Internet and

receive data ( for example, to obtain real-time corrections from a VRS network)

• computers and other handheld devices to exchange files

• other devices such as a GeoBeacon receiver, laser rangefinder or barcode

scanner

The following table lists devices you can connect to using the handheld, and where to find detailed information on how to achieve these connections.

Connection method To .. . See...

Wireless LAN Connect to a wireless LAN access point page 82

Bluetooth wireless technology

Wireless LAN or Bluetooth wireless technology

Connect to another Bluetooth-enabled device (paired and non-paired connections)

Connect to a Bluetooth-enabled phone for Internet access or real-time corrections (including VRS networks)

Connect to a Bluetooth-enabled serial device page 94

Connect to an office computer to use ActiveSync technology page 97

Output GPS data to other devices using Bluetooth wireless technology page 100

Enable other devices to transfer files using Bluetooth wireless technology

Beam files to or from another device page 102

Access a corporate network through your Internet connection page 103

page 84

page 88

page 101

Note – For information on connecting to external devices using the optional serial clip, see

Connecting to other devices using the serial clip, page 109.

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Connecting to a wireless LAN access point

To connect to a wireless LAN access point, you must:

Note – If you have installed a personal certificate on the handheld, you do not need to set up the wireless connection manually as described in Step 1. To connect to the network or access point go to Step 2: Connecting to the network or access point.

Step 1: Setting up the wireless LAN connection

1. Set up the wireless LAN connection

2. Connect to the wireless LAN network or access point.

1. Make sure that the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld’s wireless LAN radio is enabled (see page 78).

2. Tap / Settings / Connections / Network Cards.

3. Select the Wireless tab.

Any networks that you have already configured are displayed in the list of preferred networks.

4. To add a new network, tap Add New. To ch ange the settings for an existing network, tap the network.

5. Enter the name of the network and other connection details and then tap

Next.

6. To use authentication, select the authentication method from the Authentication list.

7. To use data encryption, select an encryption method from the Data encryption list.

8. To automatically use a network key, select the check box for The key is automatically provided. Otherwise, enter the network key.

9. Tap

Next.

10. For increased security, select the Use IEEE 802.1x network access control check box and then configure additional authentication information.

11. Tap

Finish.

Step 2: Connecting to the network or access point

1. Remove the handheld from the support module, as the handheld prioritizes a USB connection over a wireless LAN connection.

2. Bring the handheld within range of the network or access point.

When a wireless LAN is detected, the access point icon animated, and a notification message appears on the left softkey.

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If the access point icon or the notification does not appear, use the Wireless Manager to turn off and then turn back on the wireless LAN radio. When the wireless LAN radio is turned on, any networks or access points within range are detected and the icon and notification appear.

3. Tap the access point icon on the title bar or tap

Notification on the left softkey.

A popup message shows the available networks.

4. Select the network you want to connect to and then tap

5. Select The Internet (or work via a VPN) or Work and then tap

OK on the left softkey.

Connect on the left

softkey.

6. If a Network Log On screen appears, enter your user name, password, and domain information and then tap

OK on the left softkey.

When the handheld is connected to the network or access point, the wireless LAN connected icon appears in the title bar.

7. Start using the program you want to use, for example Windows Explorer Mobile or Internet Explorer.

Note – To disconnect from the network or an access point at any time, turn off the handheld’s wireless radio. To do this, tap the wireless LAN connected icon in the title bar, select Wireless Manager and then tap the

Tip – To delete a wireless LAN connection, tap and hold the connection in the

Wireless tab of the Network Cards screen and then select Delete.

Wi-Fi button.

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Connecting to a Bluetooth-enabled device

To use another Bluetooth-enabled device with the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld, you must form a Bluetooth connection between the two devices, during which you select the type of service to use for the connection. This defines how the devices will communicate with each other.

After forming the Bluetooth connection between the devices you may need to configure settings for the connection such as the COM port for the field software to use, or the number for the phone to dial. You must then connect to the other device using the appropriate software application.

To connect the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld to another Bluetooth-enabled device, you can use either a paired connection or a non-paired connection.

Note – If you are connecting to a phone, skip this section and go to Connecting to a

Bluetooth-enabled phone for Internet access or real-time corrections (including VRS networks) on page 88, where the pairing step is described as part of the procedure for

connecting to a phone.

