Portsmith PS6SPM5E-6 Introduction, About the Portsmith Ethernet Cradle, Minimum Requirements

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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:

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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User Guide Portsmith Ethernet CradleDisclaimer First Edition June 2001 Rev 1 VersionContents Introduction About the Portsmith Ethernet CradleMinimum Requirements OptionalInstallation Overview ChapterPreparing to Use the Portsmith Ethernet Cradle Connect the Ethernet Cradle to the NetworkInstalling and Using the Portsmith Cradle Driver on Your PDA Installing the Portsmith Cradle DriverCradle Status Status and Configuration ScreenConnection Status Driver Mode Firmware VerDriver Ver PDA Functionality ButtonsInstall & Configure Network Synchronization Software Installing Server-based Network Synchronization SoftwareTroubleshooting Matrix TroubleshootingProblem Solution Technical Support Appendix a Glossary of TermsAppendix B Hardware WarrantyWarranties Other Product Information Software Warranty Warranties License AgreementPage Vcci Notice