Unitech MS860 User Manual

MS860

REV.C

WiFi

Bar Code

Scanner

TABLE of CONTENTS

Introduction 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Introduction 1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Scanner Parts 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Cradle Parts 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Charging the Scanner 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Network Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Modifying the WiFi Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Glossary . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Network Setting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

with Scanner Configuration Manager . . . . . . . . . 13

with Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Install Virtual COM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Scanner Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Programming with Scanner Configuration Manager . . . . . 31

Start it Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Try It! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Beeps and Delays. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Keyboard Wedge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

RS232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Scanner Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Symbologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Data Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Programming with Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Quick Setup Bar Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Beeps and Delays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Keyboard Interface . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

RS232 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 65

Scanner Port . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67

Symbologies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70

Data Editing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

TCP/IP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Function Codes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

ASCII Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89

Bar Code Test Chart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

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INTRODUCTION

The MS860 WiFi laser bar code scanner is one of the newest members of Unitech’s MS series. The MS860 incorporates the latest WiFi technology, making it ideal for real-time bar code data collection in warehouse, loading dock, inventory, back office, document tracking, retail environments - anywhere cables would restrict movement or limit access.

The incorporated 802.11b module allows the MS860 to be used within approximately 100 feet (30m) from an Access Point (AP) in an office environment, and up to 330 feet (100m) in an open environment. This gives users mobility and freedom to scan bulky and difficult to reach items.

The cradle of MS860 works as a battery charger for the scanner. When resting in the cradle, the scanner can reach a fully charged state in 4½ to 5 hours. When fully charged, the scanner can provide up to 16 hours scanning time. For long-term product storage, the scanner can be powered off by using the scanner’s push down on/off switch. Alternatively, the scanner can remain powered but unused for up to 1 month before the batteries require recharging.

The MS860 offers checkout personnel the ability to scan bulky items without the need for heavy lifting by customers or checkout personnel, making for added convenience and safety. The MS860 is perfect for applications such as supermarkets, hypermarkets, shopping clubs, retailers, light warehouse, and manufacturing.

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4. Four ways were provided to setup TCP/IP network for scanner: using barcode setting, using VCOM utility web program, using SCM and using monitor.exe

a. Using appendix G barcode chart for scanner TCP/IP network setting, turn on the scanner, scan “Enter into Command Mode””default””CR ($M)””EE”, network setting will go back to factory default; IP:

192.168.1.250, Mask: 255.255.255.0, Gateway: 192.168.1.254. Barcode setup detail will be shown in the later chapter. b. Using VCOM utility web program, prepare a WLAN AP: SSID=”wlandemo”, WEP=off, IP=192.168.1.1, power on the scanner, scanner default IP=192.168.1.250, open VCOM utility and click “Search” button, you will see another SNMP Search screen, click “Search” button and you will see 192.168.1.250 shown in the IP list, click on the IP address and web configuration program will be opened, you can configure all your needs to the scanner by this web program. c. Using SCM program, install scanner configuration manager from user guide CD, once the installation was finished, SCM icon will be shown on the desktop, open the program and click “Tools””WiFi-Setup”, please follow the wizard, after you fill in all network configuration and you will be able to print out the barcode setup sheet, you can scan the printed barcode sheet to finish you network configuration.

Once the scanner is connected to the WLAN, the flashing green LED on the scanner turn into steady green.

QUICK START

Connect the plug of the power adapter into the power jack on the

1. cradle, and connect the power adapter into an AC outlet. You will hear a beep, and the Power Status and Charging Status LEDs on the top of the cradle will glow green.

Use an unfolded paperclip to push down the battery power on/off

2. internal switch located inside the round hole on the yellow warning label underneath the scanner. You will feel a ‘click’ as you push down the switch and then hear one beep from the scanner. When shipped from the factory, the scanner’s on/off switch is in the “off” position, so the scanner must be switched on before operation.

