FCC ID: H9PLA4137P WLAN Compact Flash Card

Low Power Wireless LAN Card Type I CompactFlash card for adding Wireless LAN connectivity to the following mobile computers:

Pocket PCs Pocket PC 2002s HPC 2000s Handheld PC Pros Users Guide How this Manual is Organized This manual is designed to help you install and use the Socket Low Power Wireless LAN Card. Chapter 1, Introduction, describes key features of the Low Power Wireless LAN Card and identifies package contents. Chapter 2, Settings, explains the minimum steps needed to install and use the Low Power Wireless LAN Card. This includes selecting the operating mode, the IP address, the power settings and options. Chapter 3, Advanced Features, shows additional steps you may choose to perform while installing and/or operating the Low Power Wireless LAN Card. These optional steps involve viewing the signal properties, the known access point settings, and peer properties. You can also perform a ping test and select and adjust security settings using these Advanced Features. Appendix A, Specifications, provides technical specifications for the Low Power Wireless LAN Card. Appendix B, Safety and Usage Tips, lists guidelines you should follow to use the Low Power Wireless LAN Card safely and efficiently, including information about product care, antenna care, use while driving or in an aircraft, and radio frequency exposure. Appendix C, Troubleshooting, gives advice for fixing the most common problems you may encounter using the Low Power Wireless LAN Card. Appendix D, Technical Support, explains Sockets technical support policy for the Low Power Wireless LAN Card. Table of Contents CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION Overview Package Contents Installation Steps Summary CHAPTER 2 BASIC SETUP STEP 1: Register the Card STEP 2: Network Information Form STEP 3: Install the Software STEP 4: Insert the Card STEP 5: Enter Network Settings Mode Page IP Configuration Page Power Settings Page Options Page Info Page CHAPTER 3 ADVANCED FEATURES Accessing the Utility Signal Page Ping Page APs Page Peers Property Page Encryption Property Page APPENDIX A SPECIFICATIONS APPENDIX B SAFETY AND USAGE TIPS Product Care Antenna Care Efficient Use Driving Aircraft Radio Frequency Exposure APPENDIX C TROUBLESHOOTING APPENDIX D TECHNICAL SUPPORT LIMITED WARRANTY LIMITED SOFTWARE WARRANTY COPYRIGHT NOTICE REGULATORY COMPLIANCE 4 4 5 5 6 6 6 8 10 11 11 12 13 14 14 15 15 16 17 18 19 20 22 24 24 24 24 24 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 TABLE OF CONTENTS | 3 Chapter 1 Introduction Overview If youre a mobile professional using a Pocket PC or other Windows-CE based mobile computer, Sockets Low Power Wireless LAN Card provides connectivity to enterprise and public Wi-Fi 802.11b Wireless LAN systems for access to the Internet, email, and corporate servers. In the Ad Hoc Mode, you can communicate directly with other Wi-Fi 802.11b users. The Socket Low Power Wireless LAN Card uses Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technology operating between 2.4 and 2.5 GHz. The Low Power WLAN Card conforms to IEEE 802.11b specifications and is Wi-Fi Certified for interoperability with othe Wi-Fi Certifiied products. Spread-

spectrum communication provides a high-capacity network within large or small environments. The Low Power Wireless LAN Card has three operating modes. In Infrastructure mode, the default mode, the adapter transmits and receives data with an associated access point (AP). Ad Hoc mode lets you create peer-to-peer networks without access points. This product also supports a proprietary Enhanced Ad Hoc mode that is designed for use when the highest throughput is needed in an Ad Hoc network. This Users Guide shows how to install and use the Low Power Wireless LAN Card. This guide shows Pocket PC screens. Handheld PC 2000s and Handheld PC Pros will have functionally equivalent screens. For software updates, please check: www.socketcom.com 4 | CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION Package Contents A Socket Low Power Wireless LAN Card (CompactFlash card Type I) The Socket Low Power WLAN Installation CD The Quick Start Guide for Low Power Wireless LAN Card A product registration card Installation Steps Summary It takes only five steps to install and use the Socket Low Power Wireless LAN Card. STEP 1: Register the card with Socket Communications. STEP 2: Print and complete the Network Information Form. STEP 3: Install the software. STEP 4: Insert the card into your Pocket PC. STEP 5: Enter network settings. This Users Guide covers the features needed to install and use the Low Power Wireless LAN Card. SETTINGS FEATURES:

Select operating mode. Set up IP settings and addresses. Adjust power settings. Configure optional settings. View device properties. ADVANCED FEATURES:

View signal strength and properties. Set up and perform a network ping test. View known access point(s) and properties. View peers properties in Ad Hoc mode. Set and adjust encryption settings. CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION | 5 Chapter 2 Basic Setup This chapter covers the minimum steps you must complete to install and use the Low Power Wireless LAN Card. STEP 1: Register the Card Register your Socket Low Power Wireless LAN Card online at www.socketcom.com/product/prodreg.htm You can also use the product registration form in your product package. STEP 2: Network Information Form Consult with your office network administrator/MIS technician for the information below. For a text-only form you can email, go to the Docs folder on the installation CD or visit:

ftp://ftp.socketcom.com/wlan/WLAN_NetworkForm.txt 1. What is your wireless LANs ESSID (Extended Service Set Identifier)?