Trimble recommends using a paired connection, if pairing is supported by the other device, as a paired connection creates a more secure connection and makes reconnecting to the device easier. For more information, see Pairing with a Bluetooth-

enabled device below.

Some devices, such as a Trimble GeoBeacon receiver, do not support paired connections. Use a non-paired connection if the device does not have a keyboard, and if you know that the device does not automatically exchange a pre-programmed passkey during pairing. For more information, see Setting up a connection to a non-

paired device, page 86.

To connect the GeoExplorer 2008 handheld to the other device, do one of the following:

• Pair with a Bluetooth-enabled device (see below)

• Set up a connection to a non-paired device (see page 86)

Pairing with a Bluetooth-enabled device

Pairing the handheld with another Bluetooth-enabled device creates a permanent security bond between the devices, which helps to exchange information securely between the devices. The paired relationship is established when two devices create and exchange a link key. Once the relationship is established, the handheld and the other Bluetooth device only need to have their Bluetooth radios turned on to exchange information; they do not need to be visible to other devices.

To pair with a Bluetooth device:

1. Make sure that the handheld and the Bluetooth device you want to pair with are within five meters of each other, and that the Bluetooth radio in each device is turned on.

2. On the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld, tap Bluetooth.

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3. In the Devices tab, tap Add new device. The handheld searches for other Bluetooth devices and displays them in the list.

If the device you are trying to connect is not displayed in the list, ensure that the device is on and within range and then tap

Refresh to search

for devices again.

4. Tap the name of the device you want to pair with and then tap

Next on the right softkey.

5. In the Passcode field, enter a passcode of between 1 and 16 characters. If you are connecting to:

– a device with a keypad, enter a passcode of

your choice.

– a device without a keypad, but you know that the device has a

pre-programmed passcode that will be exchanged, enter that passcode on the GeoExplorer handheld.

Note – Trimble recommends that you enter only numbers, as some devices do not support passcodes that include letters.

6. Tap

Next on the right softkey.

7. When prompted, enter the same passcode on the other device.

On the handheld, the Partnership Settings screen appears.

8. If required, change the name of the device in the Display Name field.

9. Select the service(s) you want to use with this device. For example, if you are connecting to:

– a Bluetooth-enabled phone to connect to the Internet and receive real-time

corrections or download background maps, select Dialup Networking (DUN).

– a serial device, such as a GeoBeacon receiver or a laser rangefinder, select

Serial Port.

– a computer to access ActiveSync technology, select ActiveSync.

Note – For more information on the types of devices that the GeoExplorer 2008 series

handheld can connect to, and the supported Bluetooth services, see Connecting to a

Bluetooth device as a client, page 105.

10. Tap

11. Tap

Finish on the right softkey.

OK in the top right corner of the screen to close the Bluetooth application.

12. Tap in the top right corner to close the Settings screen.

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You have now created a partnership between the GeoExplorer 2008 handheld and the other Bluetooth-enabled device so that they can communicate. To start using the connection, you must complete the configuration steps for that type of connection and then connect to the device. For more information, see:

• Connecting to a Bluetooth-enabled phone for Internet access or real-time

corrections (including VRS networks), page 88

• Connecting to a Bluetooth-enabled serial device, page 94

• Connecting to an office computer to use ActiveSync technology, page 97

Tip – You only need to pair the handheld with a device before you connect to the device for the first time.

Setting up a connection to a non-paired device

Setting up a connection to a non-paired device enables you to connect to a device that does not allow you to enter a passcode on the device, or that does not automatically exchange a pre-programmed passkey during pairing.

To set up a non-paired connection to a Bluetooth-enabled device:

1. Make sure that the handheld and the Bluetooth device you want to connect to are within five meters of each other, and that the Bluetooth radio in each device is turned on.

2. Tap

/ Settings / Connections / Bluetooth.

3. In the Devices tab, tap Add new device. The handheld searches for other Bluetooth devices and displays them in the list.

4. Tap the name of the device you want to connect to and then tap

Next on the right softkey.

The Enter Passcode screen appears.

5. Tap

Next without entering a passcode.

6. If prompted to add the device to your device list, tap

No.

The Partnership Settings screen appears.

