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Socket® Wi-Fi® Products For Windows Mobile • Hardware: Go Wi-Fi!™ Versions E300, E500, P300, P300x, P500, and P500x • Software: Wi-Fi Companion User’s Guide

E | Technical Support 63 Limited Warranty 65 Limited Software Warranty 66 Regulatory Compliance for Go Wi-Fi! 67 4

1 | Introduction Socket Wi-Fi products for Windows Mobile are the perfect tools to connect to enterprise and public Wi-Fi systems, so you can access email, the Internet, and corporate servers from your favorite Pocket PC. Socket Go Wi-Fi! Available in both Secure Digital (SD) and CompactFlash (CF) form factors, Socket Go Wi-Fi! wireless LAN cards use Direct Sequence Spread Spectrum (DSSS) technology to provide a high-capacity network and are Wi-Fi Certified to interoperate with other Wi-Fi products. The E300 and E500 conform to IEEE 802.11b specifications with data rates up to 11 Mbps. The P300, P300x, P500 and P500x comply with IEEE 802.11b/g with data rates up to 54 Mbps. The Battery Friendly® Go Wi-Fi! cards were designed to use minimal power, so you can use them longer without having to stop and recharge your Pocket PC. The cards work with these types of WLAN security: • Open systems • 40/64-bit or 128-bit WEP encryption • 802.1x with EAP-TLS or PEAP • WPA and WPA-PSK (Windows Mobile 2003SE and 5.0 only) Socket Go Wi-Fi! P300 and P500 also support AES and WPA-2 Enterprise. Odyssey Client from Juniper Networks is required. For more information, please visit: www.juniper.net/customers/support/products/oac.jsp Socket Wi-Fi Companion Socket Wi-Fi Companion is an intuitive and graphical utility for Pocket PCs with either a Socket Go Wi-Fi! card or a built-in WLAN radio. The software enables you to find WLANs in range, view their properties in detail, and connect whenever your favorite networks are available. You can even manage power settings to maximize battery life. Plus, diagnostic tools and connection statistics are provided for advanced users. CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 5

System Requirements Note: For information about support for MontaVista Linux and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS), please email developers@socketmobile.com Minimum device requirements for Wi-Fi Companion software: • Pocket PC running Windows Mobile 2003, 2003SE or 5.0 • Socket Go Wi-Fi! card or WLAN radio built into Pocket PC • Software installation via ActiveSync requires ActiveSync 4.0 or greater. Alternatively, advanced users can install a CAB file. Additional device requirements for Go Wi-Fi! E300, P300 or P300x (SD cards): • Available SDIO slot • For Windows Mobile 2003/2003SE, SDIO Now! software from BSQUARE is required in ROM Additional device requirements for Go Wi-Fi! E500, P500 or P500x (CF cards): • Available CF or PC Card slot (PC Card adapter required for PC slot) • The Go Wi-Fi! E500 only connects to access points or radios that use long preamble. Every 802.11b/g access point supports long preamble, and most are configured this way by default. Product Registration Software Activation for Software-Only Package If you purchased Socket Wi-Fi Companion for use with your Pocket PC’s built-in WLAN radio, product registration is required to activate a full version of the software. Otherwise, the software will expire three days after installation. Register at: www.socketmobile.com/wfc. See Chapter 2 for instructions. This website is specifically for Wi-Fi Companion activation and not the general product registration site. General Product Registration Registration is not required to use Wi-Fi Companion with the Go Wi-Fi! cards, but is highly recommend. Registered users receive the following benefits: • Priority for technical support • Special offers for future products and product upgrades • The latest new product information Register online at: www.socketcom.mobile/prodreg. Do not use this website to try to obtain an activation code for Wi-Fi Companion. 6

Useful Links • Software updates: www.socketmobile.com/support/support_wlan.asp • Device compatibility database: www.socketmobile.com/matrix • For a list of Wi-Fi hotspots and service providers in your area, visit www.socketmobile.com/product/wlan.asp and click on the Public HotSpots info link. Go Wi-Fi! Status Indicator LEDs E300/P300 Link LED LED LED Behavior Meaning Off Radio disabled/cannot transmit. Slow flash Radio on, not connected. Link On Connected E500 LEDs LED LED Behavior Meaning Off Radio disabled/cannot transmit. Flashing Radio on, using Power Save Mode Power Green On Radio on, not using Power Save Mode Off Radio disabled/cannot transmit. Slow flash Radio on, no data traffic. Activity Amber Rapid flash Connected. Faster flash denotes greater network activity. P500 LEDs: LED LED Behavior Meaning Off Power off. Power Green On Power on. Off Not connected. Flashing Transmitting/receiving data. Activity Blue On Connected. CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION 7

