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Communications

4-21

Host Computer Configuration

The host computer must be setup with the appropriate communication software and connection
settings. This describes using Microsoft

®

ActiveSync software on both the terminal and the host

computer. To configure the host computer:

1.

Download and install ActiveSync. See

Installing ActiveSync on page 4-3

.

2.

Configure the connection settings. The host computer must be configured for TCP/IP
network communications.

a. Click the ActiveSync icon

b. Click on File - Connection settings

c. In the Connection settings dialog box, select the Allow Network (Ethernet) and Remote

Access Service (RAS) server connection with this desktop computer option.
Other options may be selected, for example, Allow serial cable or infrared connection to
this COM port
.

3.

Click OK.

Before communicating through an ethernet connection, create a partnership
between the mobile computer and the host computer. See

Setting up a

Partnership on page 4-4

for detailed instructions.