Place the MS860 scanner on the cradle - the cradle’s Charging

3. Status LED will now glow red while charging. After 4½ to 5 hours the status LED color will change to green, meaning that the MS860 has been fully charged and is ready to use.

Two different methods are provided to setup the MS860 WiFi’s TCP/IP network settings - one uses Scanner Configuration Manager (SCM) and one uses manually scanned-in barcodes. Select only one method. SCM is the simplest.

Install Scanner Configuration Manager from the User Guide

CD. Once the installation is complete, the SCM icon will appear on your desktop. Open SCM and click “Tools” / “WiFi- Setup”. Follow the wizard, and after filling in all the network configuration info that you’ve obtained from your Network Administrator, you will be able to print out a barcode setup sheet by clicking the SCM “Print” icon. Use your MS860 to scan the printed barcode sheet to configure your scanner.

The other method is to use your MS860 to manually scan in bar

codes found on page 68 and the ASCII Chart on pages 70 to

73. This technique is more difficult and time-consuming than SCM, but can give the user full hands-on control over the MS860’s IP settings. This method is not appropriate for the purposes of this Quick Start, but the user should be aware of it if SCM proves too limiting. The Network Setting with Bar Codes section begins on page 16.

Install the VCOM utility from the User Guide CD to your PC’s

5. desktop. After installation is complete, the VCOM icon will appear on the desktop and task bar. Double click one of the VCOM icons and the Virtual Com utility screen will appear. Press the “CONFIG” button. Enter an IP address and (virtual) com port to associate with each other. Once these values are set click OK, then press the Start (“Star”) button to begin communication.

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IMPORTANT NOTES

“ACK” helps avoid data loss during an Access Point (AP) power

disconnection. To turn “ACK” on, follow the steps below:

Print out pg.65 - RS232 Settings Scan:

Enter Group 4 C5 1

Exit After “ACK” is turned on, the scan data transmission rate might be a little slower, depending on your wireless network condition.

If “ACK” is turned off, the scan data transmission rate will be normal, but because the scanner’s read and transmit functions are separate, by the time the scanner learns that it’s become disconnected from the AP, between 5 to 8 scanned data records may not have been sent to the network, even though the scanner gives a “good read” signal after each of them.

Some APs may not be compatible with MS860 reconnection while out of range. In this case the MS860 will need to be powered off and on again, and also VCOM communication will need to be restarted.

The VCOM Utility supports Windows 2000 and XP. Unfortunately, Windows 98 and NT are not supported.

If using bar codes to configure your network settings, before you start scanning, power off the scanner, and then scan the “Enter Group 10” bar code on page 81 within 5 seconds after turning the scanner power back on.

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SCANNER AND ACCESSORIES:

MS860-W8A: MS860 WiFi laser scanner w/US plug MS860-W8B: MS860 WiFi laser scanner w/UK plug MS860-W8E: MS860 WiFi laser scanner w/UP plug 400479: Unitech MS860 WiFi Scanner user guide CD 400480: Unitech MS860 WiFi Scanner quick start guide sheet *Scanner Configuration Manager: Windows based software providing a user-friendly interface for easier scanner configuration.

*Available on the Unitech website - www.unitech-adc.com

1010-500858: AC 110-240V, DC 9V/2A power adaptor with US plug 1010-600860: AC 110-240V, DC 9V/2A power adaptor with UK plug 1010-600859: AC 110-240V, DC 9V/2A power adaptor with European plug

Other items may be ordered for the specific protocol being used. To order additional items, contact the dealer and distributor.

IMPORTANT NOTES

“ACK” helps avoid data loss during an Access Point (AP) power

disconnection. To turn “ACK” on, follow the steps below:

Print out Appendix D.7 RS232 Settings Scan:

Enter Group 7

Exit After “ACK” is turned on, the scan data transmission rate might be a little slower, depending on your wireless network condition.

