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PowerSaver Ethernet CompactFlash Card (AMB8610)
(c) Copyright 1999-2000 AmbiCom, Inc. All Rights Reserved
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This Readme file contains important information that supplements the
"PowerSaver Ethernet CompactFlash Card User's Manual". This file is divided into
the following sections:
1.0 DISK CONTENTS
2.0 Preparation
3.0 INSTALLATION
4.0 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
5.0 TECHNICAL SUPPORT INFORMATION
1.0 DISK CONTENTS
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| README.TXT Readme file
| AMB8610.DSK Disk signature
| SETUP.EXE Setup program
| SETUPDLL.DLL Setup program extension
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+---WIN2000
| AMB8610.SYS NDIS3 driver
| NETAMBC.INF Win2000 INF file
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+---WIN9X
| AMB8610.SYS NDIS3 driver
| NETAMBC.INF Win95/OSR2/98 INF file
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+---WINNT
AMB8610.SYS NDIS3 driver
AMB8610.DLL
OEMSETNT.INF WinNT 4.0 INF file
2.0 PREPARATION
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Make sure your netowrk environment is properly setup and connected.
To do this, check the following:
1. WindowsCE Service 2.x or higher version should be installed on your Host PC.
Note: "Host PC" refers to the partner computer connected to your Palm-size PC/Handheld PC Pro
via a serial cable or Ethernet network connection. The Host PC could be a Desktop PC
or a Notebook PC.
2. There must be a serial connection between your Host PC and Palm-size PC/Handhled PC.
3. Configure your Host PC for Ethernet and install the Microsoft Network clinet and TCP/IP protocol.
3.0 INSTALLATION
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Installing AMB8610 to a Palm-size PC/Handheld PC Pro
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Connecting an Palm-size PC/Handheld PC Pro to a Corporate Local Area Network
1. Establish a partnership between your Palm-size PC/Handhled PC and a Host PC via a serial
connection. For more information, refer to "The Palm-size PC/Handheld PC Pro Companion"
included with your Palm-size PC/Handheld PC Pro package.
2. If you are using a Palm-size PC, insert the AMB8610 PowerSaver Ethernet CompactFlash Card
Installation diskette in the disk drive on your Host PC. Click Start, then Run....
In the Open: box, type A:\SETUP and follow the on-screen instructions.
If you are using a Handhled PC, please skip this step and continue with step 3.
3. Press the Reset button to complete the installation. The new Ethernet
software will be loaded upon start up.
4. Disconnect the serial cable between the H/PC and your Host PC.
5. Using the AMB8610 Ethernet cable, connect one side to
the AMB8610 PowerSaver Ethernet Compactflash Card and plug the other side to an
Ethernet hub.
6. Insert the AMB8610 PowerSaver Ethernet CompactFlash Card in your Palm-size/Handheld PC.
If you are using a Palm-size PC, the AMB8610 PowerSaver Ethernet Compactflash card
configuration windows will be display. Follow the steps below to complete the configuration.
If you are using a Handheld PC, please select "NE2000 Compatible Driver" and proceed the follwing steps.
Note:
If you are connecting to a local area network with a DHCP server, make
sure Obtain an IP address via DHCP is selected and proceed to step 7.
If your network does not use a DHCP server, select Specify an IP address
and enter the IP Address, Subnet Mask, and Default Gateway addresses that
were supplied by your network administrator.
7. Click the Name Servers tab.
8. Enter the DNS and WINS addresses provided by your network administrator,
if necessary, and tap OK.
9. Remove and reinsert the AMB8610 PowerSaver Ethernet Compactflash Card in your
Palm-size PC/Handhled PC so the new IP settings can take effect.
10. On your Palm-size PC/Handheld PC Pro, select the Start menu, tap Programs,
Communication, and then ActiveSync.
11. Tap the drop down list box to select Network Connection and the name
of your Host PC.
12. Tap the Connect... button. After a few seconds, you will see the
Connection Status dialog.
13. Once the Connection is made, the Mobile Device icon comes up and you can
access the Palm-size/Handhled PC files.
Connecting an Palm-size PC/Handheld PC Pro to a Host PC Only
1. Establish a partnership between your Palm-size PC/Handheld PC Pro and a Host PC
via a serial connection. For more information, refer to "The Palm-size PC/Handheld PC Pro Companion"
included with your Palm-size PC/Handheld PC Pro package.
