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NETWORK SETTINGS

UsingSo, twoMonitorthings must.exebeforconfigured:scannerthenetworkMS860’ssettingWireless Network settings, and the host computer’s Virtual Com Port settings.

(MonitorConsult.exeyouris availablenetwork administratorfrom Unitech)for the appropriate network wireless settings for your MS860 which must be manually config-

1.Beforeured viausingScannthermonitorConfiguration.exe forMaconfiagueration,or barpleasecodes install(see belowVcom utilityandinpagesyour PC12 firstto 19). .

VCOM should automatically create a “virtual com port” for the

2.DoubleAccessclickPointDevMgrUto communicate. data through. If this doesn’t happen automatically, then refer to the Troubleshooting section (page 76).

3.Once the scanner is connected to the access point, the scanner VCOMshould be searched and found by the monitor.exe. (Or you can click “ReThe-scan”VCOMbuttonutility’sto searchfunctiontheisscanner)to convert incoming wireless data into Virtual Com Port data that your computer expects from a scanning

device.

Unlike SCM or Bar Code Scanning (below) VCOM cannot modify the MS860’s configuration. VCOM simply pairs the MS860’s existing IP address, configured via SCM or bar code scanning (see below) with it’s host computer(s) virtual com port.

Detailed instructions for VCOM start on page 20.

Modifying the WiFi settings:

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in theaccomplishedlist that youviawantthetotwoconfigure,different clickmethods“Configuration”,below, eachthend scribselectd in “Network”full starting. on page 12.

SCM

Scanner Configuration Manager (SCM) is a proven and powerful utility for scanner configuration. Easy to use, it is probably the most straightforward method of modifying your MS860’s wireless settings. Because of the wireless communication between the MS860 and the host computer, SCM settings cannot be directly downloaded to the MS860. Instead, SCM provides for printing a series of bar codes derived from SCM’s configuration, and these bar codes are

5.Networkthen scannedsettingbyscreenthe MS860is shown. . You can change the IP address, subnDetailedmaskinstructionsand other networkfor SCMsettingsstart on.Afterpagesetting,12. click “OK”.

Bar Codes

Direct bar code scanning is the simplest, most direct, but most tedious method of configuring the MS860 scanner. Once mastered, however, it allows the user full “hands-on” control over the MS860’s wireless settings.

Detailed instructions for bar code scanning start on page 16.

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Contents MS860 WiFi Bar Code Scanner Table of Contents Introduction IntroductionQuick Start Important Notes Importantscanner Ndotesaccessories Scanner LED Scanner PartsBuzzer Cradle LEDs Cradle PartsCharging the Scanner How to determine if the scanner needs rechargingNetwork Settings Modifying the WiFi settings IP Address GlossaryWEP Using SCM for Scanner Network Setting Network SettingsNetwork Settings Network Settings Network Settings Using BAR Codes to SET Scanner Network Example IP Space 192.168.1.250 CR Network Settings Example Default CR Installing Virtual COM Network Settings Start Virtual COM Network Settings Vcom should automatically create a virtual com port for Glossary ConfigureWEP the virtual com port using monitor.exe Keep the default settings of the server port and server IP Network Settings Network Settings Start It Up Scanner Configuration Manager Try It Keyboard Wedge Beeps and DelaysInterblock Delay Intercharacter DelayUse Numeric Keypad Function CodeCaps-Lock LanguageHandshaking Baud RateParity Data BitData Direction RS232BCC Character Time OutTerminator Scanner PortDouble Verification Use Code IDSettings Function Code RS232 BCC Character Scanner Port EAN-13 Label Code IV or Label Type Scanning ModePostamble Aim Function for Long Range EngineAiming Time for Long Range Engine PreambleCode Bar Code SymbologiesInterleaved 2 Standard 2 of 5 / Toshiba Code China Postal Code EAN MSI / Plessey Code UPC-A CodabarEAN-13 UPC-EDelta Code EAN-8Label Code IV Supplement Code for UPC-E, ISBN, EAN-13Data Editing QualifierModifier Scanner Configuration Manager Everything Else Formula Arrange FormulasIntroduction Programming VIA Scanner InputBeep Quick Setup Bar CodesUPC-E Medium Interblock DelayIntercharacter Delay Beep Tone see page 40 0 NoneKeyboard Interface None Baud Rate9600 ParityData Direction for terminal wedge see Send to Host SecondDefine Code ID TerminatorEnter Code IDLabel Type Scanning ModeDouble Verification TriggerPpoo Interleaved 2 of 5 ITF see Symbologies GroupCode 39 see Check Digit Not CalculateUCC/EAN 128 see Standard 2 China Postal Code Toshiba CodeCode 32 Italian Pharmacy see TelepenDefine the EAN 128 Fields Separator Define a Separator for Double LabelsDefine Minimum and Maximum Length Code 93 see Code 128 seeMSI / Plessey Code No Send Check Digit Double ModuleLabel Code IV and V see Code 11 Special seeCodabar see No SendExit EAN-8 EAN-13 seeSupplement Code see Off / OnDelta Distance Code see Qualifiers Special Characters ModifiersCode Type Formula FormatSpecial Characters in this section TCP/IP Function Codes for PC Characters in parentheses represent Extended Code Ascii Chart= %H ~ %S Delete %T ? %J NUL %U @ %V \ %L `%W # /C $ /D + /K Programming VIA Scanner Input SP Space Specifications Mechanical Generic Scanner Troubleshooting Tips TroubleshootingProblems and Solutions Problem No output from scanner Troubleshooting BAR Code Test Chart BAR Code Test Char