Socket 10/100 Ethernet CF Card User manual

10/100 Ethernet CF Card™
CompactFlash and PC Card solutions for:
• Pocket PC 2000/2002/2003
• Handheld PC 2000
• Handheld PC Pro and pen tablets based on
Windows CE v2.11 or greater
User's Guide

Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION 2
Overview 2
Package Contents 2
CHAPTER 2 SETUP 3
STEP 1: Register Your Card 3
STEP 2: Complete the Network Information Form 4
STEP 3: Install the Software 5
STEP 4: Enter Network Settings 7
STEP 5: Connect to a LAN and Insert the Card 11
STEP 6: Use ActiveSync via a Network 12
OPTIONAL: Use the Control Panel Applet 15
APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS 17
APPENDIX B TWO-NODE NETWORKING 18
APPENDIX C TROUBLESHOOTING 20
APPENDIX D SUPPORT RESOURCES 22
Technical Support 22
Users’ Forum 23
Limited Warranty 24
Copyright Notice 26
Regulatory Compliance 27

2 | CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
Chapter 1 Introduction
Overview
Would you like to ActiveSync your mobile computer in the fastest and most
convenient way possible? Do you need to back up or restore files in a flash?
Then you need Socket’s 10/100 Ethernet CF Card. It’s the best solution for
accessing hi-speed networks running up to 100 Mbps.
This Type I CompactFlash card’s sleek design integrates the
card and network connector into one durable unit. It is
among the lowest in its class in power consumption. Socket’s
enhanced Windows CE drivers add even more convenience,
allowing you to automatically launch ActiveSync or any
other program, saving you time. You also have instant access
to key network settings.
Note: For some Handheld PC Pros, the CompactFlash I/O slot only
supports memory I/O and is not compatible with the 10/100 Ethernet CF
Card. Only the PC Card slot supports CF+ I/O. If you have one of these
computers, use a CompactFlash-to-PC Card adapter to insert the 10/100
Ethernet CF Card into the PC Card slot.
This User’s Guide shows how to install and use the 10/100 Ethernet CF Card.
For software updates, please visit Socket’s website at:
www.socketcom.com/product/ethernet_10100.asp
Package Contents
The 10/100 Ethernet CF Card package includes these items:
• A Socket 10/100 Ethernet CF Card (CompactFlash Type I)
• The 10/100 Ethernet Installation Disc
CompactFlash-to-PC Card adapters are available separately.
Visit www.esend.com/socket.

CHAPTER 2: SETUP | 3
Chapter 2 Setup
This chapter explains how to set up and use the 10/100 Ethernet CF Card
on a Pocket PC 2000/2002/2003, HPC 2000 or Handheld PC Pro.
Installation and Usage Steps Summary
STEP 1: Register your card.
STEP 2: Complete the Network Information Form.
STEP 3: Install the software.
STEP 4: Enter network settings.
STEP 5: Insert card and connect to LAN port.
STEP 6: Use ActiveSync via a Network
OPTONAL: Use the Control Panel Applet
STEP 1: Register Your Card
Socket highly recommends that all customers register their Socket products.
Registered users receive priority for technical support. Register your card
online at www.socketcom.com/prodreg.
When you register your card, you can request a free Crossover Connection
Kit. This kit enables you to create an instant Ethernet network without the
hassle of a bulky AC-powered hub. For more information about the
Crossover Connection kit, please see Appendix B: Two Node Networking.
Hubless network using Crossover Connection Kit

4 | CHAPTER 2: SETUP
STEP 2: Complete the Network Information Form
Contact your office network administrator/MIS technician for the
information below. For a text-only form that you can email to your network
administrator/MIS technician, go to the Docs folder on the installation CD
or online at: www.socketcom.com/support/support_ethernet.asp
Network Information Form
1. Does the network support DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration
Protocol)?
YES. If Yes, then STOP. You do NOT need to answer Question
2.
NO. If No, then answer Question 2. You may need only some of
the IP addresses listed below.
2. Please specify any applicable IP addresses:
(a) Mobile Computer IP address: _____ . _____ . _____ . _____
(b) Subnet Mask: _____ . _____ . _____ . _____
(c) Default Gateway: _____ . _____ . _____ . _____
(d) Primary DNS: _____ . _____ . _____ . _____
(e) Secondary DNS: _____ . _____ . _____ . _____
(f) Primary WINS: _____ . _____ . _____ . _____
(g) Secondary WINS: _____ . _____ . _____ . _____
For remote ActiveSync only:If your server does NOT have WINS
services enabled, you must use the IP address of your host computer
instead of a Primary WINS address.
(h) Host computer IP address: _____ . _____ . _____ . _____

