About the Wavelink Palm Client
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1. cceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 16 Configuring the Wavelink Palm Client c cccseseeeeeeeeeees 17 Terminal Settings nonnina ena ai iaia 17 Scan Teste anen a nee a heen ated 18 ASSAM N rona EAA ET 19 PAD OU ea a e aaa a aa aa eea aa ASi 21 Connecting to a Wavelink Network cccccseseeeseeeeeees 23 4 Wavelink Studio Palm OS Client About this Manual Welcome to the Wavelink Studio Client for Palm OS User Manual This manual will help you configure the Palm OS client for the Mobile Units on your wireless network Assumptions of this Manual To use this manually effectively it is recommended that you have a basic understanding of each component of your Spectrum One or Spectrum24 network This includes knowledge of both the purpose and general operation of each component For example you should know how to turn a Mobile Unit on and off and the purpose of the configuration cradle in the network You should also understand how to navigate and enter commands on a Mobile Unit See the appropriate Symbol Technologies documentation included with the purchase of your Spectrum One or Spectrum24 hardware for more information Typographical Conventions This manual uses the following typographical conventions e Courier New Any time you interact with a Wavelink Studio option such as a button or type specific information into a field such as a file pathname that option appears in the Courier New text style Thi2. Name System DNS settings for the Mobile Unit 14 Wavelink Studio Palm OS Client 1 Follow the procedures described in Spectrum24 Configuration 2 In the Spectrum24 Preferences screen enable DNS and tap Details The following screen appears Host Name F Domain Name b Primary DNS ES N wee Secondary DNS sane ERN S Cancel The Details Screen for DNS e Host Contains the internal name for the Mobile Unit e Domain Name Contains the domain name for the host in the following format organization type for example wavelink net e Primary DNS Contains the IP address for the primary domain name server e Secondary DNS Contains the IP address for the secondary domain name server To change the host or the domain name tap the right arrow button or open the keyboard Enter the new value and tap Done To change an IP address tap on the value you want to change The Keypad screen appears Spectrum24 Configuration 15 Keypad The Keypad Screen The selected IP address appears at the top of the Keypad screen Tap the portion of the value you want to change a box appears around the selected portion To clear the box tap Clear To seta new value enter the desired number on the keypad Tap Done when you have completed all changes In the Details screen tap OK to apply settings 16 Wavelink Studio Palm OS Client Starting the Wavelink Palm Client To start the Wav
3. bout configuring Port Monitors If the returned Discovery Token matches the client Token mask exactly and has Primary priority the Spectrum24 device will automatically connect with the associated Port Monitor on a first come first served basis Configuring the Wavelink Palm Client 21 If the returned Discovery Token matches the client Token mask exactly but has Secondary Priority it will wait ten seconds for a response from a Primary Token before connecting with the Port Monitor associated with the Secondary Token If the returned Discovery Token contains a wild card character the Spectrum24 device will receive a list of all returned Discovery Tokens The user may then select from the list of returned Discovery Tokens which specific Port Monitor to connect with By default the Wavelink Palm Client is configured with a wildcard Discovery Token mask which will therefore return a list of all available Discovery Tokens from the network A Discovery token is limited to eighteen alphanumeric characters About The About screen displays the version number for the Wavelink Palm Client To open the About screen 1 From the Wavelink Palm Client Startup Screen tap the Menu icon 2 Select About The following screen appears WaveLink Client Version 3 6 0 107 3172000 Copyright 2000 MaveLink Corporation All rights reserved The About Screen 22 Wavelink Studio Palm OS Client Ta
4. d input the scan test will return the value of the barcode scanned exact barcode type and the message From Label Assignment The Assignment screen allows you to define the network assignment for the Mobile Unit To open the Assignment screen 1 From the Wavelink Palm Client Startup Screen tap the Menu icon 2 Select Assignment The following screen appears 20 Wavelink Studio Palm OS Client Host Assignment Host IP Token The Assignment Screen Two values a host IP address and a host port comprise the network assignment e In the Host IP field enter the complete IP address of the application host e In the Port field enter the TCP IP port used by the Mobile Unit when it connects to the selected host If you are using the Wavelink Studio version 3 5 or greater you may alternatively enter an AutoDiscovery Token mask in the Host IP field in place of a specific network assignment leave the Port field empty With Auto Discovery technology each Wavelink Studio Server Port Monitor may be assigned a specific Discovery Token name and priority level Any Mobile Unit that has been assigned an Auto Discovery Token mask rather than a specific host assignment will broadcast its mask to the network Any Port Monitors with Discovery Token s that match the clients Token mask will automatically respond to the device Note See your Wavelink Studio documentation for more information a
