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Chapter 3 Hardware Connection Description
The W406 series wireless embedded computers support multiple types of connections.
GSM/GPRS/EDGE, Ethernet, and one or more serial ports are built into every model. In addition,
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Installing the W406
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the computers come with a serial console port for monitoring bootup messages. All models in
an SD storage expansion, a USB port for additional device and storage options, and 4 digital input
and 4 digital output connections. With the Linux or WinCE 60 platform, you are free to develop
custom applications for remote, wireless operation of your device. In this chapter, learn how to
connect the embedded computer to the network and to various devices.
In this chapter, we cover the following topics:
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 Wiring Requirements
¾ Connecting the Po
¾ Grounding the Unit
 Connecting Data Transmi
¾ Connecting to the Ne
¾ Connecting to a Serial Device
sole Port ¾ Connecting to the Serial Con
¾ Connecting an Antenna
 Installing a SIM Card and SD Card
¾ Installing a SIM Card
¾ Installing an SD Card for Storage E
 USB
 DI/DO