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Preface

Overview

This manual contains information about installing and operating the Falcon® Management Utility (FMU). It covers both Microsoft Windows® CE and Windows Mobile®(WM) operating systems.

Depending on the version of your device’s operating system, you might see some slight differences between your screen and those described in this manual.

•This “Preface” describes the style and formatting conventions used in this manual.

•“Getting Started”on page 1 tells you how to install and set up FMU.

•“About FMU”on page 11 provides an overview of the FMU concepts and usage, as well as a description of the various components.

•“FMU Operation”on page 25 gives information on how to use FMU, including terminal configuration and how to transfer data to and from the portable device.

•“Configuration Settings”on page 41 provides details about the config- uration settings available in FMU.

•“Terminal to FMU Server Communications”on page 49 provides instructions for direct connect and RF configuration of terminals.

•Appendix A, “SNMP Interface”on page 59, discusses the SNMP tech- nology used in FMU.

•Appendix B, “DHCP Server Setup”on page 61, discusses setting up a DHCP Server so FMU can use DHCP Discovery.

•Appendix C, “Troubleshooting”on page 63 provides troubleshooting information and error messages. This section also includes contact information for Datalogic Mobile Technical Support.

•Appendix D, “Glossary”on page 77 lists selected terms used in this manual.

Reference the Product Reference Guide (PRG) for your terminal type to get additional information specific to that model.

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Contents

User’s Manual Patents Datalogic Mobile, IncDisclaimer Table of Contents Printing Reports Terminal Properties Appendix D. Glossary Definitions Payment and Taxes Infringement General Provisions Overview Preface Manual Formatting Conventions Registration Style Conventions Quick Start Advantages Introduction Features Complete System/Workstation Minimum System RequirementsSupported portables System Requirements Establish Communication to Terminals Installing FMUFMU Installation Options Before You Begin Firewalls and File Sharing Using FirewallsSetting Up File Sharing \Program Files\Datalogic\FMU\Workstation\Pack- ages Separate Workstation/Server Setting Up FMUComplete System FMU Console Terminals Single Server FMU Server ArchitectureSingle Server Support Terminal Groups Multiple Server Support FMU’s Technology Chapter About FMU FMU Server and Client Maintaining Current Files User Interface Menu Toolbar Start Shortcut Tree View List View Most features of FMU can be accessed several different ways FMU Start FMU Components Groups ConfigurationConfiguration Assigned Pa Terminal Servers Terminal Available PackagesAssigned Packages Add MenuFile Exit Update Terminals NowAssign Packages Edit View Help Printing Reports Toolbar About FMU Managing Servers Chapter FMU Operation IP Address Server Path Adding a ServerName Viewing or Editing Server Properties Server Error LogDeleting a Server Add License UpdatesAllow older Adding a Group Group Configuration SettingsWorking with Groups Deleting a Group Renaming a Group Adding and Assigning Packages Adding Files to a Package Adding a Package RF Card SourceDestination Keyboard Firmware Adding a Firmware Image FileTerminal type Image Board Viewing a File List Terminals Assigning a Package IP Address Terminal SetupAdding Terminals Terminal Check-in Terminal Properties Delete Terminal About Files Working with FilesFile Properties FMU Operation Configuration Settings Configuration Settings All On Reset ValuesAll Off Configure Symbology Settings Symbology Settings Configure Device Settings Device Settings Gateway Network SettingsDescription Action Enable Dhcp Subnet Mask FDU Configuration Settings Imager Configuration Settings 2D Imager Settings Configuration Settings Terminal to FMU Server Communications Windows Mobile Direct ConnectEnabling a Terminal for FMU with Direct Connect WinCE Have an RF connection. See RF Connection on Update TimeExplore Terminal Updating Terminals Enabling Terminals for RF Connectivity RF Connection Select Manual or Dhcp For the update to run Click OK to complete the setup Updating RF Terminals Exploring an RF Terminal Scheduled Update Time Terminal Configuration Settings Terminal Configuration Terminal Report MIB Files Snmp Concepts Datalogic MIBs Additional Resources Setting up your Dhcp Server Appendix B Dhcp Server Setup Dhcp Server Setup Appendix C Troubleshooting Start RF Connectivity FMUTrapshot Windows Firewall IssuesHow to Open Ports in the Windows Firewall Used by Ports FMUFast Troubleshooting Click Add Port Troubleshooting Network Domain File Transfer Troubleshooting Troubleshooting User’s Manual Creating a Share in Windows XP Home Installing the Server Only component using XP HomeWindows XP Home Windows XP Home Telephone Technical Support Technical SupportReseller Technical Support Terminal Report F00000001 Sample Reports Troubleshooting Check Digit 1D Bar Code2D Bar Code ActiveSync Falcon Management Utility FMU Falcon ConfigDevice Partnership Portable Data Server Error LogNetwork ID Packages Locator URL SymbologyStart Subnet Mask Tracert Falcon Management Utility NET AddArchitecture Basic Files Complete System Control Datalogic MIBs Printing MIB MIB Files Network Network Settings PackageKeystrokes Menubar XML TroubleshootingUniform Resource Locator URL USB User Interface Index User’s Manual Index Ascii Character Set Corporate Headquarters