CHAPTER 3: SETUP FOR WINDOWS CE | 5
STEP 3: Install the Software
Follow these steps for software installation BEFORE inserting the 10/100
Ethernet CF Card:
1. Use your serial/Ethernet/USB cable or cradle to connect your mobile
computer to a host PC.
2. In order to synchronize data, there must be a partnership between the
mobile computer and host PC.
• If you already established a partnership between the two computers,
they should automatically connect and begin synchronizing.
• If no partnership exists between the two computers, a screen will
appear asking if you would like to set one up. Select Yes and click
Next>. Follow the remaining screens on your host PC until the
partnership has successfully been established.
Important! You must set up a partnership, or you will not be able to
synchronize data between your mobile computer and host PC!
3. Insert the Socket 10/100 Ethernet Installation Disc into the host PC.

6 | CHAPTER 3: SETUP FOR WINDOWS CE
4. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to access the CD drive. In the
CD, click on SETUP.EXE.
5. Follow the instructions on your host PC screen to install the software for
Windows CE.
6. When the File Download screen appears, select the option that lets you
OPEN (or run) the file. DO NOT SAVE THE FILE!
7. The installation wizard should begin. Follow the instructions on your
host PC and mobile computer screen until installation is complete.
8. After completing the installation, disconnect the mobile computer from
the serial/Ethernet/USB connection cable/cradle. Soft reset the mobile
computer by pushing the reset button.
Important! Soft reset your mobile computer after software installation!
I
MPORTANT!
YOU MUST OPEN
THE FILE!
D
O NOT SAVE!

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STEP 4: Enter Network Settings
You will need your completed Network Information Form for this step.
Pocket PC 2000/2002
1. Pocket PC 2000: Go to Start | Settings | Connections | Network.
Pocket PC 2002: Go to Start | Settings | Connections | Network Adapters.
2. In the Network Connections screen, select Socket 10-100 Driver.On a
Pocket PC 2002, tap on the Properties button.
3. In the next screens, enter your network settings from the Network
Information Form If needed, tap on the Name Servers tab to enter DNS
and WINS addresses.
If your LAN supports DHCP, select Use server-assigned IP address. If
needed, tap on the Name Servers tab to enter DNS and WINS
addresses.
Note: If using a static IP address, you may need to enter the host
computer’s IP address in the WINS field to use ActiveSync.
When done, tap ok.
Important! If you forget to tap ok, your settings will not take effect!
4. Soft reset your Pocket PC by pressing the reset button.

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Pocket PC 2003
1. Go to Start | Settings | Connections | Connections.
2. Tap on the Advanced tab. Tap on the Network Card button at the bottom
of the screen.
3. The Configure Network Adapters screen will appear. In the drop-down
menu at the top of the screen, select the appropriate option.
• The Internet: For connecting from home and/or via an ISP
• Work: For connecting to a private network, such as at work, or a
proxy network.
4. If you DO NOT need to enter any IP addresses, (i.e., your network uses
DHCP), tap ok. You are now ready to proceed to STEP 3 to connect to a
10/100 Mbps LAN and insert the card.
Tap on
the
Network
Card
button.
N
ote: If you are
connecting to a
p
roxy or secure
network, refer
to your Pocket
P
C 2003
documentation
f
or
configuration
information.

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5. If you DO need to enter any IP addresses, tap on Socket 10-100 Driver.
6. In the next screens, enter your network settings from the Network
Information Form. Select Use specific IP address to enter any necessary
IP addresses.
If needed, tap on the Name Servers tab to enter DNS and WINS
addresses.
Note: If using a static IP address, you may need to enter the host
computer’s IP address in the WINS field to use ActiveSync.
7. When you have finished entering settings, tap ok.
Important! If you forget to tap ok, your settings will not take effect!
8. A screen will report that the new settings will take effect when you next
insert the network card. Tap ok.
9. Soft reset your Pocket PC by pressing the reset button.
Note: Do not soft reset a Pocket PC 2003 when a Socket card is
inserted, or errors may occur in application(s) using the card. If errors
occur, remove the card and soft reset the device. Wait for the device
reset to finish before you re-insert the card.

10 | CHAPTER 2: SETUP
Handheld PC Pros, Handheld PC 2000s and Pen Tablets
1. Go to Start | Settings | Control Panel | Network.
2. In the next screen, select Socket 10-100 Ethernet Driver. Tap Properties.
3. The IP Address screen will appear. Following your completed Network
Information Form, enter the appropriate settings for your network.
4. If needed, click on the Name Servers tab to enter any necessary DNS or
WINS addresses.
Note: If using a static IP address, you may need to enter the host
computer’s IP address in the Primary WINS field to use ActiveSync.
5. When done entering all your network settings, tap OK.
Warning! Your new settings will not take effect if you forget to tap OK!