If “ACK” is turned off, the scan data transmission rate will be normal, but because the scanner’s read and transmit functions are separate, by the time the scanner learns that it’s become discon- nected from the AP, between 5 to 8 scanned data records may not have been sent to the network, even though the scanner gives a “good read” signal after each of them.

Some APs may not be compatible with MS860 reconnection while out of range. In this case the MS860 will need to be powered off and on again, and also VCOM communication will need to be restarted.

The VCOM Utility supports Windows 2000 and XP. Unfortunately, Windows 98 and NT are not supported.

If using bar codes to configure your network settings, before you start scanning, power off the scanner, and then scan the “Enter Group 10” bar code on page 68 within 5 seconds after turning the scanner power back on.

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1. When the scanner reads a `start configuration' bar code (“Enter Group 1”, for instance) and enters configuration mode, the scanner LED will flash green while the scanner simultaneously gives one High-Low-High tone beep. Upon exiting configuration mode, the scanner will give one High tone beep, and the scanner LED will stop flashing.

2. The scanner is powered on but not yet connected to the WLAN or the connection to the WLAN is broken.

Green LED remains ON

When the scanner is powered on and connected to the WLAN successfully.

SCANNER PARTS:

Status LED

Buzzer

Charge Contacts

Trigger

Scanner LED

The MS860 has one LED indicator located on the head of the scanner which indicates the operating status of the scanner.

Red LED is ON

When the scanner attempts to read a bar code, the LED will glow red.

ON / OFF Switch

Single Green LED Flash

When the scanner successfully reads a bar code the scanner LED flashes green once, and you will hear a single beep.

Flashing Green LED

When the scanner reads a ‘start configuration’ bar code (“Enter Group 5”, for instance) and enters configuration mode, the scanner will emit one high-low-high tone beep and the scanner’s LED will flash green. Upon exiting configuration mode, the scanner will emit one high tone beep, and the scanner’s LED will stop flashing.

Green LED remains ON

If scans are attempted out of range, communication will be broken, the scanner LED will remain green, and you will hear continuous Hi- Low beeps from the scanner when attempting to scan a bar code.

The first time when you establish the communication, the LED will remain green before VCOM communication is established.

Red LED Flash

The scanner LED flashing red indicates the scanner has low power and you will need to charge the scanner immediately.

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Buzzer

The MS860 provides audible feedback while it is in operation. These sounds indicate the operating status of the scanner.

One High Tone Beep

The scanner will beep once after successfully reading a bar code.

One High-Low-High Beep

After scanning a ‘begin configuration’ bar code (“Enter Group 5”, for instance), the scanner LED will flash green while the scanner simultaneously gives one high-low-high tone beep. Upon exiting configuration mode by scanning an “Exit” bar code, the scanner will give one high tone beep, and the scanner LED will stop flashing.

Continuous High-Low Beeps

If scans are attempted out of range, communication will be broken. The scanner LED will remain red and you will hear a continuous highlow beep from the scanner when you scan bar codes. If the Access Point is powered off, this means the communication between the scanner and the Access Point is lost. You will also hear a continuous high-low beep from the scanner when you scan bar codes.

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CRADLE PARTS:

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Power On / Off LED

Battery Charging LED

Charge Contacts

Power Plug

The MS860 charging cradle has two LED indicators (power on/off status and battery charging status).

Power ON/OFF Status LED stays ON

When the power adapter plug is connected into the power jack on the cradle, and the power adapter is connected into an AC outlet, the cradle will beep, and the LED on the top of the cradle will remain on.

Battery Charging Status LED remains Red

The red LED indicates the scanner battery is charging.

Battery Charging Status LED remains Green

The LED changes to green when scanner battery charging is complete.

Please Note:

The MS086 Cradle has an interface port (to the left of the power plug) and a communication LED next to the two other LEDs. These compo- nents are inactive due to the wireless nature of the MS860 WiFi.

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CHARGING THE SCANNER:

Prior to performing any operation with the scanner, make sure it has been fully charged.

