Symbol Spectrum24 User manual

NETWORKER™
WIRELESS
Quick Setup Guide
802.11b | 11Mbps
Spectrum24® High Rate
For Pocket PC PDAs

Introductory Information
Introduction......................................................................................................2
Scope ..............................................................................................................3
Preparation ......................................................................................................3
Supported Devices..............................................................................................3
Installation and Configuration
Installing the Wireless Networker Driver and Utility for Pocket PC ............................4
Configuring the Wireless Networker ......................................................................6
Troubleshooting
The Pocket PC Does Not Recognize the Wireless Networker ......................................7
An IP Address Is Not Recognized by the Pocket PC ................................................7
The Pocket PC Freezes ........................................................................................7
Removing and Reinserting the Wireless Networker ..................................................7
Contact Information
Customer Support. ............................................................................................8
Legal Information
Applying the Regulatory Country Stamp ..............................................................10
Declaration of Conformity..................................................................................12
Regulatory Compliance......................................................................................14
Copyright and Patent Information ......................................................................16
Table of Contents
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Introduction
The Spectrum24® High Rate Wireless Networker (WN) from Symbol Technologies is a
CompactFlash™ card allowing Pocket PC (Windows CE 3.0) devices to connect to a
Wi-Fi™ IEEE 802.11b wireless local area network (LAN), or communicate directly with
other mobile devices enabled for wireless LAN connectivity.
Features Include:
• CompactFlash form factor fits devices with CF Type I and Type II extended
card slots
• Functions with Pocket PC (Windows CE 3.0) devices with CF Type I and
Type II extended card slot
• Operates with Windows notebook PCs with PC Card slot
(using CF-to-PC Card adapter)
• Wi-Fi certified for multi-vendor compatibility
• Data rate up to 11 Mbps
• Automatic rate scaling at 11, 5.5, 2 and 1 Mbps for maximum range
• Range up to 300 ft / 91 m in standard office environments
• Support for 40 and 128-bit WEP (wired equivalent privacy) Encryption
• User-friendly client tools and installation
• Advanced power consumption management capabilities
• Suspend on wireless LAN feature prevents accidental battery drain
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Scope
This Quick Setup Guide contains:
• Wireless Networker default installation procedures for Pocket PC
• Basic configuration instructions for Pocket PC
Preparation
Before beginning the installation, verify the hardware package contains:
• A Wireless Networker
• A Wireless Networker Software and Documentation CDROM
Supported Devices
The Wireless Networker has been qualified by Symbol Technologies to support the
following devices:
• Pocket PC and Handheld PC (Windows CE 3.0) devices with a CF slot or PC Card
slot. Use of PC Card requires a CF-to-PC Card adapter.
• Windows 95/98/ME/2000 notebook PCs with a Type II PC Card slot
(requires a CF-to-PC Card adapter)
Refer to the documentation on the enclosed CDROM for installation and
usage instructions.
Refer to http://www.symbol.com/wirelessflash for updated list of supported devices.
Register the Wireless Networker at http://www.symbol.com/prodreg.
Introduction
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Installing the Wireless Networker Driver and Utility for Pocket PC
Before operating the Wireless Networker, refer to Applying the Regulatory
Country Stamp. Once the regulatory stamp is affixed, register the Wireless
Networker at http://www.symbol/prodreg.
The Wireless Networker driver and utility requires a connection through Microsoft®
ActiveSync® between the desktop or notebook PC and the Pocket PC. The installer on
the CDROM downloads the necessary files to the desktop and Pocket PC.
1. Establish an ActiveSync connection between the desktop PC and the Pocket PC
with a serial or USB cable.
The installer can run without a connection between the desktop and Pocket PC.
The installation will be completed the next time a connection is established.
2. Insert the Wireless Networker Software and Documentation CDROM into the
CDROM drive on the desktop PC.
An HTML (Web) page automatically opens using the browser on the desktop PC.
3. Click the software installation link appropriate to the device that is used.
A File Download window opens using the browser on the desktop PC.
4. Check the Run this program from its current location option and click OK.
5. Follow the instructions displayed by the installer.
6. Insert the Wireless Networker into the CF slot.
A flashing green LED indicates power received and probes sent.
The Symbol Status Mode property page displays the default ESSID on the
Pocket PC when the card is initially inserted.
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For additional information on configuring the Wireless Networker, refer to
Configuring the Wireless Networker.
Installation and Configuration
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Configuring the Wireless Networker
To configure the Wireless Networker for Pocket PC:
1. Insert the Wireless Networker into the CF slot of the Pocket PC.
A Symbol Status utility icon displays on the task tray of the "Today" screen.
2. Tap the icon to open the utility.
The Symbol Status dialog box displays the Mode property page.
3. Use the Mode property page to enter the ESSID (wireless LAN identifier).
Enter the Encryption key within the Encryption page if applicable.
If the ESSID and access point encryption algorithm are unknown,
contact the System Administrator.
4. Tap through the additional property pages along the lower portion of the
display to view and adjust the default Wireless Networker configuration.
Exercise caution when changing the configuration to ensure connectivity
is maintained.
5. Tap Apply to save the changes to the Wireless Networker configuration.
6. Tap OK to close the Symbol Status utility.
Refer to Appendix A of the Spectrum24 High Rate Wireless Networker Users Guide on the
CDROM for detailed information on the configuration settings.
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Troubleshooting
The following scenarios could be encountered when using the Wireless Networker in a
Windows CE environment:
The Pocket PC Does Not Recognize the Wireless Networker
The Pocket PC displays an Unrecognized Card dialog box when the Wireless Networker
is inserted.
This means the Wireless Networker driver was not loaded or was loaded incorrectly.
If this is the case, the driver files require reinstallation. Refer to the Wireless
Networker driver installation section of this document.
An IP Address Is Not Recognized by the Pocket PC
Remove and reinsert the Wireless Networker or turn off and on the Pocket PC for
changes to the IP address to take effect. When removing the Wireless Networker,
wait until the task tray icon disappears before reinserting.
The Pocket PC Freezes
Soft-reset the Pocket PC if the device freezes to restart the operating system.
Removing and Reinserting the Wireless Networker
After removing the Wireless Networker from the Pocket PC, wait until the Symbol Status
icon disappears from the task tray before reinserting the Wireless Networker.
Installation and Configuration
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Customer Support
Symbol Technologies provides its customers with prompt and accurate customer
support. Use the Symbol Support Center as the primary contact for any technical
problem, question or support issue involving Symbol products. If the Symbol Customer
Support specialists cannot solve a problem, access to all technical disciplines within
Symbol becomes available for further assistance and support. Symbol Customer Support
responds to calls by email, telephone or fax within the time limits set forth in
individual contractual agreements. When contacting Symbol Customer Support, please
provide the following information:
• serial number (MAC address) of unit
• model number or product name
• software type and version number
North American Contacts
Inside North America, contact Symbol at:
Symbol Technologies, Inc.
One Symbol Plaza
Holtsville, New York 11742-1300
Telephone: [phone] / 1-800-SCAN 234
Fax: [phone]
Symbol Support Center:
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]
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International Contacts
Outside North America, contact Symbol at:
Symbol Technologies Technical Support
12 Oaklands Park
Berkshire, RG41 2FD, United Kingdom
Tel: [phone] or
1-631-738-2400 ext. 6213
Additional Information
Obtain additional information by contacting Symbol at:
1-800-722-6234, inside North America
[phone], in/outside North America
http://www.symbol.com/
Product Information
For Wireless Networker product information, contact Symbol at:
1-888-489-9568
Contact Information
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