Portsmith PS6U1UPE User manual

USB peripheral-to-ethernet adapter
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PS6U1UPE
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PS6U1UPE
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or claims by third parties that may arise through the use of this product. Portsmith, LLC assumes no responsibility for any damage or loss caused by deletion
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First Edition — July 2007
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Introduction ........................................................................................................................................... 1
Getting started ...................................................................................................................................... 2
Before you begin ................................................................................................................................... 2
Connecting to the PS6U1UPE .............................................................................................................. 2
Setting up the MC50 ............................................................................................................................. 2
Installing the MC50 Software Drivers .................................................................................................... 3
Connecting the MC50 to the PS6U1UPE .............................................................................................. 5
Setting up the MC3000 ......................................................................................................................... 6
Connecting the PS6U1UPE to your Network ........................................................................................ 7
Product/technical support ..................................................................................................................... 8
Product Registration ............................................................................................................................. 8
Troubleshooting ..................................................................................................................................... 9
Other ActiveSync Problems ................................................................................................................ 10
Appendix A - regulatory information ................................................................................................... 11
Radio Frequency Interference Requirement ........................................................................................ 11
FCC Statement .................................................................................................................................... 11
Radio Frequency Interference Requirement - Canada ........................................................................ 11
Appendix B - Warranty ........................................................................................................................ 12
Table of contents

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Introduction
The Portsmith PS6U1UPE serves as an essential data communications device, enabling you to
connect to a standard Ethernet network via the USB connection on your Handheld. Internet access and
synchronizing files and settings of the handheld with your PC across the network are made available with
the established connection.
There are 3 connection ports on the PS6U1UPE. These are described below:

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Before You Begin
Connecting to the PS6U1UPE
IMPORTANT: Before you can successfully connect your MC50 or MC3000 to your network with
your PS6U1UPE, you must have successfully configured your device for ActiveSync operations. For
assistance with ActiveSync operations, please refer to your Symbol Integrator Guide.
Only after you have successfully created an ActiveSync partnership between your MC50 or your
MC3000 and your host computer, and completed an ActiveSync operation, should you attempt
to connect your device to your network. This is important even if you plan to use other 3rd Party
synchronization software, because using ActiveSync allows you to validate your software/hardware
installation. Then, if you have problems later making your 3rd Party software work, you can focus on
the 3rd Party software configuration because you know that everything else works properly.
Setting up the MC50
Installing the MC50 Software Drivers: the MC50 requires the installation of software drivers to enable
it to communicate through your network to complete ActiveSync, or sychronization operations. By
design, the MC50 functions as a USB client device. With the installation of these drivers, the MC50 will
now be able to also function as a USB host device.
If you have not already done so, go to www.Portsmith.com and download the latest PS6U1UPE
drivers. The drivers are provided in a self-extracting ZIP file. Simply download the file to your computer
and follow these simple steps:
Step 1: Unpack the software. Double-click the downloaded file to extract the drivers. The ZIP file will
automatically unpack the MC50 driver software components to a default directory called
C://MC50Drivers. You may change this directory if you wish. However, if you change the directory, be
sure that you remember where you put it, as this is the location where you will move the files “from”.
Step 2: Verify MC50 Configuration. If you have not already
configured ActiveSync, please do so now and ensure that you
successfully synchronize between the MC50 and your PC before
you continue. If you need help, refer to your MC50 Integrator’s
Guide or contact Portsmith Technical Support for assistance.

