Socket Low Power SDIO Wireless LAN Card for
Windows Mobile 2003 and Pocket PC 2002
CD Version 6210-00142 D
(c) Copyright 2003 Socket Communications, Inc. All Rights
Reserved
Date: February 25, 2004
This README file contains important information that supplements
the Low Power SDIO WLAN Card Quick Start and User's Guides.
The instructions in this README are based upon having ActiveSync
installed on your host PC. You can download the newest version of
ActiveSync host PC software from Microsoft's web site at:
http://www.microsoft.com/mobile/pocketpc/downloads/
NOTE: This README may not be able to be read in all text editors.
Please use Notepad or WordPad if you experience any difficulties.
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README TABLE OF CONTENTS
1.0 WHAT'S NEW IN THIS RELEASE
2.0 RELEASE NOTES
3.0 KNOWN ISSUES IN THIS RELEASE
4.0 WINDOWS CE UNINSTALL PROCEDURES
5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING
6.0 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
7.0 TECHNICAL SUPPORT INFORMATION
8.0 CD CONTENTS
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1.0 WHAT'S NEW IN RELEASE 142 D
1.1 Release 142 D provides an update to the Windows Mobile 2003
and Pocket PC 2002 driver and utility for the Socket SDIO
Wireless LAN Card.
Driver Version: 3.00.04.2.0030
Utility version: 3.00.04.2.0056.06
These version numbers apply to both WM 2003 and PPC 2002.
This is a minor update that optimizes a background WLAN activity.
User function, performance and compatibility is unaffected.
1.2 Previous Release History
CD Release 142 A: initial release for the Socket SDIO Wireless
LAN Card.
CD Release 142 B: documents-only update to 142 A for the Socket
SDIO Wireless LAN Card. The User's Guide, Quick Start Guide and
Data Sheet were updated to reflect Pocket PC 2002 support in
addition to Pocket PC 2003.
CD Release 142 C:
(a) Fixes an issue with removing the driver and utility through
ActiveSync. Previously, when uninstalling using the ActiveSync
"Add/Remove Programs" utility, files stored on the host PC did
not get removed. This version correctly removes these files.
(b) A minor improvement to the Ping utility has been added.
Specifically, when connected to a local area network, the field
for the IP address to be pinged is automatically populated with
the IP address of the default gateway. Previously, this field
was left blank.
(c) Generally improved robustness across the range of Pocket PC
devices
2.0 RELEASE NOTES
This README.TXT file applies to the Low Power SDIO WLAN Card
Installation CD labeled: P/N 6210-00142 D
2.1 Device Support: this release supports Pocket PC 2002 and
Pocket PC 2003 devices (running Windows Mobile 2003) with an SDIO
slot and SDIO Now! software from BSQUARE (www.bsquare.com).
Future software upgrades will be available in the Downloads area
of the Socket web site.
Please visit Socket's website for updates and information on this
product at: www.socketcom.com
2.2 Setup Center Install Process:
Windows Internet Explorer Users -
When prompted with either of the following options during the
install process in the "File Download" window:
Run this program from its current location?
or
Save this program to disk?
You MUST select "Run this program from its current location"
Or
Would you like to open this file or save it to your computer?
You MUST click on the "Open" button.
For the installation process to run without errors.
If you are prompted with the "Security Warning" window, click
Yes to continue.
Netscape Users -
You have the following options:
a) Close Netscape and use Windows Internet Explorer and browse
to the root of the CD and manually launch SETUP.HTM and then
follow the instructions above;
or
b) Exit the Setup Center and browse the CD to the WinCE
directory and manually launch the SETUP.EXE file found in the
directory (not the setup.exe at the root).
2.3 The installation software for Pocket PC 2003 (devices
running Windows Mobile 2003) does not prevent inadvertent
installation on a Pocket PC 2002 device and vice versa. Please
insure that you are attempting to install the correct version of
software on your Pocket PC.
2.4 If the SDIO WLAN card is inserted into a PPC 2003 device
without the driver loaded, no error dialog box will pop up to
notify the user of an unrecognized card.
2.5 When changing Power Save Mode settings in the SDIO WLAN
Utility, the connection may be interrupted. If the connection
is stopped, Windows Zero Config will immediately attempt to
reconnect automatically.
3.0 KNOWN ISSUES IN THIS RELEASE
3.1 IMPORTANT!! On some Pocket PC models, the SDIO slot
implementation is such that any SD/SDIO card (including the SDIO
WLAN card) will continue to draw power even though the Pocket PC
is off (suspended). Please check the following web site for
affected models and latest information:
www.socketcom.com/support/sdio_issues.htm
If you have a listed device, Socket recommends that you DO NOT
LEAVE THE SDIO WLAN CARD OR OTHER SD/SDIO CARD IN THE SLOT IF
SUSPENDED INDEFINITELY ON BATTERY POWER. The battery will
continue to be drained. Socket is working with Pocket PC
manufacturers to resolve these issues.