2 | Software Installation Follow these instructions to install the software into your Pocket PC. • If you are using Wi-Fi Companion with the built-in WLAN radio of your Pocket PC, you will need to register the software after you install it to activate a full version of the software. • If you are using Socket Go Wi-Fi!, you will need to install two software components: the card drivers and Wi-Fi Companion. No software registration is required to use the software with Go Wi-Fi! A DVANCED USERS: For CAB file installation instructions, please refer to the README file in the installation CD. . Software Installation 1. Go Wi-Fi!: If your Pocket PC already has an older version of Socket WLAN software, you must completely remove it before you install the new software. Remove both the utility and the card drivers. • Make sure the WLAN card is not in the Pocket PC. • Tap Start | Settings | System tab | Remove Programs. • Select the WLAN card drivers and tap Remove. • Repeat to remove the WLAN utiity. • Soft reset the Pocket PC by pressing the reset button. 2. Make sure you have ActiveSync 4.0 or greater. Download it free online: msdn.microsoft.com/mobility/windowsmobile/downloads/default.aspx 3. Make an active connection between your Pocket PC and a host PC. Use ActiveSync and a serial/USB connection cable or cradle. 8

ActiveSync should report Connected, and the ActiveSync icon should turn green. 4. Insert the installation CD into your host PC. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to access your CD-ROM drive. Alternatively, if you downloaded the software from Socket’s website, extract and save the contents to your computer. Remember where you save the software. 5. If you plan to use Socket Go Wi-Fi!, you must install the card drivers first, then install Wi-Fi Companion. In the CD contents, click on the correct DriverSetup.exe file for your version of Socket Go Wi-Fi! If you plan to use the built-in WLAN radio of your Pocket PC, install Wi-Fi Companion. In the CD contents, click on WIFISoftwareSetup.exe. CHAPTER 2: SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 9

6. The InstallShield Wizard will begin. Follow the wizard to install the software. 7. If you plan to use Socket Go Wi-Fi!, after installing the card drivers, install Wi-Fi Companion. Return to the CD contents and click on WIFISoftwareSetup.exe. Follow the wizard to install the software. 8. After software installation, disconnect the Pocket PC from the host PC. 9. Soft reset the Pocket PC by pressing the reset button. IMPORTANT! If you installed Socket Wi-Fi Companion on a Pocket PC with built-in WLAN, you must register the software. Otherwise, the software will expire in three days. See the instructions on the next page. No software registration is required for Socket Go Wi-Fi! 10

Software Registration — Built-in WLAN Radios only 1. To register the software, access Socket’s Wi-Fi Companion Software Registration Wizard at www.socketmobile.com/wfc. 2. In the first screen, enter the CD Serial Key printed on a sticker inside the CD case. 3. As directed in the next screen, check your Pocket PC’s owner name. To register the software, you will need to enter the owner name. If you have not assigned an owner name yet to your Pocket PC, tap Start | Settings | Owner Information to do so. Note: Some devices automatically enter a space after the owner name. Make sure you delete any space after your owner name. 4. In the next screen, enter your Pocket PC’s owner name. CHAPTER 2: SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 11

5. Complete the rest of the wizard. You will receive an activation code by email. 6. Make sure your Pocket PC’s clock is set for the correct date, or the registration code will be rejected. Tap Start | Settings | Clock. After adjusting the date, tap ok. 7. Start Wi-Fi Companion. Either turn on the WLAN radio of your Pocket PC to automatically launch the program, or tap Start | Programs | Wi-Fi Companion. 8. Tap on the Socket status icon at the top of your screen to view the main screen of Wi-Fi Companion. Socket status icon, search mode. 12

9. In the main screen of Wi-Fi Companion, tap About at the bottom of the screen. 10. At the bottom of the About screen, tap Register. 11. In the Product Registration screen, enter the code you received by email. Tap ok. CHAPTER 2: SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 13

STEP 1: Insert Go Wi-Fi! or Turn on Built-in WLAN Radio If using Socket Go Wi-Fi!, insert the card into the card slot of your Pocket PC. Make sure the card is positioned correctly in the slot. In most cases, it should be right-side up. Do not use excessive force, or damage may occur. Note: To remove the SD card, press it into the slot. A spring will push the card out. Do not remove the card by simply pulling, or damage may occur. If using a WLAN radio built into your Pocket PC, turn on the radio. Refer to your Pocket PC manual for instructions. Note: Your screen may vary from the one shown. CHAPTER 3: OPEN OR WEP-ENABLED NETWORKS 15

STEP 2: Start Wi-Fi Companion 1. After you insert the WLAN card or turn on the WLAN radio of your Pocket PC, Wi-Fi Companion will automatically launch, indicated by the Socket status icon at the top of the screen. Tap on the icon. The icon varies depending on your connection status. Socket status icon, search mode. Windows Mobile 5.0: You can also tap Notification at the bottom of the Today screen to access the main screen of Wi-Fi Companion. Alternatively, you can manually start the program by tapping: Start | Programs | Wi-Fi Companion. 2. The main screen of Wi-Fi Companion will appear. 16

If your device shows two tabs, enter the following settings: ¾ Authentication tab: Uncheck all boxes. Tap ok. WEP-Enabled Networks Make sure your WEP key has the correct length. For 40/64-bit WEP, the key length is 10 hexadecimal or 5 ASCII characters. For 128-bit WEP, the key length is 26 hexadecimal or 13 ASCII characters. Depending on your Pocket PC version, your device may show two or three tabs at the bottom of the screen. If your device shows three tabs, enter the following settings: ¾ Network Key tab • Authentication: Select Open. • Data Encryption: Select WEP. T • he Key is provided for me automatically: Uncheck. Enter the Network key and Key index. Use the correct key length. ¾ 802.1x tab Uncheck Use IEEE 802.1x network access control and tap ok. CHAPTER 3: OPEN OR WEP-ENABLED NETWORKS 19