How to determine if the scanner needs recharging:

During operation, a flashing red scanner LED indicates the scanner

1. has low power.

When the trigger is pressed and a scan laser line is not visible (do

2. NOT look directly into the scanner), the scanner has no power. Make sure the scanner is not merely switched off. To charge the scanner, place the unit into the cradle. The battery status LED on the cradle will glow red, indicating the charging process has begun.

To Charge the MS860:

Simply place the MS860 into the MS086 Charging Cradle. Make sure the MS086 Cradle is plugged into an available electrical outlet via its Power Supply.

A complete charging process takes about 4 to 5 hours, during which the cradle’s battery charging LED will glow red. After charging is complete the battery charging LED will remain a steady green. When charging the scanner for the first time, make sure the scanner remains on the cradle until after the battery charging LED changes from red to green.

Manufacturer’s Suggestion:

If the scanner is not to be used for a long period of time, it is recommended that you turn off the battery power of the scanner. Use an unfolded paper clip to push down the internal power on/off switch, located inside the round hole on the yellow laser warning label of the scanner (see page 5). You will feel a ‘click’ when the internal switch is moved up to the “OFF” position or when the internal switch is moved down to the “ON” position.

To ensure that the scanner has been switched off, press the scanner’s trigger and make sure that the scanner’s LED does not glow red.

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INTRODUCTION

The MS860 WiFi is designed to connect to your computer(s) via the existing wireless network through one of its Access Points (APs), thereby eliminating the dedicated wireless receiving unit required by other types of wireless scanners.

Integrating the MS860 into the wireless network is the same as integrating any other piece of wireless hardware, requiring that you give it its own unique IP address, which can be obtained from your network administrator. The MS860 WiFi’s default settings and explanations are shown below and described on the following pages.

Item

IP Address

IP Subnet Mask

Gateway IP Address

SSID

RF Channel

WEP

Authentication Type

Default Setting

192.168.1.250

255.255.255.0

192.168.1.254 wlandemo 6 Disabled Auto

Note: The default settings must be changed to allow the MS860 and the AP start communicating, and default settings are provided merely as a starting point.

How the MS860 WiFi actually works:

MS860 Access Point

Scanners normally communicate directly with host computers via keyboard or RS232 interface. The MS860 WiFi instead communicates over your wireless network with the nearest Access Point (AP), which then communicates with the host computer. The host computer uses the VCOM utility to convert the WiFi signal to a Virtual Com Port (RS232) signal, which the host computer recognizes as one of the standard scanner interfaces.

WiFi

Host Computer

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So, two things must be configured: the MS860’s Wireless Network settings, and the host computer’s Virtual Com Port settings. Consult your network administrator for the appropriate network wireless settings for your MS860 which must be manually configured via Scanner Configuration Manager or bar codes (see below and pages 31 to 60). VCOM should automatically create a “virtual com port” for the Access Point to communicate data through. If this doesn’t happen automatically, then refer to the Troubleshooting section (page 89).

VCOM

The VCOM utility’s function is to convert incoming wireless data into Virtual Com Port data that your computer expects from a scanning device. Unlike SCM or Bar Code Scanning (below) VCOM cannot modify the MS860’s configuration. VCOM simply pairs the MS860’s existing IP address, configured via SCM or bar code scanning (see below) with it’s host computer(s) virtual com port. Detailed instructions for VCOM start on page 21.

Modifying the WiFi settings:

If the MS860’s settings need to be manually modified, this can be accomplished via the two different methods below, each described in full starting on page 10.

SCM

Scanner Configuration Manager (SCM) is a proven and powerful utility for scanner configuration. Easy to use, it is probably the most straightforward method of modifying your MS860’s wireless settings. Because of the wireless communication between the MS860 and the host computer, SCM settings cannot be directly downloaded to the MS860. Instead, SCM provides for printing a series of bar codes derived from SCM’s configuration, and these bar codes are then scanned by the MS860. Detailed instructions for SCM start on page 13.