3.2 On HP iPAQ h2200, h5100, h5400, and h5500 Pocket PCs:
(a) After a suspend and resume, the SDIO WLAN card may not start
up. To properly initialize it, either remove and reinsert the
card, or suspend and resume the Pocket PC again.
(b) On soft reset with the SDIO WLAN card inserted, the card may
not start up. Remove and re-insert the card to properly
initialize it.
For the latest information on these issues, please check:
www.socketcom.com/support/sdio_issues.htm
4.0 WINDOWS CE UNINSTALL PROCEDURES
Microsoft ActiveSync offers several options for uninstalling
applications on your Windows CE device (e.g. Pocket PC, HPC
2000).
Option 1: To Uninstall Directly on your Pocket PC using the
Remove Program
a) Please remove the Low Power Wireless LAN Card. Failure to do
this will prevent completion of the uninstall process.
b) Tap on the START menu
c) Tap on SETTINGS
d) Tap on the SYSTEM Tab or CONTROL PANEL
e) Double or single tap on the REMOVE PROGRAMS icon
f) Tap on (Select) the line that says "Socket SDIO WLAN Software"
g) Double or single Tap on REMOVE
h) Tap on YES to confirm removal of the program
You will be able to re-install the software on your Windows Mobile
device by simply going back into Microsoft ActiveSync,
TOOLS, ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS window, then re-checking
the "Socket SDIO WLAN Software" item, then clicking OK.
This is possible because a copy of the Low Power SDIO WLAN
Card Software remains on your Host PC until you take the steps
necessary to remove it.
Option 2: To Uninstall from your Host PC
If your Windows CE device is currently connected to your desktop
machine. Follow these steps on your host PC:
a) Please remove the Low Power Wireless LAN Card. Failure to do
this will prevent completion of the uninstall process.
b) Establish a connection between your Windows CE device and
Host PC
c) Open Microsoft ActiveSync
d) Select TOOLS, ADD/REMOVE PROGRAMS
e) Highlight "Socket SDIO WLAN Software"
f) Click REMOVE
g) Select OK to confirm removal of the software on your mobile
device
Option 3: To completely uninstall the Low Power SDIO WLAN Card
software from your Host PC, go to Start /Settings /Control Panel and
select TOOLS, Add or Remove Programs.
Highlight "Socket SDIO WLAN for Windows Mobile" and
click on "Remove" button. Click "Yes" in the next dialog to confirm
removing the software from your Host PC.
This process will remove the Low Power SDIO WLAN Card software
from both your Windows Mobile device and your Host PC and it will
require you to re-install the software from the Installation CD.
5.0 TROUBLESHOOTING
For troubleshooting tips refer to the Low Power SDIO Wireless LAN
Card User's Guide, Appendix C.
6.0 Frequently Asked Questions
Please visit Socket's website for the most recent FAQ:
www.socketcom.com
7.0 TECHNICAL SUPPORT INFORMATION
You can contact SOCKET COMMUNICATIONS at:
Socket Communications
37400 Central Court
Newark, CA 94560
You can track new product releases, software updates and
technical bulletins by visiting Socket's web page at
www.socketcom.com.
You are also welcome to call Socket Communications at
510-744-2700, or you may FAX inquiries to 510-744-2727. If you
have technical questions, call Socket's technical support
department at 510-744-2720 or send e-mail to
techsupport@socketcom.com.
8.0 CD CONTENTS
README.TXT
This document
Setup.exe 40K 08-13-03 - Executable Setup program
Setup.htm 7K 09-22-03 - Web based Setup Center
\CAB Files
This directory includes the Windows CE CAB files for the Low
Power SDIO Wireless LAN Card. These are self-installing files
that contain the Windows CE drivers. The files are identified by
the version of Windows CE OS and processor type.
\Docs
sdiowlanquickstart.pdf
PDF version of the Low Power SDIO Wireless LAN Card Quick
Start Guide. This guide is printed and is included with
the product.
sdiowlanuserguide.pdf
PDF version of Low Power SDIO Wireless LAN Card User's
Guide
sdiowlandatasheet.pdf
PDF version of the Low Power Wireless LAN Card data sheet
\Docs\Other_Prods
PDF Datasheets for other Socket products for your Pocket PC
\html
Contains the setup screens for the Low Power SDIO Wireless LAN
Card Setup Center.
\Third_Party
A directory of various third party applications. You can
access the third party applications via the Setup Center.
\Acrobat_Reader - to read PDF files on Windows based systems
\ImInTouch - remote access service that allows mobile users to
access their desktop PC through any browser
\WinCE
Contains installation programs and software for the Socket Low
Power SDIO Wireless LAN Card to operate on Pocket PC 2002 and
Pocket PC 2003 devices (Pocket PCs running Windows Mobile
2003) with an SDIO slot and SDIO Now! software from bSQUARE
(www.bsquare.com).
Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
For more help, visit our Driver Support section for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.