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STEP 5: Connect to a LAN and Insert the Card
1. If you have not done so already, soft reset your mobile computer.
If you are using a Pocket PC 2003, do not soft reset the device when a
Socket card is inserted, or errors may occur in application(s) using the
card.
2. Plug the connector into a LAN port, then insert the 10/100 Ethernet CF
Card into your mobile computer. Make sure the card is right-side up,
with the green label on top.
If you would like to check if you have a good connection, do the following:
• When ActiveSync automatically launches, close the program.
• Check to see if the Link LED has a steady green light to denote a good
connection. If the TX or RX LED is blinking, your device is
communicating with your network.
• Verify that the connection has a valid IP address for your network.
a) Open the Socket 10/100 applet.
Pocket PC: Tap Start | Settings | Connections | Socket 10/100
HPC: Tap Start | Settings | Control Panel | Socket 10/100
b) In the IP Info screen, check the IP Address field. If your network
uses a static IP address, make sure it appears correctly. If your
network uses DHCP, make sure the IP address is within the valid
range for your network. Consult with your network administrator.
• Test you web access. Start Internet Explorer. Enter a URL and test to
see if it appears correctly. If you cannot enter a URL because the
address bar does not appear, tap View and select Address Bar.
N
ote: If
inserting a
CompactFlash
card into a PC
Card slot, use a
P
C Card
adapter.

12 | CHAPTER 2: SETUP
STEP 6: Use ActiveSync via a Network
Pocket PC 2000 or Handheld PC
1. If you installed Socket’s software, after you insert the 10/100 Ethernet
CF Card and connect to a LAN, ActiveSync automatically launches:
Note: To access ActiveSync any time, go to
Pocket PC 2000: Start | Programs | Connections | ActiveSync.
HPC: Start | Programs | Communication | ActiveSync
2. Select Network Connection in the top drop-down list. Choose the
desktop computer you want to connect to in the bottom drop-down list,
then tap Connect.
Note: If Network Connection does not appear in the drop-down list, then
ActiveSync launched before your mobile computer had enough time to
recognize the card. You must increase how long your mobile computer
waits before auto-launching ActiveSync. For instructions, please refer
to the section on using the control panel applet at the end of this
chapter.
3. The mobile computer will start synchronizing. The Connection Status
screen will report when synchronization is done.
4. To stop ActiveSync, tap on the Disconnect button. You will still have
network access, but you will not be able to synchronize data.
I
mportant!
You must have a
p
artnership with a
host PC to use
A
ctiveSync!

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Pocket PC 2002
1. If you installed Socket’s software, after you insert the 10/100 Ethernet
CF Card and connect to a LAN, ActiveSync automatically launches.
Note: You must have a partnership with a host PC to use ActiveSync!
2. Tap on Sync. The Pocket PC will begin to synchronize data with your
host PC.
Note: If ActiveSync starts and stops, go to Tools | Options | Mobile
Schedule and uncheck the Sync outgoing items as they are sent box.
3. To stop ActiveSync, tap on Stop. You will still have network access, but
you will not be able to synchronize data between your mobile computer
and host PC.
N
ote: To access
A
ctiveSync at
any time, go to
Start |
ActiveSync.

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Pocket PC 2003
1. If you installed Socket’s software, after you insert the 10/100 Ethernet
Card and connect to a LAN, ActiveSync automatically launches.
Note: In order to use ActiveSync, you must have previously created a
partnership between the mobile computer and host PC!
2. Tap Tools | Options. In the PC screen, check Sync with this PC during
manual sync. Tap ok.
3. In the main ActiveSync screen, tap on Sync. The Pocket PC will begin
to synchronize data with your host PC.
4. To stop ActiveSync, tap Stop. You will still have network access, but
you will not be able to synchronize data between your mobile computer
and host PC.
N
ote: To
access
A
ctiveSync at
any time, go
to: Start |
ActiveSync:

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OPTIONAL: Use the Control Panel Applet
The control panel applet lets you control several unique features of Socket’s
enhanced Ethernet software, including:
• Configuring the auto-launch program
• Viewing the IP info for your connection
Accessing the Applet
Launch the control panel applet by doing the following:
Pocket PCs: Go to Start | Settings | Connections | Socket 10/100.
Handheld PCs: Go to Start | Settings | Control Panel | Socket 10/100.
Note: If the Socket 10/100 icon does not appear, soft reset your mobile
computer by pressing the reset button.
Configuring Auto-Launch
1. Tap on Auto-Launch tab to specify what program to auto-launch
whenever you insert the 10/100 Ethernet CF Card. By default,
ActiveSync will auto-launch. Use the drop list to select another program
(e.g., Pocket Internet Explorer) to auto-launch, if desired.
2. You can use the Program arguments field for custom applications that
require program arguments to launch.
3. The second delay before launch field lets you choose how long your
mobile computer will wait before auto-launching a program. Most
devices have a default of 10 seconds. Unless your network is slow, or if
memory is low, 10 seconds should be long enough to recognize the
10/100 Ethernet CF Card.

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Viewing IP Info
Tap on the IP Info tab at the bottom of the screen to view your network’s IP
addresses. You can also see if your address is static or assigned by DHCP.
Note: You can only use the IP Info screen to view network information.
You cannot modify any of the settings.

APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS | 17
Appendix A Specifications
Physical Characteristics:
CompactFlash Card:
Dimensions: 3.44 x 1.69 x 0.13 in (88 x 42.8 x 3.3 mm)
Mass: 30 g
Power Consumption (supplied by PC host):
Typical at 100 Mbps: 140 mA
Typical at 10 Mbps: 80 mA
Interface Standards:
CompactFlash Interface: CompactFlash I/O, Type I
With PC Card Adapter*:PCMCIA, Type II
Operating System Support:
Windows CE 2.11 For Handheld PC Pros and pen tablets
Windows CE 3.0 For Pocket PC
2000/2002 and HPC 2000
Windows CE 4.2 For Pocket PC 2003
LED Indicators:
Link: (Green, On) Good Link
100: (Orange, On) 100 MB Mode
Full: (Green, On) Full Duplex
RX: (Green, Blink) Receive
COL: (Orange, On) Collision
TX: (Green, Blink) Transmit
Media Coupler Support: UTP (RJ45)
Certification/Compliance:
VCCI: Class B
FCC: Part 15, Class B
CE: EN55024:1998
C-Tick: s.182 - Radio Communications
Act 1992
CompactFlash: CompactFlash Spec. 2.0
Warranty: Three years
*Available separately at www.esend.com/socket.

18 | APPENDIX B: TWO-NODE NETWORKING
Appendix B Two-Node Networking
Overview
To establish an instant Ethernet network between a Windows CE-based
mobile computer and a Windows notebook, you don’t need an Ethernet
hub. All you need is Socket's Crossover Connection Kit — which you can
request for FREE if you register your 10/100 Ethernet CF Card. To register
online, please visit: www.socketcom.com/prodreg
Hubless network with Socket 10/100 Ethernet CF Card and
Socket Low Power Ethernet CF Card
Socket’s Crossover Connection Kit contains three items:
Crossover Connector 2 RJ-45 CAT5 cables
Required Equipment
To set up a hubless network between a Windows CE-based mobile
computer and a Windows notebook, you will need the following
equipment:
• 10/100 Ethernet CF Card (with PC Card adapter if using PC Card slot)
• Ethernet connector for your notebook computer*
• 1 Crossover Connector
• 2 RJ-45 CAT5 cables
*Some notebooks have a built-in Ethernet connector. If not, you can add an
Ethernet adapter with Socket’s Low Power Ethernet Card. For more
information, please visit: www.socketcom.com/product/ethernet_10100.asp

APPENDIX B: TWO-NODE NETWORKING | 19
Configuring a Two-Node Network
The network you are about to create is a static peer-to-peer network. Please
follow these guidelines while creating your network:
• The Windows CE-based mobile computer and Windows notebook
must each be assigned their own IP address. We recommend using a
private IP range from 192.168.0.1 to 192.168.0.255.
• After setting up the IP addresses for both devices from the range
suggested above, enter the notebook’s IP address in the Primary WINS
field of the Name Servers screen. Refer to Chapter 2, “Setup,” for
directions on how to access the Name Servers screen.
• After entering your notebook’s IP address, you must reboot the
notebook for the new settings to take effect.
• After changing your Windows CE-based mobile computer’s IP
settings, you must remove the 10/100 Ethernet CF Card and re-insert it
for the new settings to take effect.
• After setup is complete, connect the Windows CE-based mobile
computer to the notebook. You are now ready to use ActiveSync. For
instructions, please refer to the section, “Use ActiveSync via a
Network,” in Chapter 2, “Setup.”