Using File Transfer Programs
3-8
Falcon
®
DOS Portable Terminals
Host Mode
Host Mode is a method of receiving files using the Z-Modem protocol. It
continuously waits for files and receives them using the filenames specified by
the sender. Once files have been received, it goes back to waiting for additional
files. Select
Transfer Files > Host Mode
from the menubar.
Figure 3-5: Host Mode Window
Sending and Receiving Data
Verify that the portable is properly attached to the host PC. If the portable uses
a dock, make sure that the dock is properly attached to the PC. Many docks
require the use of a null-modem with a serial cable and power supply. Check
the portable/dock documentation for more information.
UPG uses the
File Transfer Manager
to transfer data (collection, validation, and INI
files) between a portable data collection unit and the host PC. It is possible to send
and receive files with the
File Transfer Manager
without switching between utilities.
Send and receive files only works with direct connections between a host PC and
portable data collection unit. To receive data from a portable via modem, use a
communications utility that supports a modem (XFER32 or UPG Runtime or
commercially available communications programs). Use the same protocol as selected
in the Communication Settings window to receive a file via modem using the external
communications package; see the documentation for the communication package for
more information.
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