7. If required, change the name of the device in the Display Name field.

8. Select the service(s) you want to use with this device. For example, if you are connecting to:

– a Bluetooth-enabled phone to connect to the Internet and receive real-time

corrections or download background maps, select Dialup Networking (DUN).

– a serial device, such as a GeoBeacon receiver or a laser rangefinder, select

Serial Port.

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– a computer to access ActiveSync, select ActiveSync.

Note – For more information on the types of devices that the GeoExplorer 2008 series

handheld can connect to, and the supported Bluetooth services, see Connecting to a

Bluetooth device as a client, page 105.

9. Tap

10. Tap

Finish on the right softkey.

OK in the top right corner of the screen to close the Bluetooth application.

11. Tap in the top right corner to close the Settings screen.

• Connecting to a Bluetooth-enabled phone for Internet access or real-time

corrections (including VRS networks), page 88

• Connecting to a Bluetooth-enabled serial device, page 94

• Connecting to an office computer to use ActiveSync technology, page 97

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Connecting to a Bluetooth-enabled phone for Internet access or real-time corrections (including VRS networks)

Use the GeoExplorer series handheld’s Bluetooth radio to connect to a Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone and then connect to the Internet. Use this type of connection to access a VRS network or other correction source from the Internet, a background map server, or for Internet and email access.

Note – Some cellular phones support the Bluetooth PAN (Personal Area Networking) service as well as the Bluetooth DUN (Dialup Networking) service. Because DUN connections are more common, this section assumes you are making a dialup network connection with the Bluetooth-enabled phone.

To connect to a Bluetooth-enabled phone using a Bluetooth DUN (Dialup Networking) connection, you must:

1. Connect the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld to a Bluetooth-enabled phone and then configure the connection to the dialup network.

2. Connect to the Internet using the dialup network.

3. Configure the software to use the connection. For example, you must configure the GPS field software to use real-time corrections or map data received from the Internet source, or you must set up the Messaging application to send and receive email using the connection.

Note – Before you begin the steps below, Trimble recommends that you confirm that the phone can access the Internet directly. If necessary, contact the cellular phone provider and confirm whether you must enter a user name, password, and domain details when connecting an external device to the phone using Bluetooth dialup networking.

Step 1: Connecting the handheld to the phone and configuring the connection to the dialup network

1. Make sure that the handheld and the Bluetooth device you want to connect to are within five meters of each other, and that the Bluetooth radio in each device is turned on. For more information, see Turning on and turning off the

integrated radios, page 78.

2. On the handheld, tap / Settings / Connections / Connections.

3. Below My ISP, tap Add a new modem connection.

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4. Enter the name for the connection. For example, enter the name of the phone or the VRS network that you will connect to.

5. From the Select a Modem dropdown list, select Bluetooth and then tap

Next on the right softkey.

6. If the phone you want to connect to is:

– listed, go to Step 7 below.

– not listed:

a. Tap Add new device. The handheld

searches for other Bluetooth devices and displays them in the list.

If the handheld’s integrated Bluetooth radio is turned off, it is now automatically turned on.

b. From the list of available devices, select the device you want to connect

to and then tap

Next on the right softkey.

c. To pair with the phone, enter a passcode of your choice that you will

easily remember onto the handheld and then tap softkey.

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Next on the right

d. When prompted by the phone, enter the same password and then

accept the connection.

e. On the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld, in the Partnership Settings

screen, make sure that Dialup Networking (DUN) is selected and then tap

Finish on the right softkey.

You have now created a partnership between the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld and the phone so that they can communicate.

7. From the My Connections list, select the phone that you want to configure the connection to.

8. Enter the GPRS access number for the Internet.

Two of the common GPRS access numbers for cellular phones on GSM networks are *99***1# and *99#. If these access numbers do not work, contact the cellular phone provider to obtain the appropriate number to use.

Note – You do not need to set up dialling rules or change the Internet connection settings on the phone. The connection settings you enter on the handheld are passed to the phone to use for this connection.

9. Tap

Next on the right softkey.

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10. Unless the phone provider confirmed that you must enter user name, password, and domain settings to access the Internet, tap

Finish on the right softkey

without entering any information in this screen.

Otherwise:

a. Enter the required information.

b. If the phone provider has told you that you need to change the baud rate or

other settings for the connection, tap and then tap

OK in the top right corner of the screen.

