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 System Requirements Your device should meet these minimum requirements: • Any of the following Windows versions: - Windows Mobile 2003/2003SE and Windows Mobile 5.0 - Windows CE 3.0 or greater - Windows XP, 2000, Me, 98SE or 95* • Available CF or PC Card slot (Operation in PC Card slot requires a PC Card adapter.) • Windows Mobile 5.0 devices require ActiveSync 4.0 or greater Windows NT 4.0: Please register your product online at www.socketcom.com/prodreg and submit an online inquiry to obtain the correct drivers and software. WARNING! If you are NOT using Windows Mobile 5.0, DO NOT install ActiveSync 4.0, or you will not be able to synchronize your mobile computer and host PC over an Ethernet connection! Microsoft removed this feature from ActiveSync 4.0. If your Windows version does not require ActiveSync 4.0, then Socket recommends that you use an older version of ActiveSync that supports device synchronization over Ethernet. Package Contents Socket offers two packages, each suited for different mobile computers: The Low Power Ethernet Card package includes these items: • Socket Low Power Ethernet Card • Ethernet cable with a female RJ-45 Ethernet module connector (The cable is permanently attached for the Ruggedized LP-E.) • Low Power Ethernet Installation Disc The Low Power Ethernet Card PC Card Solution includes these items: • Socket Low Power Ethernet Card • Ethernet cable with a female RJ-45 Ethernet module connector (The cable is permanently attached for the Ruggedized LP-E.) • CompactFlash-to-PC Card Adapter • Low Power Ethernet Installation Disc * Windows 95 v4.00.950B; Windows 98 and Windows 98 Second Edition 4 Product Registration Socket highly recommends that all customers register their Socket products. Registered users receive priority for technical support, product updates, and special offers. Register online at: www.socketcom.com/prodreg CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 5 2 | Setup for Windows Mobile This chapter explains how to set up the LP-E for a device running Windows Mobile or Windows CE. Please note that software installation is optional for these devices. Setup Summary STEP 1: Prepare network information. STEP 2: Install the software (optional). STEP 3: Enter network settings. STEP 4: Insert card and connect to LAN. STEP 5: Synchronize data via a network OPTIONAL: Use the Control Panel Applet Should I install Socket’s software? WARNING! If you have an HP Jornada Pocket PC or Handheld PC, DO NOT install Socket’s drivers from the installation CD, or you can cause configuration problems! These devices already have a version of Socket’s LP-E drivers pre-installed. All other mobile computers come pre-installed with basic NE2000 drivers. If desired, you can use these pre- installed drivers and skip software installation. If you would like to benefit from Socket’s enhanced software, you can install Socket’s LP-E drivers on top of the NE2000 drivers. Socket’s LP-E drivers are enhanced with these features: • Auto-launch — Any other program of your choice automatically launches whenever you insert the LP- E • IP info screen — Tap to view IP address information • Taskbar indicators — Check connection activity and good link status at a glance 6 STEP 1: Prepare Network Information Contact your network administrator for the information below. For a text-only form that you can email to your network administrator, go to the Docs folder on the installation CD or visit: www.socketcom.com/support/support_ethernet.asp Does the network support DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)? YES. If Yes, then STOP. You do NOT need any IP addresses. NO. If No, then please specify any applicable IP addresses (you may only need some listed below): Mobile Computer IP address: _____ . _____ . _____ . _____ Subnet Mask: _____ . _____ . _____ . _____ Default Gateway: _____ . _____ . _____ . _____ Primary DNS: _____ . _____ . _____ . _____ Secondary DNS: _____ . _____ . _____ . _____ Primary WINS*: _____ . _____ . _____ . _____ Secondary WINS: _____ . _____ . _____ . _____ *Remote ActiveSync only: If your server does NOT have WINS services enabled, use the IP address of your host PC instead of a Primary WINS address. CHAPTER 2: SETUP FOR WINDOWS MOBILE 7 STEP 2: Install the Software Follow these steps for software installation BEFORE you insert the LP-E into your mobile computer. WARNING! DO NOT install the Socket software on an HP Jornada Pocket PC or Handheld PC! 1. Windows Mobile 5.0: Make sure you have ActiveSync 4.0 or greater. Download it free: msdn.microsoft.com/mobility/windowsmobile/downloads/default.aspx WARNING! If you are NOT using Windows Mobile 5.0, DO NOT install ActiveSync 4.0, or you will not be able to synchronize your mobile computer and host PC over an Ethernet connection! 2. Use your serial/USB cable or cradle and ActiveSync to connect your mobile computer to a host PC. 3. In order to synchronize data, there must be a partnership (NOT a guest connection) between the mobile computer and host PC. • If you already established a partnership between the two computers, they should automatically connect and begin synchronizing. 8 • If no partnership exists, follow the screens that appear to set one up. IMPORTANT! You must set up a partnership, or you will not be able to synchronize data between your device and host PC! 4. Insert the Socket Low Power Ethernet Installation Disc into the host PC. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to access the CD drive. In the CD, click on Setup.exe. 5. The installation wizard should begin. Follow the instructions on your host PC and mobile computer screen until installation is complete.