Introduction
About the Portsmith Ethernet Cradle
The Portsmith Ethernet Cradle is a network connectivity accessory for Palm OS™
PDA's. Through our Ethernet Cradle, users can download or synchronize with corporate
network data, server-resident data, or access a live Internet connection. This user guide
provides an overview of setting up and using the Portsmith Ethernet Cradle.
In addition to accessing data and the Internet, the Portsmith Ethernet Cradle also provides
recharging capabilities on applicable handheld models.
Minimum Requirements
The following minimum requirements must be met for your network, PDA, and desktop
computer:
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Dynamic host configuration protocol (DHCP) server configured and operational
on the network
10 Mbps or 10/100 Mbps auto-sensing network connection
10BaseT Ethernet cable
PDA running the Palm Operating System
Palm M500 or M505 if you have the PS6PM5E Cradle
Handspring Visor, Visor Deluxe, Visor Platinum if you have the
PS6HVE Cradle
The AC power adaptor for Portsmith Ethernet Cradle
Portsmith Ethernet Cradle
A desktop computer with HotSync Manager® installed and configured to use a
local serial or USB synchronization cradle. This computer must also have a web
browser and Internet access.
Optional
HotSync® Desktop installed on the user’s networked desktop computer. This is
one method for the PDA to synchronize with the desktop computer over the
network.
Other third party desktop synchronization software which supports network
synchronization such as PumaTech Intellisync® installed on both the PDA and
the desktop computer. These applications provide alternate methods to
synchronize the PDA with the desktop computer over the network.
Server-based synchronization software such as XTNDConnect® Server or
HotSyncServer installed on both the network and the PDA.
Internet applications such as, PalmScape, MultiMail or AvantGo can be
installed on the PDA and used to communicate through the Portsmith Ethernet
Cradle to an Internet connected network.
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