Bar Codes

Direct bar code scanning is the simplest, most direct, but most tedious method of configuring the MS860 scanner. Once mastered, however, it allows the user full “hands-on” control over the MS860’s wireless settings. Detailed instructions for bar code scanning start on page 17.

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GLOSSARY

IP Address

IP Address (short for Internet Protocol) is simply four numbers (like 192.168.1.250) separated by periods that is used to identify a particular device within a network, just as an employee number is used to identify an individual person within a company. The IP Address can either be automatically assigned by the wireless network or manually assigned by the user. The automatically assigned IP Address is available via your AP software, or you can assign your own IP Address (pages 13 to 17) and see if it’s accepted by the network.

IP Subnet Mask

IP Subnet Mask is like the IP Address for the entire network. Every device within a network shares the same IP Subnet Mask. The IP Subnet Mask number is available via your AP software.

Gateway IP Address

The Gateway IP Address is only necessary if your network has outside access, as in a WAN (Wide Area Network). Because of the security issues involved in outside access, the Gateway IP Address is only available from your Network Administrator or Service Provider.

SSID

SSID (Service Set ID) is the name of the wireless Access Point you choose for your MS860 to communicate with. Available via your AP software.

RF Channel

There are 11 potential RF (Radio Frequency) Channels, numbered 1 through 11, to communicate over, and your MS860 and the nearest Access Point will use one of them. Because the MS860 and the AP will sort this out for themselves, it is not necessary for the user to specify a channel, however, a default RF Channel is provided by the MS860 as a starting point.

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WEP

WEP (Wireless Encryption Protocol) is a security key for communicating with an access point. If the correct key is not presented, communication is denied. Because WEP is used for security reasons, it must be obtained from your Network Administrator.

Authentification Type

If WEP (see above) is used, then the security key can be presented to the AP in three different ways:

Disabled - means communication with the AP is not possible if WEP is on because the security key will not be presented.

Auto - means the MS860 will automatically present the security key when requested by the Access Point.

On - means that the security key is always presented by the MS860, whether it is requested or not.

You might want to note the following information for future reference. This information is not strictly necessary, but might be useful in order to maintain order over several MS860 units.

Alias

Alias is merely a name for the scanner that would be more easily recognizable than an IP Address. For instance: “Fred’s MS860”, “S103”, or “Warehouse-23”.

Contact

Contact is the name of the IT person or Network Administrator that you would go to in case of trouble.

Location

Location is the usual location of the scanner, be it the “Warehouse”, “Virginia’s Office”, or wherever.

SNMP Community

SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a software tool to manage wireless networks. If your Network Administrator is using SNMP, then they will be able to give you your SNMP Community name.

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There are two methods to configure your scanner to its IP settings (obtained from your Network Administrator) - via Scanner Configuration Manager (SCM) and via manual bar code scanning. SCM has the advantage in that it’s quick and easy, and works for most situations. Direct bar code scanning (starting on page 17) offers full “hands on” control over your MS860’s IP settings, but can be tedious.

USING SCM FOR SCANNER NETWORK SETTING

Step 1: Install Scanner Configuration Manager (SCM) from the User

Guide CD and double click the SCM icon on the desktop.

Step 2: Click “Tools” / “Wi-Fi Setup”, and the “Welcome to WiFi Setup

Wizard” screen appears.

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Step 3: Fill in the SSID name of the Access

Point (AP). Click “Next”.

Step 4: Select wireless network type.

Step 5:

Step 6: If DHCP “Off” is selected, fill in the IP

Step 7: Select whether your wireless net-

Select “Yes” for DHCP on, “No” for DHCP off.

Address, Subnet Mask, and Gateway. Click “Next”.

work is using WEP encryption for data security. Click “Next”.