5. dress To configure a static IP address for the Mobile Unit 1 Follow the procedures described in Spectrum24 Configuration 2 In the Spectrum24 Preferences screen clear Use DHCP and tap Settings The following screen appears IP perene LETETT LETTE B serenor Subnet rrereree B serors B seere B serere Gateway ooerneee L ETETETT LETTI LETETI The IP Settings Screen Spectrum24 Configuration 13 The following options contain four part values IP addresses or the subnet mask Each part must be a decimal number in the range 0 255 The options available for configuration on this screen are e IP Contains the current IP address for the Mobile Unit e Subnet Contains the current subnet mask The subnet mask is shared by all the network devices e Gateway Contains the IP address of the node to which all packets destined for remote networks must be sent To change an IP address or the subnet mask tap on the value you want to change The Keypad screen appears Keypad The Keypad Screen The selected IP address or subnet mask appears at the top of the Keypad screen Tap on the portion of the value you want to change A box appears around the selected portion To clear the box tap Clear To set a new value enter the desired number on the keypad Tap Done when you have completed configuring the four part value In the IP Settings screen tap OK to apply settings Configuring DNS To configure Domain
6. e configured you will not need to reconfigure these settings unless the Mobile Unit s non volatile memory is lost or the network configuration changes To open the Spectrum24 configuration screen 1 On the handheld select Prefs 2 Select Network from the Preferences pop up list 3 Select Soectrum24 from the Service pop up list 4 Tap Details The following screen appears Spectrum24 Preferences Priefer eee IP Address O Use DHCP DNS O Enable Exit Without Saving The Spectrum24 Preferences Screen The ESSID field contains the ESSID or Net ID that identifies the radio network All equipment on the wireless network must use the same ESSID 12 Wavelink Studio Palm OS Client The IP Address options allow you to configure either a static or dynamic IP address for the Mobile Unit Select one of the following options e To dynamically assign the IP address using the Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol DHCP select the Use DHCP checkbox e To assign a static IP address clear the Use DHCP checkbox and tap Settings See Configuring a Static IP Address for more information The DNS options allow you to configure a host using DNS To configure a host using DNS enable DNS and tap Details See Configuring DNS for more information When you have finished configuring options tap Save and Exit If you want to exit without saving your changes tap Exit Without Saving Configuring a Static IP Ad
7. elink Palm Client on your Mobile Unit 1 Access your main applications screen 1 13 pm Ei All vw 4j WoaveLink Address Avanti Ml Barcode Calc Date Book Diag Expense HotSync oo 2 hail Memo Pod Mobile Link A Sample Applications Screen 2 Tap the Wavelink icon The Wavelink Palm Client Startup Screen appears Connect to Host The Wavelink Palm Client Startup Screen Configuring the Wavelink Palm Client 17 Configuring the Wavelink Palm Client The Wavelink Palm Client includes several configuration screens that that allow you to custom configure various resources of the Mobile Unit To access the configuration screen open the Wavelink Palm Client Startup Screen and tap the Menu icon The following menu options appear e Terminal settings Contains font and printer settings e Scan Test Runs a utility to echo the input value and display the input type for entered commands keyed characters function keys and scans e Assignment Allows you to set the network assignment for the Mobile Unit e About Displays the version number for the Wavelink Palm Client Tap on the desired option menu entry to configure options Terminal Settings The Terminal Settings option lets you set font and printer options for the Wavelink Palm Client To configure terminal settings 1 From the Wavelink Palm Client Startup Screen tap the Menu icon 2 Select Term
