Socket Low Power Ethernet Card Manuals

Low Power Ethernet Card™ CompactFlash and PC Card solutions for • Windows Mobile-based Pocket PCs, Handheld PCs and pen tablets • Windows 95/98/Me/2000/XP/NT 4.0 Notebooks User's Guide 8/2005 Document # 6410-00125 K Copyright Notice Copyright © 2005 Socket Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. The Low Power Ethernet Card includes technology licensed under United States Patent Nos. 4,543,450, 4,603,320, 4,686,506, and 4,972,470. Socket and the Socket logo are registered trademarks of Socket Communications, Inc. Socket Communications, Socket Low Power Ethernet Card and Mobility Friendly are registered trademarks or trademarks of Socket Communications, Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective holders. Reproduction of the contents of this manual without the permission of Socket Communications is expressly prohibited. Please be aware that the products described in this manual may change without notice. Feel free to contact SOCKET COMMUNICATIONS at: Socket Communications, Inc. 37400 Central Court Newark, CA 94560 Other than the above, Socket Communications can assume no responsibility for anything resulting from the application of information contained in this manual. Socket Communications requests that you refrain from any applications of the Socket Low Power Ethernet Card that are not described in this manual. Socket Communications also requests that you refrain from disassembling the CompactFlash card. Disassembly of this device will void the product warranty. You can track new product releases, software updates and technical bulletins by visiting Socket’s website at www.socketcom.com. Please refrain from disassembling the CompactFlash card. Disassembly of this device will void the product warranty 1 Table of Contents COPYRIGHT NOTICE 1 1 | INTRODUCTION 3 Hardware Versions 3 About the Software 3 System Requirements 4 Package Contents 4 Product Registration 5 2 | SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 6 STEP 1: Prepare Network Information 7 STEP 2: Install the Software 8 STEP 3: Enter Network Settings 10 STEP 4: Insert Card and Connect to LAN 15 OPTIONAL: Synchronize Data over a Network Connection 17 OPTIONAL: Use the Control Panel Applet 20 3 | SETUP FOR WINDOWS XP 22 STEP 1: Prepare Network Information 22 STEP 2: Connect to a LAN Port 23 STEP 3: Insert the Card 23 STEP 4: Enter Network Settings 24 4 | SETUP FOR WINDOWS 95/98/ME/2000 26 STEP 1: Prepare Network Information 26 STEP 2: Insert the Installation CD 27 STEP 3: Connect to a LAN Port 27 STEP 4: Insert the Card 27 STEP 5: Install the Software 28 STEP 6: Enter Network Settings 30 APPENDICES A | SPECIFICATIONS 31 B | TROUBLESHOOTING 32 C | TECHNICAL SUPPORT 34 LIMITED WARRANTY 35 REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 37 2 1 | Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Socket Low Power Ethernet Card (LP-E). With the LP-E, you can connect to any compatible Ethernet network, home network or office LAN using a variety of Windows- based mobile computers. The card allows you to synchronize to your corporate LAN at up to 10 million bps — 500 times faster than a standard serial port. Use Socket’s LP-E to dramatically reduce the time needed to install software, transfer large multimedia or map files, or back up and restore your device. The first Ethernet adapter compatible with Pocket PCs, the Socket LP-E supports Plug-and-Play with the NE2000 drivers built into many devices. For these devices, software installation is totally optional — the LP-E is ready to use right out of the box. Hardware Versions The card is available in both a standard version, with removable cable, and Ruggedized version, with non- removable cable. About the Software The Socket LP-E utility for Windows Mobile provides special tools to enhance your networking experience. The auto-launch tool enables you to configure your device to automatically launch any program of your choice whenever the LP-E is inserted. Icons indicate your GoodLink and Activity status at a glance. Additionally, an applet makes it easy to view TCP/IP addresses as well as the LP-E’s MAC address. Support for square screens and landscape mode is included. For software updates: www.socketcom.com/support/support_ethernet.asp CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 3