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Step 8: If “Yes” was selected in Step 7, fill in

the WEP parameters and type a passwork in the Key 1 field. Click “Next”.

Step 9:

Step 10: Verify the information is correct.

Step 11: Setup is complete.

Select “Yes” or “No” for Power Saving Mode.

Click “Back” to modify the configuration if necessary. Click “Next” when finished.

Step 12:

Select an appropriate printer to produce a setup sheet containing bar codes. Use your MS860 scanner to scan the barcodes on the sheet sequentially to configure the scanner.

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IMPORTANT:

Once you have completed the network configuration for the scanner, VCOM will be required to configure the virtual com port, which means the VCOM utility must run in the background. This is detailed on pages 21 to 24.

Some Access Points may not be able to re-connect to the MS860 after it’s been out of range. In this case the scanner will need to be powered off and powered on again, and the VCOM communication must be re-started.

VCOM Utility supports Windows2000 and XP. Unfortunately, Windows98 and NT are not currently supported.

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USING BAR CODES TO SET SCANNER NETWORK:

The WLAN default settings are shown below.

WLAN Default Settings:

Item

IP Address

IP Subnet Mask

Gateway IP Address

SSID

RF Channel

WEP

Authentication Type

Use the TCP/IP barcode chart on page 81 and the ASCII Chart on pages 83 to 86 to configure your scanner to your own network settings, as the

example below:

SSID: MySSID IP: 192.168.1.100 Mask: 255.255.255.0

Default Setting

192.168.1.250

255.255.255.0

192.168.1.254 Wlandemo 6 Disabled Auto

Please follow the steps below:

Scan the Enter Group 10 bar code Then scan: SSID Space M y S S I D CR Then scan: IP Space 1 9 2 . 1 6 8 . 1 . 1 0 0 CR Then scan: MASK Space 2 5 5 . 2 5 5 . 2 5 5 . 0 CR Lastly, scan: SE CR EE

Other than that last line, it’s pretty self-explanatory. Several parameters can be modified together in one session, as above. Or, only one parameter can be modified per session, as below. The last commands

- SE, CR, EE - are simply a sequence to end the programming mode, and along with Enter Group 10 must be included whenever programming network settings via bar code.

To turn DHCP on, scan the following sequence:

Scan the Enter Group 10 bar code Then scan: DHCP Space 1 CR Lastly, scan: SE CR EE 17

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General Command List:

MODE <B(SS) / A(d-hoc) / P(seudo / BSS)>, Set network mode

SSID <SSID>, Set SSID

CHAN <1 - 14>, Set channel

PSMODE <1 / 0>, PS mode ON/OFF

WEP <1 / 0>, WEP ON/OFF

DEFAULT Restore configuration to factory default

SAVE Save configuration to flash

EXIT Save configuration to flash

SE Save and exit configuration

BAUD <0 / 1 / 2 / 3>, Set RS232 Baudrate

AA <O(pen) / S(hare) / A(uto)>, Set Authentication Algorithm

WK <1 - 4> <Key in Hex>

WKID <1 - 4>, Set WEP Key ID

IP <IP address>, Set IP

MASK <IP address>, Set IP Mask

GW <IP address>, Set Gateway IP

DHCP <1 / 0>, Set DHCP client ON or OFF

1. IP Set IP address Example: IP Space 192.168.1.250 CR

2. GW Set gateway IP address Example: IP Space 192.168.1.1 CR

3. MASK Set network MASK IP address Example: MASK Space 255.255.255.0 CR

4. DHCP Turn DHCP client on or off Example: DHCP Space 1 CR (turn on DHCP client) Example: DHCP Space 0 CR (turn off DHCP client)

5. SSID Set SSID Example: SSID Space wlandemo CR (set SSID to “wlandemo”)

6. MODE Set mode to infrastructure or ad-hoc Example: MODE Space B CR (set mode to infrastructure) Example: MODE Space A CR (set mode to ad-hoc)

