Chapter 3
Data Communication
MT380 enables users to link to a host computer via RS232/485 cable or Ethernet cable for data communication.
Ethernet
Port
RS232/485
Port
Mini USB
Port (Host)
Establishing USB Connection
Connect the provided mini USB cable to the terminal’s USB host port, and connect the other end to a
USB peripheral, such as keyboard, mouse, memory card, and HID compliant device.
Establishing Device-PC Connection
The following connection methods are provided.
Serial Cable
1.
Plug the provided RS232 communication cable into the PC’s 9-pin COM port.
2.
Connect the other end to MT380 RS232 interface Port.
Ethernet Cable
1.
Plug an Ethernet cable into the PC’s RJ-45 Ethernet Port.
2.
Connect the other end of the cable to MT380 Ethernet Port.
NOTE:
In order for the optional power over Ethernet module to support power over the RJ-45
Ethernet cable, the client side must have a POE Hub.
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Establishing WiFi Connection
MT380 supports wireless communication with a built-in WiFi card for 802.11b/g wireless LAN.
Everytime when you power on the device, the pop-on window with wireless information will appear. If not, tap the network icon on the task bar.
1.
Under the Wireless Information tab, double-tap Add New... to add a new network.
Network icon
2.
Enter the SSID (UTE for example).
Select Open from the Authentication drop-down menu.
Uncheck The key is provided automati-
cally, and input the 10-digit Network key.
Tap OK.
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3.
The new network is automatically connected.
If not, tap Connect to connect the new network (UTE for example).
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Using ActiveSync
Using Microsoft ActiveSync, you can synchronize and transfer information between your desktop computer and terminal.
Additional Capabilities
With ActiveSync, you can also:
• Back up and restore your device data.
• Copy (rather than synchronize) files between your device and desktop computer.
• Control when synchronization occurs by selecting a synchronization mode. For example, you can synchronize continually while connected to your desktop computer or only when you choose the synchronize command.
• Select which information types are synchronized and control how much data is synchronized.
For example, you can choose how many weeks of past appointments you want to synchronize.
Requirements
To synchronize, ActiveSync program must be installed on both your desktop computer and the terminal.
MT380 terminal ships with ActiveSync already installed. You can download and install the most current version of ActiveSync from www.microsoft.com.
Installing Microsoft ActiveSync
In order to exchange data between your computer and MT380, Microsoft ActiveSync must be installed on your computer.
NOTE:
If you have a previous version of the Microsoft ActiveSync installed in your computer, uninstall it first before installing the latest version of Microsoft ActiveSync. MT380 IPbased Access Control Terminal requires ActiveSync version 4.5 or higher.
To install Microsoft ActiveSync on your computer:
1.
Close any open programs, including those that run at startup, and disable any virus-scanning software.
2.
Download the ActiveSync software from the Microsoft ActiveSync Download page at
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsmobile/activesync/activesync45.mspx.
3.
Browse to the location of the downloaded file, and double-click it.
The installation wizard begins.
4.
Follow the instructions on the screen to install Microsoft ActiveSync.
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Connecting the Device to Your Computer
1.
Locate the I/O panel on MT380’s rear cover, and remove the I/O panel by twisting a
Philips screwdriver on the cross mark shown as the illustration.
2.
Connect the provided full RS232 converter cable to the terminal’s full-duplex RS232 port, and then connect the other end to PC.
3.
Power on MT380.
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4.
ActiveSync starts automatically and configure the communication port to work with MT380. The New Partnership setup wizard automatically starts.
NOTE:
If ActiveSync doesn’t start automatically, click → Pro-
grams → Microsoft Active-
Sync.
If a message appears indicating that it is unable to detect a connection, click the Cancel button and manually configure the communication settings.
5.
Follow the onscreen instructions.
6.
When the configuration process is complete, the ActiveSync window appears.
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7.
Synchronization will be initialized and will take place if you’ve chosen to synchronize periodically or upon connection.
NOTE:
Your computer can create a partnership with multiple MT380s. Also, a MT380 can create a partnership with up to two computers.
8.
On MT380, tap → Settings → Con- trol Panel → PC Connection.
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9.
Check Enable direct connections to the
desktop computer.
Tap Change Connection.
10. Select the type of connection you want to use.
Setting up the Wireless Local Area Network Card
MT380 automatically detects RF cards during the first-time installation. Note that you can use one of the following two ways to set the IP address:
• Obtaining an IP Address via DHCP Server
• Specifying an IP Address
Obtaining an IP Address via DHCP Server
To obtain the IP address via DHCP server, make sure a DHCP server is available in your LAN environment.
1.
Tap
Network and Dial-up Connections.
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2.
Tap DM9ISA1.
3.
Tap the radio button next to Obtain an IP
address via DHCP and then tap the OK.
Specifying an IP Address
If there is no DHCP server available/if you want to specify an IP address, assign IP address to each
MT380 as follows:
1.
Tap then double-tap Network and Dial-up
Connections.
2.
Tap DM9ISA1.
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3.
Tap the radio button next to Specify IP
Address.
Input the proper IP address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway.
4.
Tap the Name Servers tab, and then input the proper Primary DNS, Secondary DNS,
Primary WINS, and Secondary WINS.
To avoid conflict with your LAN environment, consult with your MIS department for the correct TCP/IP setting.
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