_________________________________________________________ 2. Please identify the encryption method and any necessary encryption data:

Open System 40-bit __________; __________ 128-bit __________; __________; __________; __________;

(Continued on next page) 6 | CHAPTER 2: BASIC SETUP 3. Does the network support DHCP (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol)?

YES. If Yes, then you do not need any of the IP address info below. NO. If No, then please specify any applicable IP addresses:

(a) Mobile Computer IP address: _____ . _____ . _____ . _____

(b) Subnet Mask: _____ . _____ . _____ . _____

(c) Gateway: _____ . _____ . _____ . _____

(d) DNS: _____ . _____ . _____ . _____

(e) WINS*: _____ . _____ . _____ . _____

(f) MAC Address: _____ . _____ . _____ . _____

(g) Host Name: _________________________

*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 WINS address. 4. What transmission power level is appropriate? More transmission power is needed for devices spread far apart and/or for high interference. Maximum 50%

25%

10%

Minimum 5. Are the access points in your coverage area at maximum throughput?

YES NO 6. Is there any other important information from the site survey report? You may want to ask your network administrator for a copy of this report. __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________ CHAPTER 2: BASIC SETUP | 7 STEP 3: Install the Software Follow these steps BEFORE inserting the Low Power WLAN Card:

1. Make an active partnership between your Pocket PC and a host PC. An active partnership exists if data can be moved between the mobile computer and the host PC via a serial/USB/Ethernet cable or cradle. 2. Insert the Socket Low Power WLAN Card Installation CD into the host computer. 3. IF YOUR DEFAULT WEB BROWSER IS INTERNET EXPLORER, you can install either the SETUP.HTM or the SETUP.EXE:

(a) Click Start then Run on the host PC.

(b) Type X:\SETUP.HTM or X:\SETUP.EXE

(Replace X with your CD drive letter.)

(c) In the File Download screen, select the option that lets you run

(or open) the file from its current location. IMPORTANT! YOU MUST RUN THE FILE! DO NOT SAVE IT!

File Download screen from Internet Explorer 5.5

(d) A Security Warning screen will appear. Click Yes. 8 | CHAPTER 2: BASIC SETUP IF YOUR DEFAULT WEB BROWSER IS NETSCAPE, DO NOT run the SETUP.HTM file on Netscape, because it will not work properly. Instead, choose either of two options:

OPTION ONE: Use Internet Explorer to run the SETUP.HTM file.

(a) In the Internet Explorer screen, click File | Open.

(b) In the Open screen, type X:\SETUP.HTM

(Replace X with your CD drive letter.) Open screen from Internet Explorer 5.5

(c) Proceed with the instructions described on the previous page for Internet Explorer. OPTION TWO: Run the SETUP.EXE file. Click on My Computer or use Windows Explorer to manually browse the CD to the WinCE (or other appropriate directory) and manually launch the SETUP.EXE file found there. Important! Be sure to choose the SETUP.EXE file, NOT the SETUP.HTM file. The two file types have different icons:

EXE icon HTM icon for Netscape 4. Follow the instructions on the host PC screen until setup is done. Note: After completing setup, your host PC may display an Application Downloading Complete screen. Click OK. 5. Disconnect the mobile computer from the host PC. 6. Soft reset the mobile computer. Push the reset button, often on the back of the mobile computer. CHAPTER 2: BASIC SETUP | 9 STEP 4: Insert the Card Important!

Do NOT insert the card upside down or shove the card in too hard. Damage may occur!

CompactFlash I/O Slot Insert the card directly into the slot. Make sure the orange label is on top. After the mobile computer recognizes the card, a Socket Status icon will appear in the task tray (visible in the Today screen for Pocket PCs). If connected to an access point, the Link LED will flash. About the Link Indicator The Low Power Wireless LAN Card Link Indicator is an LED that flashes a green light to indicate connection with an access point. LED Status Off Function The Low Power Wireless LAN Card radio is disabled or incapable of transmission. Slow Flash Rapid Flash The Low Power Wireless LAN Card has connected with an access point. Indicates data traffic between the Low Power Wireless LAN Card and an access point. The faster the flash, the more data traffic on the network. 10 | CHAPTER 2: BASIC SETUP STEP 5: Enter Network Settings You will need your completed Network Information Form for this step. in the task tray (visible from the Today 1. Tap on the card icon screen for Pocket PCs). In the pop-up menu, select Settings. 2. The Socket WLAN Utilities screen will appear, with the Mode page open. Following your completed Network Information Form, tap on the tabs to enter any necessary settings. See instructions for each page below. Important! When done entering the settings on each page, tap Apply. To exit the utilities, tap Ok. Mode Page Infrastructure mode Operating Mode: The Mode page varies depending on operating mode. Ad-Hoc mode Infrastructure Select this to connect via an access point. Enter the 802.11 ESSID (maximum 32 characters). Note: Enter any to connect to the nearest AP and show all APs in range on the Advanced APs Page Ad-Hoc Select this to network directly with other wireless mobile devices without an access point. Enter the 802.11 ESSID (maximum 32 characters). Select the Channel, which must be identical for all network devices. The device starting the network sets the number. Check Send long preamble headers if other network devices are using long preambles. Enhanced Ad-Hoc An ad-hoc network with highest throughput. This mode is proprietary to Symbol Technologies and works only with other Socket WLAN Cards or Symbol products. Select the Channel, which must be identical for all network devices. The device starting the network sets the number. Check Send long preamble headers if other network devices are using long preambles. CHAPTER 2: BASIC SETUP | 11 IP Configuration Page Use the IP Configuration page to configure any necessary IP addresses. DHCP Select this if your network supports DHCP. The IP addresses and other information will be automatically assigned. Static Select this to manually enter the necessary IP addresses. 12 | CHAPTER 2: BASIC SETUP Power Settings Page The Power page varies depending on operating mode. Infrastructure mode:

Radio Transmission Power Select Automatic to use the same power level as the access point. Other options will be available in future releases. Automatic Power Saving Mode Recommended. If desired, uncheck this box and use the sliding scale to manually set the power savings. Ad-Hoc or Enhanced Ad-Hoc mode:

Radio Transmission Power Select the proper power level. More power is needed for greater transmit distances and/or dealing with high interference. Automatic Power Saving Mode Recommended. If desired, uncheck this box and use the sliding scale to manually set the power savings. Important! When done entering the settings on each page, tap Apply. To exit the utilities, tap Ok. CHAPTER 2: BASIC SETUP | 13 Options Page The Options page is the same for all operation modes. Allow Pocket PC to suspend when wireless network is used Check this box to allow the device to use its automatic power-off feature when the adapter is still active to save battery power. Enable Sounds Check this box for sounds while performing a ping test or connecting to an access point. A sound will emit every time a ping is received, and every time the adapter has roamed to a new access point. International roaming This option will be supported in a future release. These settings are only temporary Check this box to discard the current settings when you shut off your mobile computer. Important! When done entering the settings on each page, tap Apply. To exit the utilities, tap Ok. Info Page Use the Info page to view information about the card settings. 14 | CHAPTER 2: BASIC SETUP Chapter 3 Advanced Features This chapter explains advanced features available while using the Low Power Wireless LAN Card. The features covered in this chapter involve the five Advanced Socket WLAN Utilities pages. Some pages only appear in certain operating modes. The Advanced pages include:

Signal Ping APs Accessing the Utility Tap on the WLAN card icon in the task tray (visible from the Today screen for Pocket PCs). In the pop-up menu, select Advanced. Peers Encryption CHAPTER 3: ADVANCED FEATURES | 15 Signal Page Use the Signal page to view radio signal transmission strength from the WLAN Card to the associated access point. The Signal page displays a real-time graph of the signal quality received by the adapter, the number of times the adapter has roamed between APs, the current data rate and the network in-range status. Note: The Signal property page is only accessible in the Infrastructure operating mode. 16 | CHAPTER 3: ADVANCED FEATURES Ping Page Use the Ping page to view the signal strength, data rate transmission, test statistics and to perform data transmission test. This test sends an ICMP ping packet across the network to a selected address to test data transmissions between wireless devices or between a wireless device and the associated access point. Use the IP field to enter the IP address of the target device

(ie: 122.78.3.141). Select the size of packets sent from the Size pull-down menu. Tap Start Test to begin the test. Each ping displays the round trip time it took the ICMP ping to complete. The minimum, maximum and average values are displayed as results. A real-time graph indicates the signal strength and data rate transmission. Tapping Stop Test, another page tab or OK will stop the ping test. CHAPTER 3: ADVANCED FEATURES | 17 APs Page Use the APs page in Infrastructure mode to view access points with the same ESSID as the adapter within the wireless network. View the AP MAC address, signal and direct sequence channel of each located access point. Radiation marks beside the antenna indicate the currently associated access point. If the current WLAN Card signal strength is poor, one of the access points displayed could provide a stronger signal. Select and tap on an access point to display a pull-down menu used for setting the adapters access point roaming capabilities. Selecting Set Mandatory prohibits the adapter from associating with a different access point. The letter M displays on top of the AP diagram when the Set Mandatory option is selected. Selecting Set Roaming enables the adapter to roam to another access point. Tap Refresh to update the list of the known APs. In the Ad Hoc or Enhanced Ad Hoc operating mode, the Signal and APs pages disappear. 18 | CHAPTER 3: ADVANCED FEATURES Peers Page When Ad Hoc is selected as the operating mode, the Signal and APs property pages disappear and display the Peers property page. Use the Known Peers field to view the BSSID or MAC addresses of the other adapters (peers) in the wireless network, their power mode, their transmit rate, supported rate and the length of time an adapter has been out of the Ad Hoc network. These adapters are all available when forming a peer-to-peer network in Ad Hoc mode. The number of adapters in the network is displayed at the bottom or of the screen. The Peers property page is a view-only window with no configurable data fields. Tap Refresh to update the Peers property page to the latest Ad Hoc network performance and membership data. CHAPTER 3: ADVANCED FEATURES | 19 Encryption Page Use the Encryption property page to set the adapter security level. The absence of a physical connection makes wireless links vulnerable to information theft. Encryption is an efficient method of preventing data theft and improving data security. The firmware supports Open System (no encryption), 40-bit Shared Key (40-bit) and 128-bit Shared Key (128-bit) encryption algorithms. An access point and WLAN Card are required to use the same encryption algorithm to transmit and receive data. Otherwise, no association will take place, or no data transmission will be possible. See the chart below. Access Point Open 40 128 Open Open 40 40 128 128 WLAN Card Open 40 40 40 128 128 Open Open 128 Association OK OK Association, No data transmission No Association No Association Association, No data transmission No Association No Association OK Use the Algorithm pull-down menu to select the Open System, 40-bit or 128-