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Step 3: CAB File Installation. To install the CAB file directly onto the MC50,
follow these simple steps:
• Connect the MC50 USB Cable to a USB port on your computer.
• Open your Windows Explorer and browse to the /MC50 Drivers folder to locate
the file USBOTG.MC50.CAB.
• Next, open the ActiveSync and click the Explore button.
• Then, drag and drop the USBOTG.MC50.CAB file onto the My Pocket PC
icon in the ActiveSync window. You will be prompted that the file may need
conversion. Simply click OK to continue.
Step 4: Install the CAB file.
• Use the MC50’s stylus to open Start>Programs>File
Explorer. You should find the USBOYG.MC50.CAB file
below the bottom of the folder list. Use the stylus to double-
click on the USBOTG.MC50.CAB file and execute it.
• After the CAB installation completes, you will need to use the
stylus to perform a soft reset of the MC50. The reset button
can be found on the bottom of the MC50. Consult your MC50
documentation if you need help finding the reset button.
Step 5: Install the additional drivers
• After the MC50 has reset, return to your
computer’s ActiveSync window and double-
click on the My Pocket PC icon to display the main folder
structure on the MC50. When you see the adjacent file
structure, double-click on the
/Windows folder to gain access to the bvd_udc_ser.dll file
which must be replaced by a custom version of the USB
function driver. This new driver is included in the MC50
Drivers folder. To correctly replace the file, browse to the
MC50 /Windows folder with the ActiveSync File Explorer
and rename the bvd_udc_ser.dll file to bvd_udc_ser_old.dll.

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• Next, click on Windows Explorer and select the
four files shown in the adjacent window:
(1) USBMode.cpl, (2) USBMode.exe,
(3) bvd_udc_ser.dll and (4) USBPSMDM.dll.
To select all four files at one time, press the
CTRL key as you left-click on each file’s name.
When finished, all four files will be highlighted.
• Now, drag and drop all four files to the
/Windows folder on the MC50. The
bvd_udc_ser.dll file should automatically
overwrite the older file. If prompted to overwrite
the existing file, select YES and continue.
If you have problems getting the new version to
replace the old version, then try it again.
• After you have successfully copied all four files to ?Windows, the MC50 must be rest (soft reset).
Step 6: Configuring the USB Mode. To use the USB client modem on the MC50, go to
Start>Settings>System>USB Mode.
• Select Enable Host Mode Only
• Check Load modem driver at startup
• Check Set host mode on port open
• Tap OK in the upper right corner of the MC50 display screen
Step 7: Finishing Up
• Place the MC50 into its cradle and connect the MC50 USB cable to the PS6U1UPE device with the
USB Adapter Cable as described in the next section.
NOTE: From this point on, Host mode will be enabled whenever COM9 is opened.

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Connecting the MC50 to the PS6U1UPE
Setting up your PS6U1UPE is easy and includes only these simple steps:
WARNING: The PS6U1UPE requires a power supply when it is connected to the MC50. Although the
solid green LED is lit whenever the USB cable is correctly connected, there is not enough power to
operate the device. Failure to connect the power supply before using could damage the device.
IMPORTANT: The PS6U1UPE is provided without a power supply or any USB adapter cables. Since
the MC50 uses a different cable than the MC3000, and the MC3000 doesn’t require a power supply,
each peripheral device is provided separately to ensure you don’t have to buy items you cannot use.
• Connect the Power Supply (PN 170140-000),
as shown below.
• Connect the Mini USB Adapter Cable
(PN 190087-000) to the MC50 USB cable and to
the PS6U1UPE, as shown below.
• Connect the Ethernet Cable to the network
(see the Section Connecting the PS6U1UPE to
your Network for more information).

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Setting up the MC3000
Setting up your PS6U1UPE is easy and includes only these simple steps:
• Connect the USB Mini-A to Mini-B adapter Cable
(PN 170373-000) to the MC3000 cradle and to the
PS6U1UPE, as shown below.
• Connect the Power Supply (PN 1700140-000), if
you have one, as shown below. The power supply
is not required because the PS6U1UPE can draw
power directly from the MC3000.
• Connect the Ethernet cable to the network (see
the section Connecting the PS6U1UPE to your
Network for more information).
IMPORTANT: The PS6U1UPE is provided without a power supply or any USB adapter cables. Since
the MC50 uses a different cable than the MC3000, and the MC3000 doesn’t require a power supply,
each peripheral device is provided separately to ensure you don’t have to buy items you cannot use.
To purchase a cable or power supply, contact Portsmith.
If you have any questions regarding requirements or availability, please contact Portsmith.