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7. WEP Turn WEP on or off Example: WEP Space 1 CR (turn on WEP) Example: WEP Space 0 CR (turn off WEP)

8. WKID Set which WEP key that you want to use, of which you have four. Example: WKID Space 1 CR (use WEP key number 1) Example: WKID Space 2 CR (use WEP key number 2) Example: WKID, Space 3 CR (use WEP key number 3) Example: WKID Space 4 CR (use WEP key number 4)

9. WK Set WEP key association with a WEP key number. Following examples set 64 bit encryption keys: Example: WK Space 1 2002031105 CR

(WEP key number 1 - 2002031105)

Example: WK Space 2 2002031106 CR

(WEP key number 2 - 2002031106)

Example: WK Space 3 2002031107 CR

(WEP key number 3 2002031107)

Example: WK Space 4 2002031108 CR

(WEP key number 4 2002031108)

10. AA Set Authentication Algorithm to OPEN, SHARE, or AUTO Example: AA Space O CR

(set authentication algorithm to OPEN)

Example: AA Space S CR

(set authentication algorithm to SHARE)

Example: AA Space A CR

(set authentication algorithm to AUTO)

11. PSMODE Turn power saving mode on or off Example: PSMODE Space 1 CR (turn power saving mode on) Example: PSMODE Space 0 CR (turn power saving mode off)

12. CHAN Set channel 1~14 when under ad-hoc mode Example: CHAN Space 1 CR (set to channel 1) Example: CHAN Space 2 CR (set to channel 2) Example: CHAN Space 14 CR (set to channel 14)

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13. SAVE

Save the configuration settings Example: SAVE CR

14. SE

Save the configuration settings and reboot Example: SE CR

15. DEFAULT

Restore configuration settings to factory default, and automatically reboot the module Example: DEFAULT CR

16. EXIT

Reboot the module without saving any configuration changes Example: EXIT CR

IMPORTANT:

Some Access Points may not be able to re-connect the MS860 and its cradle after it’s been out of range. In this case the scanner will need to be powered off and powered on again, and the VCOM communication must be re-started.

VCOM Utility supports Windows2000 and XP. Unfortunately, Windows98 and NT are not currently supported.

Before entering into Command Mode, power off the scanner and then scan “Enter Group 10” on page 81 within 5 seconds after powering the scanner back on.

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After you have configured your MS860’s IP settings, follow the steps below and on the next page to install and start VCOM. VCOM establishes a “virtual com port” on your host computer that coordinates with your MS860’s IP address.

INSTALLING VIRTUAL COM

Step 1:

Step 2: Click “Next”, and

Install VCOM utility from the User Guide CD, or use your CD browser and doubleclick Setup.exe to install VCOM.

then select the directory into which you would like VCOM installed. Default is C:\Program Files\VCOM

Step 3:

Click “Next” and select the program folder you want added to the Start menu.

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Step 4:

Step 5:

Click “Next” and confirm information. The installation procedure will start automatically.

Click “Finish” to complete the installation process.

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START VIRTUAL COM:

Step 1: Start the Virtual Com utility from the

Icon Tray.

Click the “Config” button.

Step 2:

Step 3: Click the Start

Set the virtual com port associated with the corresponding IP address to your wireless module. Click the “Add” button to add a VCOM = IP pair to the list on the right. Click the “OK” button.

(“Star”) button to start the virtual com communication with your wireless module.

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Step 4: Click the “Search” button.

The found wireless device will be added to the IP List panel.

IMPORTANT:

Once you have completed the network configuration for the scanner (pages 13 to 17), VCOM will be required to configure the virtual com port, which means the VCOM utility must run in the background.

Some Access Points may not be able to re-connect to the MS860 after it’s been out of range. In this case the scanner will need to be powered off and power on again, and the VCOM communication must be re-started.

VCOM Utility supports Windows2000 and XP. Unfortunately, Windows98 and NT are not currently supported.