Main Screen of Wi-Fi Companion The screen content varies depending on your connection status. Socket status icon. Tap to access this screen from outside the utility. Your device properties. • Device name • IP address • Packets sent and received The icon always appears regardless of connection status. Tap to view more IP addresses. For P300/P500, also tap to turn the radio on/off Access point/remote device properties. • SSID • Connection duration • Signal quality rating and percentage • MAC address (also known as BSSID) • Channel number (in black circle) Tap for Wi-Fi Finder. } Encryption status. Tap to access a certificate management utility for WPA or 802.1x if needed. Internet ready. Tap to access email, the Internet, ping or trace route. Icon appears only when Internet access is ready. Data rate. Tap to view signal strength and data rate distribution. CHAPTER 3: OPEN OR WEP-ENABLED NETWORKS 21

STEP 1: Prepare Network Information Verify Device and Network Compatibility Some Pocket PCs can only connect to certain types of WPA and 802.1x networks. Check with your Pocket PC manufacturer. Your Pocket PC may only be able to connect to WPA and 802.1x networks that satisfy requirements such as: • Windows Internet Information Service (IIS) • Windows Internet Authentication Service (IAS) • Windows Certification Authority (CA) with automatic approval and correct Pocket PC certificate format (via MS certificate template) • Access point configured only for WPA or 802.1x (i.e., no multi-mode support or static 128-bit WEP keys) Prepare Security Settings If the network is compatible, ask the administrator for the necessary security settings:  Wireless network name, known as SSID (case sensitive)  Authentication type, user name, password, domain  Pre-Shared Key, key format (hex or ASCII)  Use of either DHCP or Static IP to assign IP addresses  Authentication permission restrictions (e.g., domain administrators only) For a Network Information Form that you can send to your network administrator, go to any of the following: • Appendix C of this User’s Guide • Docs folder on the CD • ftp://ftp.socketmobile.com/wlan/WLAN_NetworkForm.txt If your network only allows domain administrators to authenticate, ask your network administrator to assign you this privilege. Obtain Authentication Certificate(s)  Ask the network administrator for a copy of the root certificate from a Trusted Root Authority (no intermediary authority) if required. Installation instructions begin on the next page. EAP-TLS only: You also need to set up a cabled connection to the network to install a personal certificate. Installation instructions begin on the next page. CHAPTER 4: WPA OR 802.1X 23

STEP 2: Install Authentication Certificate(s) If your network uses PEAP authentication, you need to install only a root certificate. If your network uses EAP-TLS authentication, you need to install both a root and a personal certificate. Install a Root Certificate 1. If you have not done so already, get a root (server) certificate from your network administrator. The root certificate must come from a Trusted Root Authority (not an intermediary authority). 2. If Socket Go Wi-Fi! is inserted into your Pocket PC, remove it. 3. Make an active connection between your Pocket PC and host PC. Use ActiveSync and a serial/USB cable or cradle. 4. Use My Computer or Windows Explorer to access your Mobile Device and copy the root certificate into your Pocket PC. Remember where you save the certificate. 5. On your Pocket PC, use File Explorer to navigate to the file location. Tap on the certificate. 6. A message will ask if you want to install the certificate. Tap Yes. • If your network uses PEAP, disconnect your Pocket PC from the host PC. Soft reset the Pocket PC by pressing the reset button. Now you are ready to insert the Go Wi-Fi! card or turn on your Pocket PC’s built-in radio. • If your network uses EAP-TLS, you also need to install a personal (client) certificate. 24

$Install a Personal Certificate 1. To install a personal certificate, start Wi-Fi Companion. Tap Start | Programs | Wi-Fi Companion. 2. In the main screen of Wi-Fi Companion, tap on the keys icon if present. Alternatively, you can tap Tools | Certificates | Enroll. 3. Enter the User, Password, and Server provided by your network administrator. In the User field, enter your domain and user name in the format shown, using a backslash (“\”) between the domain and user name. Note: In the Server field, enter either the name or the IP address (using standard dot notation) of the server running Certificate Services on your network. 4. Tap Retrieve. After your Pocket PC retrieves a personal certificate, tap ok. 5. Disconnect the Pocket PC from the host PC. CHAPTER 4: WPA OR 802.1X 25$

STEP 3: Insert Go Wi-Fi! or Turn on WLAN Radio If using Socket Go Wi-Fi!, insert the card into the slot of your Pocket PC. Make sure the card is positioned correctly in the slot. In most cases, it should be right-side up. Do not use excessive force, or damage may occur. Note: To remove the SD card, press it into the slot. A spring will push the card out. Do not remove the card by simply pulling, or damage may occur. If using a WLAN radio built into your Pocket PC, turn on the radio. Refer to your Pocket PC manual for instructions. Note: Your screen may vary from the one shown. 26

STEP 4: Start Wi-Fi Companion 1. After you insert the WLAN card or turn on the WLAN radio of your Pocket PC, Wi-Fi Companion will automatically launch, indicated by the Socket status icon at the top of the screen. Tap on the icon. The icon varies depending on your connection status. Socket status icon, search mode. Windows Mobile 5.0: You can also tap Notification at the bottom of the Today screen to access the main screen of Wi-Fi Companion. Alternatively, you can manually start the program by tapping: Start | Programs | Wi-Fi Companion. 2. The main screen of Wi-Fi Companion will appear. CHAPTER 4: WPA OR 802.1X 27