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Connecting the PS6U1UPE to the Network
Completing the setup of the PS6U1UPE to your network is simple:
• Connect one end of a standard RJ45 Ethernet cable to the PS6U1UPE, as shown below.
• Connect the other end of the cable to an open port on your network’s hub, switch or router, as
shown below.

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Product/Technical Support
Portsmith is committed to providing its customers with first-class customer service and technical
support. For your convenience, a few troubleshooting techniques are provided below that might help
you fix your problem quickly and easily. If you have a different issue, or if you have tried these and they
didn’t resolve your problem, please feel free to contact
Technical Support at:
Portsmith, LLC
850 East Franklin Road, Suite 401, Meridian, Idaho 83642
208-888-5813
www.Portsmith.com
Product Registration / Warranty
For complete Portsmith product registration and warranty please go to:
http://portsmith.com/online-warranty-registration/.

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Troubleshooting
Symptom: Nothing Works!

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Troubleshooting cont.
Symptom: It won’t ActiveSync!
Other Connection Problems
If you require more information on the ActiveSync process, please refer to the ActiveSync chapter in
your Symbol Integrator Guide or visit www.Microsoft.com and search for ActiveSync. For help with other
technical issues, contact Portmsith Technical Support using the contact information provided at the start
of this chapter.

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Appendix A – Regulatory Information
Radio Frequency Interference Requirement
FCC Statement
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
that interference will not occur in a particular installation. 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 is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio or television technician for help.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Mobility Electronics could void the user’s authority
to operate the product.
Radio Frequency Interference Requirement - Canada
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numérique de la classe B
est conforme à la norme NMB-003 du Canada.

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Appendix B – Warranty
Portsmith, LLC warrants this product against defects in materials and workmanship to the original
purchaser (or the first purchaser in the case of an authorized resller) for a period of one (1) year from
the date of shipment. This warranty is limited to a repair or replacement of the product. To obtain
warranty service, the purchaser must first call Portsmith, LLC, for an RMA number, then return the
product to Portsmith, LLC, for repair or replacement.
Purchaser shall prepay shipping charges for products returned to Portsmith, LLC, will pay for return
of the products to purchaser, except that purchaser shall pay all shipping charges, duties, and taxes
for products returned to Portsmith, LLC, from a country other than the United States. Portsmith, LLC,
makes no other warranty of any kind with regard to this material.
Portsmith, LLC, shall not be liable for errors contained herein or for incidental or consequential
damages in connection with the furnishing, performance, or use of this material.
Within thirty (30) days of receipt should the product fail for any reason other than damage due to
customer negligence; purchaser has the right to return the product for a full refund of the purchase
price. If the purchaser wishes to upgrade or convert to another Portsmith, LLC, product within the
thirty (30) day period, purchaser has the right to return the product and apply the full purchase price
toward the purchase of the other product. Any other return will be subject to Portsmith, LLC’s existing
restocking policy.
Portsmith, LLC, WARRANTS THAT THIS PRODUCT IS NEW OR HAS BEEN REMANUFACTURED
TO MEET NEW STANDARDS USING NEW OR SERVICEABLE USED PARTS. Portsmith, LLC,
MAKES NO OTHER WARRANTY, EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THIS
PRODUCT. Portsmith, LLC, I N C. SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Some states or provinces do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the above
limitation or exclusion may not apply to you.
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EVENT SHALL Portsmith, LLC BE LIABLE FOR ANY LOST PROFITS, DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL,
INCIDENTAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, WHETHER BASED ON CONTRACT, TORT, OR ANY
OTHER LEGAL THEORY.
Portsmith, LLC.
850 East Franklin Road, Suite 401, Meridian, Idaho 83642
208-888-5813 | www.Portsmith.com