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Using Monitor.exe for scanner network setting

(Monitor.exe is available from Unitech)

1. Before using the monitor.exe for configuration, please install Vcom utility in your PC first.

2. Double click DevMgrU.

3. Once the scanner is connected to the access point, the scanner should be searched and found by the monitor.exe. (Or you can click “Re-scan” button to search the scanner)

4. To configure the network setting of the scanner, select the scanner in the list that you want to configure, click “Configuration”, then select “Network”.

5. Network setting screen is shown. You can change the IP address, subnet mask and other network settings.After setting, click “OK”.

So, two things must be configured: the MS860’s Wireless Network settings, and the host computer’s Virtual Com Port settings. Consult your network administrator for the appropriate network wireless settings for your MS860 which must be manually config- ured via Scanner Configuration Manager or bar codes (see below and pages 12 to 19). VCOM should automatically create a “virtual com port” for the Access Point to communicate data through. If this doesn’t happen automatically, then refer to the Troubleshooting section (page 76).

VCOM

Modifying the WiFi settings:

If the MS860’s settings need to be manually modified, this can be accomplished via the two different methods below, each described in full starting on page 12.

SCM

Bar Codes

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6. Authorization page prompt the user to enter the username and password. Click “Authorize”. Note：the default user name is “admin” , password is “

password”

7. After reboot, the settings should be changed to new settings.

GLOSSARY

IP Address

IP Address (short for Internet Protocol) is simply four numbers (like 192.168.1.250) separated by periods that is used to identify a particular device within a network, just as an employee number is used to identify an individual person within a com- pany. The IP Address can either be automatically assigned by the wireless network or manually assigned by the user. The auto- matically assigned IP Address is available via your AP software, or you can assign your own IP Address (pages 12 to 19) and see if it’s accepted by the network.

IP Subnet Mask

IP Subnet Mask is like the IP Address for the entire network. Every device within a network shares the same IP Subnet Mask. The IP Subnet Mask number is available via your AP software.

Gateway IP Address

SSID

SSID (Service Set ID) is the name of the wireless Access Point you choose for your MS860 to communicate with. Available via your AP software.

RF Channel

There are 11 potential RF (Radio Frequency) Channels, num- bered 1 through 11, to communicate over, and your MS860 and the nearest Access Point will use one of them. Because the MS860 and the AP will sort this out for themselves, it is not

necessary for the user to specify a channel, however, a default RF Channel is provided by the MS860 as a starting point.

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Configure the virtual com port using monitor.exe:

1. On monitor.exe, click “Configuration. Select “Virtual COM”.

2. On “Select Port”, select the com port you want to use. Then, click “Set “ button.

3. “Advanced” is enabled. You can click “Advanced” button to configure the virtual com port further.

WEP

WEP (Wireless Encryption Protocol) is a security key for com- municating with an access point. If the correct key is not presented, communication is denied. Because WEP is used for security reasons, it must be obtained from your Network Administrator.

Authentification Type

If WEP (see above) is used, then the security key can be presented to the AP in three different ways:

Disabled - means communication with the AP is not possible if WEP is on because the security key will not be presented.

Auto - means the MS860 will automatically present the security key when requested by the Access Point.

On - means that the security key is always presented by the MS860, whether it is requested or not.

You might want to note the following information for future reference. This information is not strictly necessary, but might be useful in order to maintain order over several MS860 units.

Alias

Alias is merely a name for the scanner that would be more easily recognizable than an IP Address. For instance: “Fred’s MS860”, “S103”, or “Warehouse-23”.

Contact

Contact is the name of the IT person or Network Administrator that you would go to in case of trouble.

Location

Location is the usual location of the scanner, be it the “Ware- house”, “Virginia’s Office”, or wherever.

SNMP Community

SNMP (Simple Network Management Protocol) is a software tool to manage wireless networks. If your Network Administrator is using SNMP, then they will be able to give you your SNMP Community name.

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