User's Manual

66 GeoExplorer 2005 Series Getting Started Guide
Using Cabled Ethernet 14
The GeoExplorer 2005 series handheld provides the option of
connecting the handheld to the Internet, a network, or an office
computer using a cabled Ethernet connection.
Note – ActiveSync version 4.0 does not support connections to an office
computer using cabled Ethernet technology. If you want to synchronize
the handheld and an office computer, you will need to use a support
module USB or a Bluetooth connection (see ActiveSync Connections,
page 15).
Connecting to the Internet or a network
You can use a cabled Ethernet connection to connect the handheld
to a network port (or “hub”) and transfer files to and from the
network. You can also use the network port to browse the Internet.
For most network connections, you will be able to connect directly to
the network, without first setting up the connection using the
software on the handheld.
To connect to a network using a cabled Ethernet connection:
1. Place the GeoExplorer 2005 series handheld in the support
module.
2. Detach the USB cable from the support module, if it is connected.
3. Connect one end of a standard straight-through cable to the
RJ-45 socket on the support module, and the other end of the
cable to the network port.
The handheld automatically connects to the network, and a
dialog appears on the handheld indicating the connection is
active.
4. To go to a location on the network, tap / Programs / File
Explorer and use the input panel to enter the path and filename of
the folder.