Dolphin® 9500 Series Net Base Four-Slot Charging/ Communication Cradle ™ Quick Start Guide
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Table of Contents Introduction.............................................................................. 1 Unpacking the Net Base.......................................................... 1 Software Requirements ........................................................... 1 Hardware Overview ................................................................ 2 Setting up the Net Base........................................................... 3 LED Indicators .................................................
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Dolphin 9500 Series Net Base Quick Start Guide Introduction The Dolphin Net Base charges up to four Dolphin 9500 Series mobile computers and enables each one to communicate with a host device over an Ethernet network. Unpacking the Net Base ! Use only Dolphin 9500 Series peripherals, power cables, and power adapters. Use of peripherals, cables, or power adapters not sold/ manufactured by Hand Held Products will void the warranty and may damage the terminal.
Hardware Overview Front Panel Terminal Wells Dock LED COMM LED Back Panel Serial DB-9 Port Power Connector Two RJ-45 Ethernet Connectors Bottom Panel For details about the bottom panel, see Mounting Options, page 9.
Power Supply Power Adapter Power Connector Cable ON/OFF Switch Power Cord ON Position Setting up the Net Base 1. Make sure the power switch on the power adapter is in the OFF position. 2. Plug the power cord into the power adapter. 3. Plug the power connector cable into the power connector on the back of the Net Base. 4. Plug the power cord into a standard wall outlet. 5. Plug the CAT-5 Ethernet cable into either of the RJ-45 connectors on the back of the Net Base. 6.
Color Description Flashing Orange Data is being transferred between the terminal and the Net Base. Configuring the Network By default, the Net Base is configured to obtain IP addresses automatically via DHCP server. This means that in most cases you would simply “plug and play” the unit. If necessary, you can use the configuration utility for dynamic network configuration. If Your DNS Server Supports Bind 8.3 or Later 1. Obtain the serial number from the label on the bottom panel of the Net Base. 2.
4. Enter the user name and default login password to log into Net Base configuration utility. The Net Base menu program displays. *********************************************** * Welcome to the Hand Held Products Net Base * *********************************************** SD00032Login: handheld Password: ******** 1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) x) View System Configuration View Current Values Express Setup Advanced Setup System Statistics System Diagnostics Help Exit Enter choice: 2 5.
If Your Network Does Not Support DHCP or You Want to Configure the Net Base with a Static IP Address 1. Connect the serial cable to the Serial DB-9 Connector on the back of the Net Base and a COM port on the host computer. Do NOT connect to the network at this time. 2. On the PC, start Hyperterminal. Use these settings: 115200 bps, 8,N,1. 3. Wait until login prompt displays on Hyperterminal. 4. Enter the user name and default login password to log into network.
3. Enter the Username and Password and click Enter. The browser retrieves the current values and the home screen appears. Online Help For more information about the Dolphin 9500 Series Net Base, click the User’s Guide link in the left column of the browser window; see page 6. Links in the Left Column Link Click this link to … User’s Guide Open the online help files.
Charging In addition to Ethernet communication, the Net Base charges the main battery of each terminal in less than four hours. The intelligent battery charging system incorporated into all Dolphin terminals prevents overcharging, which means that Dolphin terminals may be stored in the Net Base indefinitely without damage to the terminals, battery packs, or the Net Base. Use only the Li-ion battery packs provided by Hand Held Products.
5. When you exit RASMan or remove the terminal from the Net Base, the terminal plays a sound and the disconnected icon appears in the Navigation bar. Applications on the Dolphin Terminal Applications running on the Dolphin terminal when it is connected to the Net Base should be designed specifically for a partially connected network. For more details, please refer to the Best Practices for Partially Connected Networks document available at www.handheld.com.
2. Turn the Net Base and DIN Rail right side up. 3. Secure the DIN Rail to the horizontal mounting surface. Using the Wall Mount Kit Wall mount kits can be purchased separately to secure the Net Base to a wall or other vertical surface. For the Net Base, you need to purchase two kits so that you have two mounting brackets, one for each end of the Net Base. Each mounting bracket contains an open slot in the back to accommodate the connector cables. 1.
3. Attach the Net Base to the mounting brackets. Open Slot for Connector Cables 4. Using the remaining washer/nut sets, secure the mounting brackets to the bottom panel. 5. Secure the back wedge of the mounting brackets to a stable vertical surface.
Product Service and Repair Hand Held Products provides service for all its products through service centers throughout the world. To obtain warranty or non-warranty service, return the unit to Hand Held Products (postage paid) with a copy of the dated purchase record attached. Contact the appropriate location below to obtain a Return Material Authorization number (RMA #) before returning the product.
Technical Assistance If you need assistance installing or troubleshooting, please call your Distributor or the nearest Hand Held Products technical support office: North America/Canada: Telephone: Fax number: E-mail: (800) 782-4263, option 4 (8 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST) (315) 685-4960 natechsupport@handheld.com Europe, Middle East, and Africa: TelephoneEuropean Ofc: Int+31 (0) 40 29 01 600 U.K. Ofc: Int+44 1925 240055 E-mail:eutechsupport@handheld.
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