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System Requirements
Minimum device requirements for E300 or P300 (SD cards):
•
Pocket PC running Windows Mobile 2003, 2003SE or 5.0
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Available SDIO slot
•
For Windows Mobile 2003/2003SE, SDIO
Now!
software from BSQUARE in ROM
•
Software installation via ActiveSync requires ActiveSync 4.0 or greater.
Alternatively, advanced users can install a CAB file.
Minimum device requirements for E500 or P500 (CF cards):
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Pocket PC running Windows Mobile 2003, 2003SE or 5.0
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Available CF or PC Card slot (PC Card adapter required for PC slot)
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Software installation via ActiveSync requires ActiveSync 4.0 or greater.
Alternatively, advanced users can install a CAB file.
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The E500 only connects to access points or radios that use long preamble. Every
802.11b/g access point supports long preamble, and most use it by default.
Additional Documentation
This guide only provides basic setup instructions.
For more detailed instructions,
including instructions on using the Socket certificate utility for AES, WPA and 802.1x
networks, refer to the
User’s Guide
in the installation CD. Software and manuals are
also available online at:
www.socketcom.com/support/support_wlan.asp
Product Registration
Socket highly recommends that all customers register their Socket products.
Registered users receive the following benefits:
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Priority for technical support
•
Special offers for future products and product upgrades
•
The latest new product information.
Register at:
www.socketcom.com/prodreg
Technical Support
Socket Online Support (SOS)
: This interactive program provides
immediate service and is the best place to start for technical support.
To access SOS, please visit:
www.socketcom.com/support
. Click on
the SOS icon.
Live Technical Support
: Register your product at
www.socketcom.com/prodreg
.
Afterwards, log in. Click on the
Technical Support
tab. Click
Trouble Ticket
to submit
an online request for support. You can log in anytime to check the status of your
request.
Product Disposal
Your device should not be placed in municipal waste. Please check local
regulations for disposal of electronic products.
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S
ETUP FOR
P
OCKET
PC
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Setup Summary
STEP 1: Install the software.
STEP 2: Insert Go Wi-Fi! into your Pocket PC.
STEP 3: Start Wi-Fi Companion.
STEP 4: Find a WLAN and create a profile.
STEP 5: Connect automatically to your network.
Note: Socket does not recommend using Shared
authentication due to its inherent insecurity.
STEP 1: Install the Software
The Socket Go Wi-Fi! software includes two components, which must be installed
separately: the card drivers and Socket Wi-Fi Companion.
1.
If your Pocket PC already has an older version of Socket WLAN software, you must
remove it before you install the new software. Remove the utility and card drivers.
•
Make sure the WLAN card is not in the Pocket PC.
•
Tap
Start | Settings | System tab | Remove Programs
.
•
Select the WLAN card drivers and tap
Remove
.
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Repeat to remove the WLAN utility.
•
Soft reset the Pocket PC by pressing the reset button.
2.
Make an active connection between your Pocket PC and a host PC. Use ActiveSync
and a serial/USB/Ethernet connection cable or cradle.
Make sure you have ActiveSync 4.0 or greater. Download it free online from:
msdn.microsoft.com/mobility/windowsmobile/downloads/default.aspx
ActiveSync should report
Connected
, and the ActiveSync icon should turn green.
Note: For CAB file installation instructions, refer to the README file on the CD.