2. Follow the appropriate instructions for your type of network to enter the necessary security settings. WPA Networks ¾ Network Key tab • Authentication: Select the correct WPA type, either WPA or WPA-PSK. If using WPA-PSK, also enter the Network key. The key length must be either 64 hex or 8-63 ASCII characters. • Data Encryption: Select TKIP. ¾ 802.1x tab • Use IEEE 802.1x network access control: Check. • EAP Type: Select the type of EAP authentication used by your network, either PEAP or Smart Card or Certificate (EAP-TLS) When done, tap ok. 30

802.1x Networks Depending on your Pocket PC 2003 version, your device may show two or three tabs at the bottom of the screen. If your device shows three tabs, enter the following settings: ¾ Network Key tab • Authentication: Select Open. • Data Encryption: Select WEP. T • he Key is provided for me automatically: Check if the key is automatically provided, otherwise uncheck. ¾ 802.1x tab • Use IEEE 802.1x network access control: Check. • EAP Type: Select the correct EAP type for your network, either PEAP or Smart Card or Certificate (EAP-TLS) • When done, tap ok. If your device shows two tabs, enter the following settings: ¾ Authentication tab • Data encryption (WEP Enabled): Check. • Network Authentication (Shared mode): Uncheck. • The key is provided to me automatically: Check. • Enable network access using IEEE 802.1x. Check. Select the correct EAP type for your network. • When done, tap ok. CHAPTER 4: WPA OR 802.1X 31

5 | Wi-Fi Companion This chapter explains how to use the different features of Socket Wi-Fi Companion software. The utility allows you to do the following: • Turn wireless radio on/off • View IP addresses • Find networks • Enable power save • Ping • Trace route • Enroll a personal certificate for EAP-TLS • Manage certificates • View rates • View graphs • View tables • View Help files 34

Turn Wireless Radio On/Off You may want to turn off the radio to save power or if you are entering an area with radio restrictions (e.g., on an airplane). Go Wi-Fi! P300, P300x, P500, P500x 1. In the main screen of Wi-Fi Companion, tap and hold your stylus on the device icon. In the pop-up menu, tap Turn Radio OFF. 2. To turn the radio on again, tap on the device icon again and in the pop-up menu, tap Turn radio ON. Device with Built-in Radio 1. Tap on the connection icon (two arrows) at the top of your screen. In the bubble that appears, tap Turn on flight mode. 2. To turn the radio on again, tap on the connectivity icon (two arrows with an “x”). In the bubble that appears, tap Turn off flight mode. CHAPTER 4: WI-FI COMPANION 35

View IP Addresses You can only view IP address data if the WLAN card is actively connected to a WLAN network. . 1. Whenever your device has connected to a WLAN, the main screen of Socket Wi-Fi Companion will display the device’s IP address, labeled as either “DHCP” or “static.” To view more comprehensive IP address information, do either of the following: • Tap on the device icon. • Tap Tools | IP Addresses. 2. The IP Addresses screen will appear, reporting Gateway, DNS server, DHCP server, and other IP address assignments. Note: Lease information appears only if a network uses DHCP. 3. If your network uses DHCP, the Renew and Release functions will be enabled at the bottom of the screen. • Renew: Tap to get a new IP address and/or to update related lease data. • Release: Tap to release the IP address from the DHCP server. 36

Enable Power Save Socket Wi-Fi Companion offers both automatic and manual power management for the WLAN card. 1. In the main screen of Wi-Fi Companion, tap Tools | Power save. 2. The Power Save screen will appear. If desired, check the box Manage the radio power automatically for automatic power management. Wi-Fi Companion will enable best performance when charging and best power savings when running on batteries. Otherwise, uncheck the box and use the slider to manually choose your power setting. 3. Tap ok. CHAPTER 4: WI-FI COMPANION 39

Install Personal Certificate for EAP-TLS Socket Wi-Fi Companion a quick link to the Cert Enroll utility, which helps you install a personal certificate, required to connect to 802.1x networks running EAP-TLS authentication. 1. In the main screen of Wi-Fi Companion, tap Tools | Certificates | Enroll. 2. The Personal Certificate Enrollment screen will appear. For help using the utility, pleaser refer to Chapter 3. 40

Manage Certificates Windows Mobile includes a built-in utility for managing authentification certificates for WPA, AES, and 802.1x networks. Socket Wi-Fi Companion provides quick links to Microsoft’s certificate management utility. 1. In the main screen of Socket Wi-Fi Companion, you can quickly access the Microsoft certificate management utility by either of two methods: • If the card is currently connected to a WLAN, the security status icon will appear as a pair of keys if the correct security settings have been configured, otherwise an error symbol will appear. Tap on the icon. • Tap Tools | Certificates | Manage. 2. The Manage Certificates utility will appear. For help installing certificates for WPA or 802.1x, refer to Chapters 3. For more information about the certificate management utility, refer to your Pocket PC manual. CHAPTER 4: WI-FI COMPANION 41