2. On your Host PC, insert the AMB8610 PowerSaver Ethernet Compactflash Card
Installation diskette in the disk drive.
If you are using a Palm-size PC, click Start, then Run.... In the Open: box,
type A:\SETUP and follow the on-screen instructions.
If you are using a Handhled PC, please skip this step and proceed step3.
3. Press the Reset button to complete the installation. The new Ethernet
software will be loaded upon start up.
4. Disconnect the serial cable between the Palm-size PC/Handheld PC Pro and your Host PC.
5. Using the AMB8610 Ethernet cable, connect one side
to the AMB8610 PowerSaver Ethernet PC Card and plug the other side
to an Ethernet hub.
6. Insert the AMB8610 PowerSaver Ethernet CompactFlash Card in your Palm-size PC/Handheld PC Pro.
If you are using a Palm-size PC, the AMB8610 PowerSaver Ethernet Compactflash card
configuration windows will be display. Follow the steps below to complete the configuration.
If you are using a Handheld PC, please select "NE2000 Compatible Driver" and proceed the follwing steps.
7. Select Specify an IP address, then enter the IP Address and Subnet Mask.
You can leave the Default Gateway field blank.
If you are unsure of the correct addresses to specify, we recommend
using these to help avoid conflicts with existing addresses:
IP Address 192.168.1.2
Subnet Mask 255.255.255.0.
8. Click the Name Servers tab. This dialog will be displayed:
Enter the Primary WINS address (this is actually the Host PC's IP
address) and leave the rest of the fields blank. Then, click OK.
If you are unsure of the correct address to specify, we recommend this
Primary WINS address to help avoid conflicts with existing addresses:
Primary WINS 192.168.1.1
9. Remove and reinsert the AMB8610 PowerSaver Ethernet Compactflash Card in your
Palm-size PC/Handheld PC Pro so the new IP settings can take effect.
10. On your Palm-size PC/Handhled PC, select the Start menu, tap Programs, Communication, and
ActiveSync.
11. Tap the drop down list box to select Network Connection and the name
of your Host PC.
12. Tap the Connect... button. After a few seconds, you will see the
Connection Status dialog.
13. Once the connection is made, the Mobile Device icon comes up and you can access the Palm-size PC/Handheld PC Pro files.
Installing AMB8610 to a Laptop PC
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Using Windows 2000
1. Start Windows 2000.
2. Insert the AMB8610 PowerSaver Ethernet CompactFlash Card into CompactFlash-to-PC Card adapter.
3. Insert the CompactFlash-to-PC card adapter with the AMB8610 CompactFlash Card into the PC Card slot.
The Found New HardWare window will be displayed and Windows 2000 will first attempt to find the
Microsoft Digital signature.
4. Click Yes on the Digital Signiture Not Found windows to continue the installation.
5. The Files Needed windows will be displayed. On the box, Copy file from:, type in A:\win2000 and click OK.
6. The Found New Hardware windows will be displayed again and the wizard will complete the installation.
Using Windows 95/98/OSR2
1. Start Windows 95/98/OSR2 on your Laptop PC.
2. Insert the AMB8610 PowerSaver Ethernet CompactFlash Card into CompactFlash-to-PC Card adapter.
3. Insert CompactFlash-to-PC card adapter with the AMB8610 CompactFlash Card into the PC Card slot.
The New Hardware Found window will be displayed.
3. Select the Driver from disk provided by hardware manufacturer option,
and click OK. The Install From Disk window will be displayed.
4. Insert the AMB8610 PowerSaver Ethernet ComapctFlash Card User Installation
diskette in your disk drive. In the Install From Disk dialog, type
A:\WIN9X and click OK. The Select Device window will appear.
5. From here, select AmbiCom PowerSaver Ethernet CompactFlash Card (AMB8610) and
click OK. The Copying Files window will be displayed.
6. Type the path where the Windows 95/98 CD-ROM is located (for example,
E:\WIN95). Click OK to complete the installation (Windows 95/98/OSR2
will ask you to insert the disk labeled Windows 95/98 CD-ROM).
