Specifications

2 - 6 MC75A Enterprise Digital Assistant Integrator Guide
Four Slot Ethernet Cradle
This section describes how to set up and use a Four Slot Ethernet cradle with the MC75A.
The Four Slot Ethernet cradle:
• Provides 5.4 VDC power for operating the MC75A.
• Connects the MC75A (up to four) to an Ethernet network.
• Simultaneously charges up to four MC75As.
You cannot ActiveSync using the Four Slot Ethernet cradle. To ActiveSync with a host computer, use the SIngle
Slot USB/Serial cradle, USB Charging cable or Serial Charging cable.
Setup
Connect the Ethernet cradle to a power source and to an Ethernet switch, router, or hub, or a port on the host
device.
Figure 2-4 Four Slot Ethernet Cradle Connection
Daisychaining Ethernet Cradles
Daisychain up to seven Ethernet cradles to connect several cradles to an Ethernet network. Use either a straight or
crossover cable. Daisychaining more than four Ethernet cradles can lead to reduction in bandwidth.
To daisychain more than one Ethernet cradle:
1. Connect power to each Ethernet cradle to daisychain.
2. Connect an Ethernet cable to Port 1 of the first cradle as shown in Figure 2-4.
3. Connect a second Ethernet cable between Port 2 of the first cradle, and Port 1 of the second cradle.
4. Connect additional cradles as described in Step 3.
Power Port
Ethernet Port
Ethernet Switch,
Router, or Hub
Connection
Ethernet Port 1