8. ick Done The following message box appears Install Tool x Next time you perform a HotSync operation the listed file s will be installed on your handheld Cancel Install Tool Message Box 9 Click OK 10 From the main screen of the Mobile Unit select the HotSync icon The following screen appears 1740 Local w Direct Serial Log The HotSync Screen 11 Verify that your current connection type Direct Serial or Direct IR has been selected 10 Wavelink Studio Palm OS Client 12 Tap the HotSync icon The HotSync application begins installing the Wavelink Palm Client to the Mobile Unit The following screen appears on your desktop PC HotSync Progress Status Installing handheld applications User Symbol Oa The HotSync Progress Message Box When the HotSync application completes the installation of the Wavelink Palm Client the Mobile Unit will display the following message HotSync Operation Complete The Wavelink Palm Client icon appears in the list of applications on your Palm computer Note You must reset the Mobile Unit before using the Wavelink Palm Client Spectrum24 Configuration 11 Spectrum24 Configuration The Spectrum24 configuration screen lets you configure the Spectrum24 network settings required by the Mobile Unit Each network option must be properly configured before the Mobile Unit can function with the network Onc
9. inal Settings The following screen appears 18 Wavelink Studio Palm OS Client Terminal Settings Font Settings Size wv Standard Timeout 3 X Ir The Terminal Settings Screen In the Font Settings field select either Standard or Large fonts Under Printer Settings configure the following options e Select the printer type from the pop up list e In the Timeout field specify the number of seconds that the terminal will attempt to print before displaying an error message The error message prompts the user to retry or cancel printing e Select the printer port by enabling either the Serial or IR check box Tap OK to apply settings Scan Test The Scan Test screen displays the input value and input type for entered commands To open the Scan Test screen 1 From the Wavelink Palm Client Startup Screen tap the Menu icon 2 Select Scan Test The following screen appears Configuring the Wavelink Palm Client 19 From Key The Scan Test Screen On this screen you can enter input from either the Mobile Unit s keypad or scanner The screen echoes the input value and also displays the origin of the input For example if you input a standard character the scan test screen will return the entered character and the message From Key If you enter a function command the scan test screen will return the function command and the message From Command Finally if you enter scanne
10. n your application is instantaneous because there is no download time e Barcode Configuration Files The Wavelink Palm Client lets you save custom barcode configuration files to a Mobile Unit s memory for future use These barcode configuration files let you disable or enable barcodes by prompt based on type and length With the Wavelink Palm Client you never have to worry about scanning the wrong barcode e AutoDiscovery Technology With unique AutoDiscovery technology your Mobile Units are ready for immediate use without any client side configuration With AutoDiscovery Wavelink applications from across your entire network are automatically available for user selection without the configuration of a specific host assignment Just activate your Mobile Units and start using your applications today Wavelink Palm Client Requirements The Wavelink Palm Client functions with any Symbol Technologies Spectrum24 Mobile Unit that has at least 256k of non volatile memory If the resident Wavelink Palm Client software is ever erased from a Mobile Unit s memory you must reinstall the software for the Mobile Unit to function with Wavelink Studio The Wavelink Palm Client installation process requires additional hardware including a DOS or Windows PC with a working serial communications port and a Symbol Technologies configuration cradle See the Mobile Unit documentation for more information on configuration cradle compatibilit
11. on client or host management efficiency The Wavelink Palm Client is software that you install directly into the Non Volatile Memory NVM of your Symbol Technologies Spectrum One or Spectrum24 Mobile Unit Once installed you gain total control over Mobile Unit features This control essentially transforms your Mobile Unit from a dumb terminal to an intelligent client Consequently you can effectively share the burden of an wireless application for maximum efficiency and power Some of the features of the Wavelink Palm Client are e Event driven architecture The Wavelink Palm Client s unique event driven architecture means minimized wireless traffic Using the Wavelink Palm Client individual data packets are only sent across the network when prompted by specific user actions With the Wavelink Palm Client you get the most efficient communications possible from your wireless network e Total control over Mobile Unit features The Wavelink Palm Client offers total control over all Mobile Unit features ranging from the unit display to scanner Cut down on entry errors by disabling the device keypad at scanner input prompts All the control you need to empower wireless applications is at your fingertips e Client side menus The Wavelink Palm Client lets you save commonly used menus and other DOS type files directly to a Mobile Unit s memory for future use Accessing menus and other About the Wavelink Palm Client 7 important files i