7. From the System Settings Change window, click Yes to reboot your
Laptop PC.
Using Windows NT 4.0
1. Insert the AMB8610 PowerSaver Ethernet CompactFlash Card into CompactFlash-to-PC Card adapter.
2. Insert CompactFlash-to-PC card adapter with the AMB8610 CompactFlash Card into the PC Card slot.
3. Start Windows NT 4.0 on your Laptop PC.
4. Select the Start menu, choose Settings, Control Panel, and double-click
the Network icon. The Network Settings window will be displayed.
5. Select the Adapters tab and click Add.
6. From the Select Network Adapter dialog box, click Have Disk... and then
the Continue button.
7. Insert the AMB8610 PowerSaver Ethernet CompactFlash Card User Installation
diskette in the disk drive. The Insert Disk dialog will be displayed.
8. Type A:\WINNT and click OK. The Select OEM Option screen will be
displayed.
9. From here, highlight AmbiCom PowerSaver Ethernet CompactFlash Card (AMB8610)
and click OK
10. From the Network Settings window, check the appropriate hardware
settings for AMB8610 by selecting the Configure button, then click OK.
11. A dialog box will appear prompting you to restart your Laptop PC.
Click Yes to reboot your PC.
4.0 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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This section covers common questions that may arise when using the AMB8610
PowerSaver Ethernet ComapctFlash Card on a Palm-size PC, Handheld PC or Laptop PC. Please note
that "Host PC" refers to the partner computer connected to your Palm-size PC/Handheld
PC via a serial cable or Ethernet network connection. The Host PC
could be a Desktop PC or a Laptop PC.
1. What version of Windows CE should I install on my Palm-size PC/Handheld PC Pro?
In order for your Handheld PC to work with the AMB8610 PowerSaver
Ethernet CompactFlash Card, Windows CE V2.x or higher version should be installed. Windows CE V2.x
supports Ethernet connections, whereas Windows CE V1.x does not.
2. What network protocol should I use on my Host PC?
The TCP/IP protocol should be running on your Host PC. This is the
only network protocol supported by Windows CE. We also suggest that you
install the Client for Microsoft Networks in order to use ActiveSync.
To do this, select the Start menu, choosing Settings, Control Panel,
and then double-click the Network icon.
3. How do I use ActiveSync over the Ethernet?
In order to ActiveSync on the Palm-size PC/Handheld PC Pro, you will need to choose the Start
menu, select Programs, Communications, and then the ActiveSync option.
A dialog will be displayed for logging on to the Windows 2000/95/NT
Workstation/NT server.
Once the connection is made, the Mobile Devices window will be displayed
on the Host PC. Double-click the icon to access your files on the Palm-size PC/Handhled PC Pro.
4. How do I verify that AMB8610 is properly installed?
You can make sure that your Palm-size PC/Handheld PC Pro recognizes the AMB8610 by selecting the
Start menu, choose Settings, Control Panel and double-tap the System
icon. In the System section of the System Properties window, locate the
Expansion Slot area. "AMB8610 PowerSaver Ethernet CompactFlash Card" should be
listed.
5. How do I find more help for the AMB8610?
If you need to find more informaiton for troubleshooting the problem you encountered,
please refer to Support, AMB8610 section on the AmbiCom's Web site: www.ambicom.com
5.0 TECHNICAL SUPPORT INFORMATION
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All registered users are entitled to technical assistance. AmbiCom's
Technical Support department can be reached by phone, fax, or e-mail,
at the numbers listed below. If you can provide us with a fax number,
we may be able to fax a specific answer to you quickly. Before you
call please be at your computer and have the following information
available for the best and most timely assistance.
What hardware do you have? Please make a note of:
1. The manufacturer and model of your Palm-size PC, Handheld PC Pro or Laptop PC.
2. If you are using a Palm-size PC or Handheld PC Pro, note the version of Windows CE that
has been installed.
3. The AMB8610 Installation diskette version number.
You can get help at ...
AmbiCom, Inc.
2450 Scott Boulevard, Suite 305
Santa Clara, CA 95050
Toll-Free Phone: 1 (408) 727-6877
E-mail: support@ambicom.com
Fax: 1 (408) 727-6966
Web Site: http://www.ambicom.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.