Advanced, configure these settings

c. Tap

Finish on the right softkey.

You are returned to the Connections screen.

You have now configured the dialup networking connection.

Step 2: Connecting to the Internet using the dialup network

1. On the handheld, go to the Connections screen, if it is not already open (tap / Settings / Connections / Connections).

2. Below My ISP, tap Manage existing connections.

3. Tap and hold the connection you want to use and then select Connect.

4. Unless the phone provider confirmed that you must enter user name, password, and domain settings to access the Internet, tap

OK on the left softkey without

entering any information in this screen. Otherwise, enter the required information and then tap

OK on the left softkey.

5. If the phone prompts for confirmation to connect to the Internet, accept the connection.

The phone dials the configured GPRS access number and then connects to the Internet.

A Connectivity notification appears on the handheld as the connection is being made.

After the connection is made you are returned to the My ISP screen.

To confirm that the GeoExplorer series handheld is connected to the phone, or to check the status of the connection at any time, tap the Connectivity icon in the title bar. The notification shows the name of the current connection, and the time elapsed since the connection was made. To hide the notification, tap

Hide.

Note – If you have an active wireless LAN connection, the connectivity icon appears as instead.

6. Tap

7. Tap

OK in the top right corner of the screen to close the My ISP screen.

OK in the top right corner to close the Connections screen.

8. Tap in the top right corner to close the Settings screen.

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To check the connection status at any time, tap the or icon in the title bar.

To end the connection at any time, tap the or icon in the title bar and then tap

Disconnect.

To connect to a corporate network or Intranet, see page 103.

To send and receive email messages, see Messaging, page 49.

Step 3: Configuring the GPS field software to use data received from the Internet source

Now that you have connected the GeoExplorer 2008 series handheld to the Internet using a Bluetooth-enabled cellular phone, you must configure the software to use the connection to receive data.

To use real-time corrections in Trimble field software, see Using real-time corrections

from the Internet below.

To use background map data in the TerraSync software, see Downloading background

map files from an Internet map server, page 93.

Using real-time corrections from the Internet

1. Start the Trimble GPS field software and then open the Setup section.

2. Tap

Real-time Settings. The Real-time Settings form appears.

3. From the Choice 1 field, select External Source.

4. Configure the external source:

a. Tap the Setup button beside the Choice 1

field. The External Source Settings form appears.

b. From the Correction Datum field, select the

same datum as the VRS network coordinate system.

c. From the Type field, select:

– VRS if the real-time correction source is a

VRS network.

– Single Base if the real-time correction

source is a single base station that broadcasts its corrections over the Internet.

d. From the Connection Method field, select Internet.

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e. In the Address field, enter the IP address or URL of the VRS network or the

server that is supplying the corrections from the VRS network.

Typically, the IP address or URL of a VRS network has the format

10.3.123.456:1234, where the digits before the colon (:) are the address, and the digits after the colon (:) are the port number.

f. In the Port field, enter the port number that you will use to connect to the

server.

g. If you are connecting to a VRS network through a broadcast server, tap the

Setup button beside the Source field. The GPS field software attempts to establish a connection to the broadcast server. If the connection is successful, the Select Server form appears. Select the server that you want to use and then tap

OK to return to the External Source Settings form.

h. If you selected a VRS network that requires authentication, the Name and

Password fields appear. Enter the user name and password that you

obtained from the service provider.

i. From the Connection Control field, select:

– Auto if you want the GPS field software to automatically establish and

end connections to the VRS network as necessary.

– Manual if you want to connect or disconnect only when you tap Ext

in the Setup screen.

OK to confirm the settings and return to the Real-time Settings form.

j. Tap

5. Tap

Source

OK to confirm the real-time settings and return to the main screen of the

Setup section.

If you selected Auto in the Connection Control field, the

Ext Source button is

depressed and the software attempts to connect to the server.

6. If you selected Manual in the Connection Control field, tap the

Ext Source

button that appears below the Status bar in the Setup section to connect the Trimble GPS field software to the Internet correction source.

Tip – To disconnect or reconnect to the server at any time, tap Ext Source. To view the status of the real-time correction source, open the Status section, select the Real-time subsection and then select External from the Summary list button.

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