bit encryption algorithm to be used for the adapter. Use the default Open System (no encryption) setting when no data packet encryption is needed over the network. Selecting Open System provides no security for the data being transmitted over the network. Tap Apply to enable the Open System setting. 20 | CHAPTER 3: ADVANCED FEATURES When 40-bit Shared Key encryption is selected, the user is required to enter a 10 Hex digit encryption key. The key can be entered by spreading the 10 Hex digits between the two encryption key fields provided. Tap Apply to save and implement the encryption key data. Tap Reset Keys to reset the keys to their original default values. When 128-bit Shared Key encryption is selected, enter a 26 Hex digit encryption key by spreading the 26 Hex digits across the six encryption key fields provided. The 128-bit encryption option provides a higher level of security than 40-bit encryption while maintaining an 11 Mbps data rate. Tap Apply to save the encryption key data. Tap Reset Keys to reset the keys to their default values. CHAPTER 3: ADVANCED FEATURES | 21 Appendix A Specifications Physical Characteristics:

CF Type I Size: 2.18 x 1.69 x 0.13 in (55.4 x 42.8 x 3.3 mm) Total Weight: 0.48 oz (13.6 g) Operating Temperature: -4 to 158 F (-20 to 70 C) Storage Temperature: -22 to 176 F (-30 to 80 C) Power Consumption (3.3 V Supply):

Idle (listening): <20 mA Transmission: 170 to 280 mA Interface Standards:

CompactFlash Interface: CompactFlash I/O, Type I With CompactFlash-to-PC Card Adapter: PCMCIA, Type II Standards Conformance:

IEEE 802.11b High Rate, Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) Output Power:

100 mW maximum Data Rate:

11 Mbps with Dynamic Rate Scaling to 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps to optimize range and throughput Frequency Range:

U.S., Europe, and Japan product covering 2.4-2.5 GHz, programmable for different country regulations Range:

Approx. 300 feet (open environment) Access Protocol:

Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance Protocol

(CSMA/CA) Security:

Support for 40-bit and 128-bit WEP data encryption. Operating System Support:

Windows CE v2.11 or greater Software Compatibility:

Windows COM port 22 | APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS Hardware Compatibility:

Standard CF Card:

Pocket PC, Pocket PC 2002, HPC 2000 or Handheld PC Pro with Windows CE v2.11 or greater Software Included:

Socket Low Power WLAN Installation CD Warranty:

CompactFlash Card: Three years Certification:

FCC: Part 15, Class B C-TICK s.182 ETS 300 328 ETS 300 826 TX Maximum Radiated EIRP:

FCC Part 15.247 in U.S.; ETS 300 328 in Europe; RCR STD-33 in Japan TX Out-of-Band Emissions:

FCC Part 15.247, 15.205, 15.209 in U.S.; ETS 300 328 in Europe; RCR STD-33 in Japan APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS | 23 Appendix B Safety and Usage Tips Product Care Do not expose this product to liquid, moisture or extreme humidity. Do not expose this product to extreme high or low temperatures. Do not drop, throw or try to bend this product, as rough treatment could damage it. Do not attempt to disassemble this product - a broken seal will void the warranty. The product does not contain consumer serviceable components. Should your Low Power Wireless LAN Card need service, please contact Socket technical support at: techsupport@socketcom.com. Treat this product with care. Keep in a clean, dry and dust-free place. Changes or modifications of this product, not expressly approved by Socket, may void the users authority to operate the equipment. Antenna Care Do not place a metallic shield around your Low Power Wireless LAN Card since it will reduce the radio transmission efficiency. Efficient Use For optimum performance, please make sure that there is no metallic surrounding your Low Power Wireless LAN Card. Driving RF energy may affect some electronic systems in motor vehicles, such as car stereo, safety equipment, etc. Check with your vehicle manufacturers representative to be sure that your Low Power Wireless LAN Card will not affect the electronic system in your vehicle. Aircraft Turn off your Low Power Wireless LAN Card before boarding any aircraft. To prevent interference with communications systems, you must not use your Low Power Wireless LAN Card while the plane is in the air. Do not use it on the ground without permission from the crew. 24 | APPENDIX B: SAFETY AND USAGE TIPS Radio Frequency Exposure Your Low Power Wireless LAN Card is a radio transmitter and receiver. When in operation, it communicates with 802.11b-equipped devices by receiving and transmitting radio frequency (RF) magnetic fields in the frequency range 2.4 to 2.5 GHz. The maximum output power of the radio transmitter is 100 mW. The Low Power Wireless LAN Card unit is designed to be in compliance with the RF exposure limits set by national authorities and international health agencies when installed or used separately from other antennas or radio transmitters. Operation of this device excludes body-worn holsters, belt clips, or similar operating configurations, as described in the FCC filing. APPENDIX B: SAFETY AND USAGE TIPS | 25 Appendix C Troubleshooting SYMPTOM:

My mobile computer does not recognize the Low Power Wireless LAN Card. POSSIBLE REASONS The software was not installed or installed incorrectly. SOLUTION Install the software properly. SYMPTOM:

The Socket Utilities icon doesnt appear on the task tray when I insert the WLAN Card. POSSIBLE REASONS Your Pocket PC may be frozen. The Low Power WLAN Card may not be properly aligned in the CF card slot. There may be foreign material in the CF card pin holes. SOLUTION Remove the WLAN Card and soft reset your mobile device. Remove and carefully re-insert the card in the slot. Carefully remove any foreign material from the pin holes using a small vacuum or brush. Denatured alcohol may be used sparingly. SYMPTOM:

address. My mobile computer does not recognize an IP POSSIBLE REASONS The IP address has not taken effect yet. The ESSID may be incorrect. In Infrastructure operating mode, WEP encryption may not match access point settings. SOLUTION Remove and reinsert the card or soft reset the mobile computer. Check and re-enter the ESSID. Try using an ESSID of any. Check with your company IT department to confirm access point security settings. SYMPTOM:

My mobile computer does not associate with an access point known to be within range. POSSIBLE REASONS The IP address may be incorrect. The ESSID may be incorrect. In Infrastructure operating mode, WEP encryption may not match access point settings. 26 | APPENDIX C: TROUBLESHOOTING SOLUTION Correct IP address or use DHCP Check and re-enter the ESSID. Try using an ESSID of any. Check with your company IT department to confirm access point security settings. Appendix D Technical Support If you have trouble installing or using the Low Power Wireless LAN Card, please refer to the Troubleshooting section. You can also visit Sockets online forum for users to discuss technical support issues with each other at www.socketforum.com If problems persist, feel free contact Sockets technical support department prepared with the following information:

The part number (including revision level) and serial number of your Low Power Wireless LAN Card. See the diagram below. The manufacturer, model number, and Windows CE version of your mobile computer. What you did to try to correct the problem. To reach Sockets technical support department:

Visit Email Phone Fax Please do not disassemble the CompactFlash card. Disassembly of this device will void the product warranty. www.socketcom.com techsupport@socketcom.com 510-744-2720 510-744-2727 APPENDIX D: TECHNICAL SUPPORT | 27 Limited Warranty Socket Communications Incorporated (Socket) warrants this product against defects in material and workmanship, under normal use and service, for the following period from the date of purchase:

Plug-in card: Three years Incompatibility is not a defect covered by Sockets warranty. During the warranty period, Socket will, at its option, repair or replace the defective product at no charge when furnished with proof of retail purchase, provided that you deliver the product to Socket or to an authorized Socket Service Center. The returned product must be accompanied by a return material authorization

(RMA) number issued by Socket or by Socket's Authorized Service Center. If you ship the product, you must use the original container or equivalent and you must pay the shipping charges to Socket. Socket will pay shipping charges back to any location in the contiguous United States. This warranty applies only to the original retail purchaser and is not transferable. Socket may, at its option, replace or repair the product with new or reconditioned parts and the returned product becomes Socket's property. Socket warrants the repaired or replaced products to be free from defects in material or workmanship for ninety (90) days after the return shipping date, or for the duration of the original warranty period, whichever is greater. This warranty does not cover the replacement of products damaged by abuse, accident, misuse or misapplication, nor as a result of service or modification other than by Socket. SOCKET IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM BREACH OF ANY EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY, INCLUDING DAMAGE TO PROPERTY AND, TO THE EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, DAMAGES FOR PERSONAL INJURY. THIS WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES INCLUDING IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Some states do not allow limitation of implied warranties, or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so that the above limitations or exclusions may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. This product may contain fully tested, recycled parts, warranted as if new. For warranty information, phone (510) 744-2700. Limited Software Warranty LIMITED WARRANTY. SOCKET warrants that the original disk or CD ROM is free from defects for 90 days from the date of delivery of the SOFTWARE. CUSTOMER REMEDIES. SOCKETS entire liability and your exclusive remedy shall be, at SOCKETS option, either (a) return of the price paid or (b) replacement of the SOFTWARE which does not meet SOCKETS Limited Warranty and which is returned to SOCKET with a copy of your receipt. Any replacement SOFTWARE will be warranted for the remainder of the original warranty period or 30 days, whichever is longer. THESE REMEDIES ARE NOT AVAILABLE OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. NO OTHER WARRANTIES. SOCKET disclaims all other warranties, either express or implied, including but not limited to implied warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, with respect to the SOFTWARE and the accompanying written materials. This limited warranty gives you specific legal rights. You may have others which vary from state to state. NO LIABILITY FOR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. In no event shall SOCKET or its suppliers be liable for any damages whatsoever (including, without limitation, damages for loss of business profits, business interruption, loss of business information, or other pecuniary loss) arising out of the use of or inability to use the SOFTWARE, even if SOCKET has been advised of the possibility of such damages. Because some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of liability for consequential or incidental damages, the above limitation may not apply to you. EXPORT LAW ASSURANCES. You may not use or otherwise export or reexport the SOFTWARE except as authorized by United States law and laws of the jurisdiction in which the SOFTWARE was obtained. In particular, but without limitation, none of the SOFTWARE may be used or otherwise exported or reexported (a) into (or to a national or resident of) a United States embargoed country or (b) to anyone on the U.S. Treasury Departments list of Specially Designated Nationals or the U.S. Department of Commerces Table of Denial Orders. By using the SOFTWARE, you represent and warrant that you are not located in, under control of, or a national or resident of any such country or on any such list. GOVERNMENT END USERS. If the SOFTWARE is supplied to the U. S. Government, the SOFTWARE is classified as restricted computer software as defined in clause 52.227-19 of the FAR. The U. S. Government s rights to the SOFTWARE are as provided in clause 52.227-19 of the FAR. CONTROLLING LAW AND SEVERABILITY. This License shall be governed by the laws of the United States and the State of California. If for any reason a court of competent jurisdiction finds any provision, or portion thereof, to be unenforceable, the remainder of this License shall continue in full force and effect. January 2002 Document # 6410-00170 B Copyright Notice Copyright 2002 Socket Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. Socket, the Socket logo and Battery Friendly are registered trademarks of Socket Communications, Inc. Low Power Wireless LAN Card is a trademark of Socket Communications, Inc. All other brand and product names are trademarks of their respective holders. The Low Power Wireless LAN Card includes technology licensed under United States Patent Nos. 4,543,450, 4,603,320, 4,686,506, and 4,972,470. Reproduction of the contents of this manual without the permission of Socket Communications is expressly prohibited. Please be aware that the products described in this manual may change without notice. This manual has been prepared with the greatest care regarding its contents. However, in the event that it contains omissions, errors or any other misinformation, please contact SOCKET COMMUNICATIONS at:

Socket Communications, Inc. 37400 Central Court Newark, CA 94560 Phone: (510) 744-2700 Fax: (510) 744-2727. Other than the above, Socket Communications can assume no responsibility for anything resulting from the application of information contained in this manual. Socket Communications requests that you refrain from any applications of the Socket Bluetooth Card that are not described in this manual. Socket Communications also requests that you refrain from disassembling the Bluetooth Card. Disassembly of this device will void the product warranty. You can track new product releases, software updates and technical bulletins by visiting Sockets web page at: www.socketcom.com. Regulatory Compliance The Socket Low Power Wireless LAN Card is designed to be compliant with the rules and regulations in locations where they are sold and will be labeled as required. This product is type approved users are not required to obtain license or authorization before using. Radio Frequency Interference Requirements This device complies with part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment is also ETS 300 328, ETS 300 826 and C-TICK compliant. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his or her own expense. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user may try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna of the radio or television. Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different branch circuit than Increase the distance separating the equipment and the receiver. that of the receiver. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. The user may find the following booklet helpful:

How to Identify and Resolve Radio-TV Interference Problems This booklet is available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Radio Frequency Interference Requirements Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numrique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigencies du Reglement sur le Matriel Brouilleur du Canada. NOTE: To comply with FCC and Industry Canada exposure requirements, this device is approved for operations in a users hand when there is a distance of 2ocm or more between the device antenna and the users body. CE Marking & European Union Compliance Products intended for sale within the European Union are marked with a CEMark which indicates compliance to applicable Directives and European Normes (EN), as follows. Amendments to these Directives or ENs are included: Normes (EN), as follows:

Applicable Directives:

Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC Applicable Standards:

EN 55 022 Limits and Methods of Measurement of Radio Interference Characteristics of Information Technology Equipment. EN 50 082-1 Electromagnetic Compatibility General Immunity Standard, Part 1: Residential, Commercial, Light Industry. IEC 801.2 Electromagnetic Compatibility for Industrial Process Measurement and Control Equipment, Part 2: Electrostatic Discharge Requirements. IEC 801.3 Electromagnetic Compatibility for Industrial Process Measurement and Control Equipment, Part 3: Radiated Electromagnetc Field Requirements. IEC 801.4 - Electromagnetic Compatibility for Industrial Process Measurement and Control Equipment, Part 4: Electrical Fast Transients Requirements. EN 60 950 + Amd 1 + Amd 2 Safety of Information Technology Equipment Including Business Equipment. Printed in U.S.A.

www.symbol.com ORGInserAnatPC2MbpsShort.cdr Quick Reference Guide Wireless LAN Adapter LA-4137 Compact Flash Introduction The LA-4137 CFWL adapter allows CF Card slot equipped handheld computer systems to configure, connect to and establish a Spectrum24 network. Features Include:

50-pin Type I adapter card fully compliant with PCMCIA electrical and mechanical specifications Low-power operation for battery-powered devices with CF Card slots Pocket PC and Windows CE driver support Compact Flash form factor (CF+Type I extended) Automatic data rate and channel selection of 1, 2, 5.5 and 11 Mbps Wireless software upgrade Wired Equivalent Privacy (WEP) encryption and decryption An integrated antenna Card and Socket Services support Power management [Continuously Aware Mode (CAM) and Power Save Polling (PSP)]. Scope This Quick Reference Guide contains the CFWL adapter installation and configuration instructions for Windows CE/Pocket PC. Preparation Before beginning the installation, verify the hardware package contains:

LA-4137 CFWL adapter with an integrated antenna Spectrum24 High Rate 11 Mbps Wireless LAN Software CDROM. Note: Verify the model indicated on the card and packaging before use. Contact the Symbol Support Center if an item is missing or not functioning. Supported Devices The LA-4137 CFWL adapter has been qualified by Symbol Technologies to support the following devices:

Palm/Handheld (PH) computers running Windows CE/Pocket PC Palm OS (i.e. Hand ERA/TRG Pro).

