User's Manual

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Chapter 1
USING 3G CRADLE
The 8001 3G Cradle is a charging & communication cradle, specifically designed for
connecting CipherLab 8000 Series Mobile Computers to WWAN via 3G/GPRS or GSM data
services. Refer to Appendix I
Programming Support.
This chapter explains the working mode supported by the 8001 3G Cradle. For quick
deployment, we provide a utility (.SHX) that can be downloaded to your mobile computer
and used to configure, test, and upgrade firmware of as many cradles as you have. Refer
to Chapter 3
Using 8000 to Configure 3G Cradle and Chapter 4 Upgrading Firmware.
Please contact your Internet service provider (ISP) or network operator for information
on 3G/GPRS related settings, such as
 APN (name of access point that connects the mobile network to the Internet)
 IP address (DHCP or static)
 User name and password (may be optional, depending on Challenge-Handshake
Authentication Protocol)
Note: It is recommended that the charging devices be operated at room temperature
(18°C to 25°C) for optimal performance. The charging devices will not charge the
battery when the temperature drops below 0°C or exceeds 40°C.