Specifications

Rapid Deployment Client 9-5
Scanning RD Bar Codes
When the mobile computer scans and successfully decodes a single or multiple RD bar codes, the data encoded in the bar code can:
• Reset the device connection profile. A connection profile is a set of Mobile Companion parameters that the device uses to
access the wireless network.
• Initiate downloads of one or more software packages from an FTP server to the mobile device.
Currently, RD only recognizes AirBEAM software packages. See Chapter 8, AirBEAM Smart for more information.
To scan an RD bar code:
1. Obtain the appropriate RD bar code(s) from the MSP Administrator.
2. Tap Start - Programs - Rapid Deployment Client to launch the RD application.The Rapid Deployment window displays.
Figure 9-2. Rapid Deployment Window
3. Scan the appropriate bar code(s) to complete the configuration and/or download.
a. A PDF417 bar code (2-D bar code) can contain all download data in a single bar code. In this case, only one bar code may
be required to scan.
b. Multi-part linear bar codes (1-D bar codes) can require scanning several bar codes. Bar codes can be scanned in any
order. The text box under Bar codes left to scan... shows the remaining bar codes to scan (see Figure 9-2, Bar codes left
to scan).
4. After all appropriate bar codes are scanned successfully, the mobile computer connects to the server and the Rapid
Deployment Configuring window displays while network settings are configured.
Figure 9-3. Rapid Deployment Window - Configuring
Ready to Scan
No Bar Codes Left to Scan
Ready to Scan
Bar Codes Left to Scan are Listed