Ping Use Ping to perform an ICMP ping to another address on the network. Ping is useful as a diagnostic tool to establish Layer 3 connectivity to another network node. In the continuous ping mode, it can also be used as a site survey tool to determine the edge of WLAN range or to look for spots with no coverage (dead spots). 1. In the main screen of Wi-Fi Companion, tap Tools | Utilities | Ping. 2. The Ping screen will appear. Tap Tools | Configure. 3. In the Configure Ping screen, enter the appropriate settings: • Address: Enter a target address in the form of an IP address or a URL that can be resolved by a Domain Name System (DNS). For convenience, the last address used is the default, and the drop-down list shows prior addresses used. • Size: Select a packet size, from 32 bytes up to 65550. • Content: Select the packet payload data — either All 00, All FF (hexadecimal), or Random. • Repeat: Select a repeat number of pings, from a minimum of 5 to a maximum of Continuous. • Verify Data: Select either Yes or No. • Tap ok. 42

4. The main Ping screen will reappear. Tap Start. 5. The ping test will begin. For each successful ping, the Roundtrip Time (RTT) will be shown. A line graph will display the series of RTTs for the last 24 pings. If a ping is not successful within 2 seconds, a timeout will be displayed. 6. To stop the test, tap Stop. A prompt will report statistics of the test results. View the statistics and tap ok. To view the statistics again, tap Tools | Statistics. CHAPTER 4: WI-FI COMPANION 43

Trace Route The Trace Route tool traces a packet from the Pocket PC to an Internet host, showing each hop and how long it takes to reach the destination. This allows the user to figure out where the longest delays are occurring if performance appears slow. 1. In the main screen of Wi-Fi Companion, tap Tools | Utilities | Trace Route. 2. The Trace Route screen will appear. Tap Tools | Configure. 3. In the Configure Trace Route screen, enter the appropriate settings: • Address: Enter a target address in the form of an IP address or a URL that can be resolved by a Domain Name System (DNS). For convenience, the last address used is the default, and the drop-down list shows prior addresses used. • Max hops: Select the maximum number of hops (default is 20). • Resolve IP: Indicate whether you want to resolve the IP address from a URL (default is Yes). • Tap ok. 4. In the main Trace Route screen, tap Start. 44

5. The Trace Route test will begin. For each successful hop, the hop time, host name and IP address are shown. Tap Stop to stop the trace at any time, or let the trace run until it is complete. 6. When the trace is complete, the Statistics dialog box will report the best hop, worst hop, average hop, and number of timeouts. Tap ok to close the box. To view the statistics again, tap Tools | Statistics. To view the full host name for any of the hops, simply tap on the hop in the list. CHAPTER 4: WI-FI COMPANION 45

View Rates Note: You can only view statistical rate information if the WLAN card is actively connected to a WLAN network. 1. Whenever your device has connected to a WLAN, the main screen of Wi-Fi Companion will display the connection’s data rate. To view more comprehensive data rate information, do either of the following: • Tap on the data rate icon. • Tap Statistics | Rates. 2. The Rates screen will appear, reporting the current signal strength, signal quality, and a history of the relative number of packets sent at the 12 possible 802.11b/g connection speeds. Additionally, the screen shows the current BSSID and connection duration. The green arrow indicates the current network speed. 3. By default, the Pocket PC will refresh the rate information every second. To configure the refresh rate to something different, tap Configure at the bottom of the screen. 46

View Graphs You can only view the statistical graphs if the WLAN card is actively connected to a WLAN network. 1. In the main screen of Wi-Fi Companion, tap Statistics | Graphs. 2. The Graphs screen will appear, displaying scrolling line graphs of the signal quality, rate, and sent and received data rates. Note: Square screen devices will only show the signal quality and sent and received data rates. Two numbers are reported with each graph: the current value (displayed on the left side, after the graph title) and the maximum value (displayed on the far right). For the Sent and Received graphs, the maximum value may change. 3. By default, the Pocket PC will refresh the graph information every second. To configure the refresh rate to something different, tap Configure at the bottom of the screen. CHAPTER 4: WI-FI COMPANION 47

View Tables You can only view the statistical tables if the WLAN card is actively connected to a WLAN network. 1. In the main screen of Wi-Fi Companion, tap Statistics | Tables. 2. The Tables screen will appear, displaying a table of comprehensive information about the current connection. The table is divided into five screens: IP, TCP, UDP, ICMP, and Interface. Almost all of the information presented in the tables relates to performance and error counts. Tap on a column header to sort the data. Reset: Tap to reset the contents of the Current column to zero. Refresh: Tap to refresh the data of the open table. By default, the data will refresh every time you open a new table (e.g., when you switch between the different tabs). 48

View Help Files There are two ways to access Help files for Socket Wi-Fi Companion. • To view a list of all the Help files, make sure Socket Wi-Fi Companion is running and tap Start | Help. • To view a Help file for the screen of Socket Wi-Fi Companion that is currently open, tap on the Help button . Except for the main screen, all screens of Socket Wi-Fi Companion feature a Help button. CHAPTER 4: WI-FI COMPANION 49

