Specifications

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On-Demand Staging
The MSP 3.0 RD Client also enables staging without having to scan bar codes through the use of On-Demand
Staging (Electronic Staging).
When using On-Demand Staging, the RD Client pulls staging profiles directly from an On-Demand Profile
Server over some form of pre-configured or automatically-configured IP connection. The following types of IP
connection modes are currently supported for Electronic Staging:
ActiveSync Connection Mode
This mode uses the IP connection that is established when the mobile computer is directly connected (via a
USB cable, serial cable or cradle) to a host computer running ActiveSync. The most common scenario would
be where the On-Demand Profile Server is running on the host computer to which the mobile computer is
connected via ActiveSync. It would, however, also work with the On-Demand Profile Server running on any
other host computer that is on the same subnet as the host computer to which the mobile computer is
connected via ActiveSync.
Already existing IP Connection Mode
This mode uses any IP connection that is already active on the mobile computer. This could be a direct
Ethernet port (if available), or a WLAN connection that was configured and established before the RD Client
was launched. It could also be any other form of IP connection that might be available on the mobile computer.
The RD Client does not do anything to configure or establish such connections, but uses them if they exist. The
On-Demand Profile Server must be running on a host computer that is on the same subnet that is accessible
from the connection.
Well-known WLAN Connection Mode
This mode works only on supported Motorola WLAN adapters. The RD Client attempts to configure and
establish WLAN IP connections using pre-defined Motorola WLAN settings. If the RD Client is able to
successfully configure and establish such a connection, and if an On-Demand Profile Server is running on a
host computer that is on the same subnet that is accessible from the connection, then Electronic Staging
proceeds using that connection.
To perform On-Demand Staging:
1. In the App Launcher menu, press the center function key to launch the RD Client. The Scan Barcodes To
Deploy
window displays.
Figure 2-6 Waiting for Bar Codes
2. Press the left function key to select Options. The Main Menu window appears.