12. p OK to close the About screen Connecting to a Wavelink Network 23 Connecting to a Wavelink Network To connect your Mobile Unit to the application host simply press Connect to Host from the Wavelink Palm Client Startup screen Connect to Host The Wavelink Startup Screen If you are unable to connect verify that you have entered the correct IP address and port for the network assignment See Assignment for more information 24 Wavelink Studio Palm OS Client Index A Assignment 21 AutoDiscovery 7 22 C configuration 19 connecting to a Wavelink network 25 copyright information 2 D DHCP 13 Discovery Token 21 22 DNS 13 15 E ESSID 12 H host assignment 21 installation 9 IP address 13 22 manual table of contents 3 typographical conventions 5 N Net ID 12 network configuration 12 P port 22 requirements upload PC 7 S scan test 20 Spectrum One 6 Spectrum24 6 configuration 12 DNS 15 IP address 13 Net ID 12 T Table of Contents 3 terminal settings 19 thin client 6 W Wavelink Palm Client configuration See configuration connecting to a host 25 features 6 installation 9 introduction 6 Requirements See Requirements starting 18 version 23 Wavelink start up screen accessing 25
13. s text style is also used for any keyboard commands that you might need to press Examples Click Next to continue Press CTRL ALT DELETE e Bold Any time this manual refers to an option such as descriptions of different options in a dialog box that option appears in the Bold text style This text style is also used for any noteworthy or cautionary information About this Manual 5 Examples Click Open from the File menu The Connect button automatically connects you with the selected server Note You must reset the Mobile Unit before using the Wavelink Palm Client e Italics Any time this manual refers to another section within the manual that section appears in the Italic text style Example See the Wavelink Startup Utility section for more information 6 Wavelink Studio Palm OS Client About the Wavelink Palm Client This section describes the different components and features that comprise the Wavelink Palm Client What is the Wavelink Palm Client The Wavelink Palm Client unleashes the full computing potential of your Mobile Unit by transforming it into a true thin client for the wireless network Today s model for efficient network communications is based on the addition of a thin client to the traditional client server model In a three tier model the burden of an application is intelligently shared between the host and client Assignment of a specific application duty is based
14. sears iii STUDIO Palm OS Client Version 1 0 Users Guide Revised 11 20 00 2 Wavelink Studio Palm OS Client Copyright 2000 by Wavelink Corporation All rights reserved This manual may not be reproduced in whole or in part without prior written permission from Wavelink Corporation Wavelink is a registered trademark of Point Information Network Corporation Symbol Spectrum One and Spectrum 24 are registered trademarks of Symbol Technologies Inc Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the U S and or other countries The Wavelink Palm Client Users Manual for Spectrum24 Revision 2 00 Table of Contents Table of Contents About this Manual o s 2 sce desc scotia a iiio ania daraanan laiana 4 Assumptions of this Manuall cccccccccccccceceseeceeeseseeeseeeeeeeees 4 Typographical Conventions ccccceeeeeeeceeceeeeeeeeeneeeeeeeeess 4 About the Wavelink Palm Client 0 0 ccsseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee 6 What is the Wavelink Palm Client cccccccccccceceeeseeeeeeeeeeees 6 Wavelink Palm Client Requirements cccccseseceeeeeeees 7 Installing the Wavelink Palm Client 0 ccssssseeeceeeeeeeeees 8 Spectrum24 Configuration cccccceccccsseeesseneeeeeeeeeeesseeeeees 11 Configuring a Static IP Address 12 Configuring DNS dienst a AAR 13 Starting the Wavelink Palm Client
15. y In addition to the Wavelink Palm Client software you must install the Palm Desktop software on the desktop PC To use the AutoDiscovery features of the Wavelink Palm Client you must use Wavelink Studio version 3 5 or greater Wavelink Studio Palm OS Client Installing the Wavelink Palm Client To install the Wavelink Palm Client 1 2 4 5 Download the file wlc prc from a Wavelink affiliated Web site Open the Palm Desktop application Use one of the following methods to open the Install Tool utility e From the Palm Desktop application click the Install icon on the Launch Bar e From the Start button highlight Programs and select Desktop gt Install Tool Install Tool x File s listed below will be installed on your handheld the next time you perform a HotSync operation m Tips 6 Find other applications to install on your handheld at 4 http www palm com The Add button looks first in the WADD ON folder inside your C PILOT folder This folder is a convenient place to store downloaded handheld files The Install Tool Utility Select Symbol from the User field Click Add The system s Open dialog box appears not shown Installing the Wavelink Palm Client 9 6 Navigate to and select the wlc prc file from the directory to which you downloaded it 7 Click Open The wlc prc file appears in the applications list in the Install Tool utility 8 Cl
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