*73-20990-01A*1 Revision A 72-52486-01 11742-1300 Holtsville, NY One Symbol Place Symbol Technologies, Inc. European Patent 367,299; 414,281; 367,300; 367,298; UK 2,072,832; France 81/03938; Italy 1,138,713 Invention No. 55,358; 62,539; 69,060; 69,187 (Taiwan); No. 1,601,796; 1,907,875; 1,955,269 (Japan);

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U.S. Patent No. This product is covered by one or more of the following U.S. and foreign Patents:

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Additional Information Installing the LA-4137 CFWL Adapter The LA-4137 CFWL adapter installation requires:

a handheld computer with a Type I CF Card slot a desktop computer with a CDROM drive or Web access a Spectrum24 High Rate 11 Mbps Wireless LAN Software CDROM. To install the CFWL adapter:

1. Insert the CFWL adapter into the CF Card slot. Arrows on the front of the CFWL adapter indicate the insertion point to the slot. 2. Slide in the CFWL adapter until it firmly seats. Caution! Align the CFWL adapter properly when inserting. Insert the CFWL adapter firmly without forcing. Forcing the CFWL adapter into the slot can damage the device or the adapter. Note: If the CFWL adapter does not fit into the CF Card slot, a 68-pin, male reciever PCMCIA adapter is needed. 15.Click Advanced and scroll through the NCPA property pages to view the default adapter configuration. Use the Mobile Unit, Power, Transmission Power, Encryption and WLAN Adapter tabs to view or adjust the adapter configuration settings. Note: For additional information on using the NCPA utility to configure CFWL adapter properties, refer to Appendix A. 16.Click OK to save the changes to the adapter configuration and exit the NCPA utility. The Installing Spectrum24 WLAN Adapter Driver dialog box displays. Restart and reset the handheld computer and remove and reinsert the CFWL adapter for the configuration changes to take effect. If information with NCPA or additional adapter configuration is required, refer to Configuring the CFWL Adapter in Windows CE. Configuring the CFWL Adapter in Windows CE Note: The way to access the NCPA utility on Windows CE and Pocket PC devices differs depending on manufacturer. If the Spectrum24 Settings icon does not reside within the Windows CE Control Panel refer to the documentation shipped with the device. To configure the CFWL adapter in a Windows CE environment:

1. From the NCPA Easy Setup window, click Advanced. 2. Select Advanced and scroll through the NCPA property pages to view or adjust the default adapter configuration. Note: For additional information on using the NCPA utility to configure CFWL adapter properties, refer to Appendix A of the Spectrum24 Compact Flash Wireless LAN Adapter Users Guide. 3. Click OK to save the changes to the adapter configuration and exit the NCPA utility. 4. Restart and reset the handheld computer and remove and reinsert the CFWL adapter for the configuration changes to take effect. Troubleshooting The following problem scenarios could be encountered when using the LA-4137 CFWL adapter in a Windows CE environment:

The Handheld Computer Does Not Recognize the LA-4137 CFWL Adapter The handheld computer could display an Unidentified PC Card Adapter window when the LA-4137 CFWL adapter is inserted into the handheld computer. This probably means the Spectrum24 32-bit Windows CE driver was not loaded or was loaded incorrectly. If this is the case the driver files require reinstallation. Refer to the Spectrum24 32-bit Windows CE driver installation section for detailed installation instructions. To verify that the handheld computer recognizes the LA-4137 CFWL adapter:

1. Tap Start and select Settings and Control Panel. 2. Double tap the System icon. The Expansion Slot: in the System: section of the System Properties window should list Low_Power_Ethernet. This window displays the type of processor the handheld computer uses. 3. If the handheld computer does not recognize the Spectrum24 CFWL adapter and does not display an Unidentified PC Card Adapter window, remove and reinsert the CFWL adapter. An IP Address is Not Recognized by the Handheld Computer Remove and reinsert the CFWL adapter for changes to the IP address to take effect once the Network program has been run from the Windows CE Control Panel. Installing and Configuring the Driver in Windows CE Install the Spectrum24 Windows CE device driver from the Spectrum24 High Rate 11 Mbps Wireless LAN Software CDROM or download the driver from the Symbol Web site to a desktop computer. Symbol has bundled the NICTT and NCPA utilities with the Spectrum24 Windows CE driver. Use these utilities to monitor the status of the CFWL adapter as used within a handheld computer device. Before installing the Windows CE device driver:

obtain Spectrum24 High Rate 11 Mbps Wireless LAN Software CDROM verify that the Spectrum24 CFWL adapter is installed. Installing the Spectrum24 Driver in Windows CE 3.x To download the Spectrum24 Windows CE driver from the driver installation CD to a handheld computing device in a Windows CE 3.0 or 3.1 environment:

Note: Refer to the documentation shipped with the Microsoft ActiveSync program to ensure the desktop computer used in the driver installation meets the system requirements for the ActiveSync program. 1. Connect the sync cable to a serial or USB port between the desktop computer and the handheld computer. Once a connection partnership exists between the desktop computer and the Windows CE device, file transfers and data synchronization can take place. 2. From My Computer, right-click on the drive assigned to the CDROM. Click Open. Note: Double-clicking the CDROM drive launches the autorun. Close autorun. 3. Open the WinCE file folder and double-click on the Spectrum24forWindowsCE.exe file. The Unpacking File progress bar displays. 4. Click Yes to use the default application install directory when the Installing Application dialog box displays. 5. Click OK when the Application Downloading Complete dialog box displays. The NCPA Spectrum24 Easy Setup dialog box displays on the handheld device when the file download is done. 6. Enter the network ESSID in the Spectrum24 Easy Setup dialog box. 7. Click Advanced and scroll through the NCPA property pages to view the default adapter configuration. Use the Mobile Unit, Power, Transmission Power, Encryption and WLAN Adapter tabs to view or adjust the adapter configuration settings. Note: For information on using the NCPA utility to configure CFWL adapter properties, refer to Appendix A. 8. Click OK to save the changes to the adapter configuration and exit the NCPA utility. The Installing Spectrum24 WLAN Adapter Driver dialog box displays after adjustments are made. 9. Restart and reset the handheld computer and remove and reinsert the CFWL adapter for the configuration changes to take effect. If additional information of NCPA or adapter configuration is required, refer to Configuring the CFWL Adapter in Windows CE. Downloading the Spectrum24 Windows CE Driver from the Symbol Web Site Before copying the Spectrum24 device driver to a handheld computer, download the driver from the Symbol Web site. To download the Spectrum24 device driver from the Symbol Web site:

1. From the desktop computer, go to the Symbol Web site

(http://www.symbol.com/services/downloads/download_spec24.html). 2. Select Firmware, Software, Drivers, Tools, Documentation and... for Spectrum24 - 11 Mbps DS. 3. Select the latest version of the firmware and software. 4. Select Spectrum24 driver installation for Windows CE v.3.0 & Microsoft Windows for Handheld PC 2000. A File Download window appears prompting the user to run the utility from its current location or save it to disk. 5. Check the Save this program to disk option and click OK. A Save As dialog box displays prompting the user to use the default destination folder. If the default destination folder is not Desktop, select Desktop from the Save As dialog box. 6. Click Save. The S24_WINCE_DS11.exe icon displays on the desktop computer. 7. Double-click on the S24_DS11 icon on the desktop computer. The Welcome to Spectrum24 for Windows CE Setup dialog box displays. 8. Click Next. The Choose Destination Location dialog box displays. 9. Click Next to use the default destination folder or click Browse to specify a different location for the Win CE driver files. 10.Click Next. The Setup Complete dialog box displays. 11.Click Finish. 12.Click Yes to use the default application install directory when the Installing Application dialog box displays. 13.Click OK when the Application Downloading Complete dialog box displays. The NCPA Spectrum24 Easy Setup dialog box appears on the handheld device when the file download is done. 14.Enter the network ESSID in the Spectrum24 Easy Setup dialog box. Note: When users insert the CFWL adapter in a handheld computer for the first time, an Unidentified PC Card Adapter window could display. Assign a name to the card and click OK. harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If the equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

Re-orient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that which the receiver is connected. Radio Frequency Interference Requirements - Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets the requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations. Cet appareil numrique de la Classe B respecte toutes les exigences du Reglement sur le Matriel Brouilleur du Canada. Warning: To comply with FCC and Industry Canada exposure requirements, this hand-held device is approved for operation in a users hand when there is 20cm or more between the antenna and the users body. If the modem causes harm to the telephone network, the telephone company will notify you in advance; however, if advance notice is not practical, you will be notified as soon as possible. Also, you will be advised of your right to file a complaint with the FCC if you believe it is necessary. European Economic Area The European variant is intended for use throughout the European Economic Area, however authorization for use restricted as follows:

European standards dictate maximum radiated transmit power of 100m W EIRP and frequency range 2.400 - 2.4835 GHz France, the equipment is to be restricted to the 2.4465 - 2.4835 GHz frequency range Belgium outside, the equipment is to be restricted to the 2.460 - 2.4835 GHz freuency range Operation in Italy requires a user license. Declaration of Conformity We, Symbol Technologies Inc. of One Symbol Plaza, Holtsville, NY 11742-1300, USA declare under our sole responsibility that the product Spectrum24HR, LA-4137, 11 Mbps Type II Radio Card To which this product relates, is in conformity with the following standards and/or other normative documents. EN 300 328 v1.1.1(2000-07) Radio; 2.4GHz Spread Spectrum EN 301 489-1 v1.2.1 (7-2000) Part 1: EMC, Common technical requirement EN 301 489-17 v1.1.1 (9-2000) Part 17: Specific conditions for wide-band data. EN 60750: 1992 Uncl. 1-4, 11: Safety of information Technology Equipment. We hereby declare that all essential radio test suites have been carried out and that the above named product is in conformity to all essential requirements of Directive 1999/5/EC. The conformity assessment procedure referred to in Article 10(5) and detailed in Annex IV of Directive 1999/5/EC has been followed with the involvement of the following Notified Body(ies):

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