Appendix A Specifications Go Wi-Fi! E300 (802.11b SD card) Physical Characteristics: Card Dimensions: 1.57 x 0.94 x 0.08 in (40 x 24 x 2.1 mm) Total Weight: 0.1 oz (4 g) Operating Temperature: +14 to +158 °F (0 to +70 °C) Storage Temperature: -22 to +176 °F (-30 to +80 °C) Power Consumption (3.3 V Supply): Transmission: 187 mA Receive: 146 mA Power-Saving Idle (listening): 15.8 mA Power-Saving Sleep: 0.92 mA Hardware Support: • Pocket PC running Windows Mobile 5.0 with SDIO slot • Pocket PC running Windows Mobile 2003/2003SE with SDIO slot and SDIO Now! software from BSQUARE in ROM • For information about support for MontaVista Linux and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS), please submit an online inquiry to Socket Development Services at www.socketmobile.com/contact/note_contact.asp?EmailID=4&Status=Sales&Product=WiFi Compatible Processors: • Intel XScale • Samsung MIPS • Texas Instruments OMAP Interface Standards: SDIO Standards Conformance: Wi-Fi Certified — Enterprise Edition Meets 802.1x requirements SDIO 1.1 Transmit Power Output: 32 mW nominal, 40 mW maximum 50 | APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS

Receiver Sensitivity: 1 Mbps: -91 dBm 11 Mbps: -83 dBm Data Rate: Complies with 802.11b specification to provide data rates up to 11 Mbps, with range and throughput optimized by Dynamic Rate Scaling to 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps Frequency Range: 2.4-2.5 GHz band Range: Indoors: Approx. 300 feet (100 m) (typical office environment) Outdoors: Approx. 1,000 feet (300 m) Access Protocol: Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance Protocol (CSMA/CA) Security Encryption/Authentication Hardware Support: 40/64-bit and 128-bit WEP data encryption 802.1x with EAP-TLS or PEAP Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), WPA with Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK) Software Included: Socket WLAN CD Hardware Warranty: Three years Certification/Compliance: FCC: Part 15, subpart C Industry Canada RSS210 Europe: CE Mark, R&TTE Directive Australia: C-Tick APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS | 51

Go Wi-Fi! E500 (802.11b CF card) Physical Characteristics: CF Type I Size: 56.6 x 42.8 x 3.3 mm Total Weight: 13.6 g Operating Temperature: 32 to 158 °F (0 to 70 °C) Storage Temperature: +5 to 185 °F (-15 to +85 °C) Power Consumption (3.3 V Supply): Idle (listening): <20 mA Transmission: 265 mA Interface Standards: CompactFlash Interface: CompactFlash Type I With CompactFlash-to-PC Card Adapter: PCMCIA, Type II Standards Conformance: Wi-Fi Certified — Enterprise Edition Meets 802.1x requirements CompactFlash Spec. 2.0 Output Power: 40 mW maximum Data Rate: Complies with 802.11b specification to provide data rates up to 11 Mbps, with range and throughput optimized by Dynamic Rate Scaling to 5.5, 2, and 1 Mbps Frequency Range: U.S., Europe, and Japan product covering 2.4-2.5 GHz, programmable for different country regulations Range: Approx. 300 feet (100 m) (typical office environment) Access Protocol: Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance Protocol (CSMA/CA) Security Encryption/Authentication Hardware Support: 40-bit and 128-bit WEP data encryption 802.1x with EAP-TLS or PEAP Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), WPA-PSK (Pre-Shared Key) Operating System Support: Windows Mobile 2003, 2003SE and 5.0 Software Included: Installation CD Warranty: CompactFlash Card: Three years 52 | APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS

Certification/Compliance: FCC: Part 15, subpart C ETS 300 328 ETS 300 826 TX Maximum Radiated EIRP: U.S.: FCC Part 15.247 Europe: ETS 300 328 Canada: IC RSS210 TX Out-of-Band Emissions: U.S.: FCC Part 15.247, 15.205, 15.209 Europe: ETS 300 328 APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS | 53

Go Wi-Fi! P300/P300x (802.11b/g SD card) Physical Characteristics: Card Dimensions: 1.57 x 0.94 x 0.08 in (40 x 24 x 2.1 mm) Total Weight: 226.8 g Operating Temperature: +32 to +158 °F (0 to +70 °C) Storage Temperature: +5 to +185 °F (-20 to +85 °C) Power Consumption (3.3 V Supply): Idle: <20 mA (estimated) Transmission: 265 mA (peak) Hardware Support: • Pocket PC running Windows Mobile 5.0 with SDIO slot • Pocket PC running Windows Mobile 2003/2003SE with SDIO slot and SDIO Now! software from BSQUARE in ROM • For information about support for MontaVista Linux and Real-Time Operating Systems (RTOS), please submit an online inquiry to Socket Development Services at www.socketmobile.com/contact/note_contact.asp?EmailID=4&Status=Sales&Product=WiFi Interface Standards: SDIO 1.1 or greater Standards Conformance: Wi-Fi Certified — Enterprise Edition Meets 802.1x requirements WPA-2 Enterprise (certification pending) CCX v1/v2 IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g Transmit Power Output: CCK: 13 dBm (typical) OFDM: 15 dBm (typical) Tx Maximum Radiated: CCK: 15 dBm (estimated) EIRP: 15 dBm (estimated) Data Rate: 802.11g: Data rate dynamically shifts between 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 and 6 Mbps based on signal strength, for maximum availability and reliability of connection. OFDM with BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM and 54-QAM (at 6/9, 12/18, 24/36, and 48/54 Mbps, respectively) 54 | APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS

802.11b: Data rate dynamically shifts between 11, 5, 5M, 2M, and 1 Mbps based on signal strength, for maximum availability and reliability of connection. (802.11g: DSSS with BPSK, QPSK, and CCK (at 1,2, and 5.5/11 Mbps, respectively) Frequency Range: North America: 2.412-2.462 GHz, channels 1-11 Europe ETSI: 2.412-2.472 GHz, channels 1-13 Japan: 2.412-2.484 GHz, channels 1-14 Indoor Range: Approx. 300 ft (100 m) (typical office environment) Access Protocol: Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance Protocol (CSMA/CA) Security Encryption/Authentication Hardware Support: 40/64-bit and 128-bit WEP data encryption 802.1x with EAP-TLS or PEAP Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA), WPA with Pre-Shared Key (WPA-PSK) AES, WPA2 Software Included: Socket WLAN CD Hardware Warranty: Three years Certification/Compliance: FCC: Part 15, Subpart C Industry Canada RSS210 Europe: CE: EN 300 328, EN 301 489-17 TELEC: pending APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS | 55

Go Wi-Fi! P500/P500x (802.11b/g CF card) Physical Characteristics: CF Type I Size: 56.1 x 42.8 x 3.3 mm) Total Weight: 13.6 g Operating Temperature: 32 to 158 °F (0 to 70 °C) Storage Temperature: +5 to 185 °F (-20 to +85 °C) Power Consumption (3.3 V Supply): Idle: <20 mA (estimated) Transmission: 265 mA (peak) Transmit Power: CCK: 13 dBm typical OFDM: 15 dBm typical Interface Standards: CompactFlash Interface: CompactFlash Type I With CompactFlash-to-PC Card Adapter: PCMCIA, Type II Standards Conformance: Wi-Fi Certified — Enterprise Edition Meets 802.1x requirements WPA2-Enterprise (certification pending) CCX v1/v2 (certification pending) IEEE 802.11b and 802.11g CompactFlash Spec. 2.0 802.11g: Data rate dynamically shifts between 54, 48, 36, 24, 18, 12, 9 and 6 Mbps based on signal strength, for maximum availability and reliability of connection. OFDM with BPSK, QPSK, and CCK (at 1, 2, and 5/11 Mbps, respectively) 802.11b: Data rate dynamically shifts between 11, 5, 2, and 1 Mbps based on signal strength, for maximum availability and reliability of connection. DSSS with BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM and 54-QAM (at 6/9, 12/18, 24/36, and 48/54 Mbps, respectively) Frequency Range: North America: 2.412-2.462 GHz, channels 1-11 Europe ETSI: 2.412-2.472 GHz, channels 1-13 Japan: 2.412-2.484 GHz, channels 1-14 Programmable for different country regulations Indoor Range: Approx. 300 feet (100 m) (typical office environment) 56 | APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS

Access Protocol: Carrier Sense Multiple Access with Collision Avoidance Protocol (CSMA/CA) Operating System Support: Windows Mobile 2003, 2003SE and 5.0 For information about support for MontaVista Linux, Real Time Operating Systems (RTOS), Linux 2.4/2.6, uITRON or ThreadX, please submit an online inquiry to Socket Development Services at: www.socketmobile.com/contact/note_contact.asp?EmailID=4&Status=Sales&Product=WiFi Software Compatibility: Windows COM port Software Included: Installation CD Warranty: CompactFlash Card: Three years Certification/Compliance: FCC: Part 15, subpart C CE: EN 300 328, EN 301 489-17 Industry Canada: RSS210 Telec TX Maximum Radiated EIRP: CCK: 15 dBm (estimated) OFDM: 17 dBm (estimated) APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS | 57

Appendix B Safety and Usage Tips Please observe these Safety and Usage Tips while using Socket Go Wi-Fi! Product Care • Do not expose this product to liquid, moisture or extreme humidity. • Do not expose this product to extreme high or low temperatures. • Do not drop, throw or try to bend this product, as rough treatment could damage it. • Do not attempt to disassemble this product - a broken seal will void the warranty. The product does not contain consumer serviceable components. Should your Go Wi-Fi! need service, please contact Socket technical support at: www.socketmobile.com/prodreg. After registering your product, log in, click on the Technical Support tab, and click New Trouble Ticket. • Treat this product with care. Keep in a clean, dry and dust-free place. • Changes or modifications of this product, not expressly approved by Socket, may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Antenna Care Do not place a metallic shield around your Go Wi-Fi! card since it will reduce the radio transmission efficiency. Efficient Use For optimum performance, please make sure that there is no metallic surrounding your Go Wi-Fi! card. Driving RF energy may affect some electronic systems in motor vehicles, such as car stereo, safety equipment, etc. Check with your vehicle manufacturer’s representative to be sure that your Go Wi-Fi! card will not affect the electronic system in your vehicle. Aircraft • Turn off the Go Wi-Fi! before boarding any aircraft. • To prevent interference with communications systems, you must not use your Go Wi-Fi card while the plane is in the air. • Do not use it on the ground without permission from the crew.58 | APPENDIX B: SAFETY AND USAGE TIPS

Radio Frequency Exposure Your Go Wi-Fi! is a radio transmitter and receiver. When in operation, it communicates with 802.11b-equipped devices by receiving and transmitting radio frequency (RF) magnetic fields in the frequency range 2.4 to 2.5 GHz. The maximum output power of the radio transmitter is less than 75 mW. The Go Wi-Fi! unit is designed to be in compliance with the RF exposure limits set by national authorities and international health agencies when installed or used separately from other antennas or radio transmitters. Operation of this device excludes body-worn holsters, belt clips, or similar operating configurations, as described in the FCC filing.APPENDIX B: SAFETY AND USAGE TIPS | 59

Appendix C Network Information Consult with your network administrator, or have them complete this form. 1. What is the network’s wireless network name, known as SSID? Note: The name is case-sensitive, maximum length 32 characters. 2. What type of security does your WLAN use? Check one of the boxes A-F below. A Open System (no settings needed, proceed to Question 4) B WEP-40 C WEP-128 D WPA-PSK E WEP-PEAP F WEP-EAP/TLS 3. If you checked B, C, D, E or F, please provide the necessary settings. [B] What is the WEP-40 key? 40-bit (10 characters): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ [C] What is the WEP-128 key? What is the key index? 128-bit (26 characters): _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Key index: 1, 2, 3 or 4 [D] What is the WPA-PSK key? What is the key format? Key: ____________________________________ Key Format: Hexadecimal. Key length must be 64 characters. ASCII. Key length must be 8-63 characters. 60 | APPENDIX C: NETWORK INFORMATION

APPENDIX C: NETWORK INFORMATION | 61 [E-F] 802.1x Authentication only IMPORTANT! Get the required authentication certificate(s) from your network administrator! Specify the following 802.1x settings: WEP key: The WEP key is provided automatically I must enter the WEP key and key index WEP Key: _______________________ Key index: 1, 2, 3 or 4 Authentication: EAP-TLS May appear as “Smart Card or Certificate” in configuration menu. PEAP User name: ____________________Server:________________ (network login) (certificate server) Password: ____________________ Domain: ________________ 4. Does the network require that you use a static IP address? NO. If No, then you do not need any of the settings below. YES. If Yes, then please specify the following: (a) Mobile Computer IP address: _____ . _____ . _____ . _____ (b) Subnet Mask: _____ . _____ . _____ . _____ (c) Gateway: _____ . _____ . _____ . _____ (d) DNS: _____ . _____ . _____ . _____ (e) WINS*: _____ . _____ . _____ . _____ *For Remote ActiveSync Only: If your server does NOT have use WINS services, use the IP address of the host PC instead of a WINS address.

Appendix D Troubleshooting SYMPTOM: My device does not recognize the card after I insert it. POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION The card driver was not installed or installed incorrectly. Install the software properly. SYMPTOM: The Socket status icon doesn’t appear after I insert the card into my Pocket PC. POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION Your mobile computer may be frozen. Remove the WLAN Card. Soft reset the device by pressing the reset button. The WLAN card may not be properly aligned in the card slot. Remove and carefully re-insert the card in the slot. SYMPTOM: My device is not receiving a valid IP address. POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION The DHCP request was not successful in receiving an IP address Remove and reinsert the card or soft reset the mobile computer. The SSID may be incorrect. Check and re-enter the SSID. It is case-sensitive. Alternatively, try using an SSID of “any”. In Infrastructure operating mode, WEP encryption may not match access point settings. Check with your company IT department to confirm access point security settings. SYMPTOM: My device does not associate with an access point known to be within range. POSSIBLE REASONS SOLUTION The SSID may be incorrect. Check and re-enter the SSID. Try using an SSID of “any”. In Infrastructure operating mode, WEP encryption may not match access point settings. Check with your company IT department to confirm access point security settings. AP may require short preamble. Change access point to long preamble. 62 | APPENDIX E: GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING

Appendix E Technical Support If you have trouble using the WLAN software, tap Start | Help to view Help files. For Wi-Fi Companion, you can also tap the Help button for information about the open screen. If you need further assistance with Wi-Fi Companion or the Go Wi-Fi! card, Socket has two technical support resources to help you. Please note that support is available only in English. Socket On-Line Support Socket On-Line Support (SOS) is an interactive technical support program and is the best place to start for technical support. To access SOS, go to: www.socketmobile.com/support. Click on the SOS icon. APPENDIX E: TECHNICAL SUPPORT | 63

$Technical Support IMPORTANT! To obtain live technical support, you must first register your product online at www.socketmobile.com/prodreg. You must register at this general registration website even if you already registered at www.socketmobile.com/wfc. After product registration, log in. Click on the Technical Support tab. Click Trouble Ticket to submit an online inquiry for technical support. You can log in anytime to track the progress of your request. If we cannot resolve your inquiry online, we can arrange for a support engineer to call you at a specific time. \ 802.1x only: If you have trouble connecting to an 802.1x network, ask your network administrator for the event log and access point log, if supported. Send the log(s) to Socket technical support with your request for help..64 | APPENDIX E: TECHNICAL SUPPORT$

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