LXE E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC - Manuals

Table of Contents iii E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide CapsLock, Scroll Lock and the VX5 ............................................................................................. 37 Keyboard Backlight...............................................................................................

Table of Contents ix E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Illustrations Figure 1-1 VX5 Components, Top ...................................................................................................................... 4 Figure 1-2 VX5 Access Panel ...................................................

E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The VX5 Vehicle Mount Computer (VMC) is a rugged, vehicle mounted, PC (Personal Computer) running a Microsoft® Windows® operating system and capable of wireless data communications from a fork-lift truck or any properly configured ...

2 When to Use this Guide VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC When to Use this Guide As the reference for LXE’s VX5 equipped with a Microsoft Windows operating system, this guide provides detailed information on its features and functionality. Use this guide as you would any other source book -- rea...

When to Use this Guide 3 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Document Conventions This reference guide uses the following document conventions: ALL CAPS All caps are used to represent disk directories, file names, and application names. Menu | Choice Rather than use the phrase “choose the Save comm...

4 Quick Start VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Quick Start This section’s instructions are based on the assumption that your new system is pre-configured and requires only accessory installation (e.g. antenna, external keyboard and/or barcode scanner) and a power source. In general, the sequence...

Data Entry 7 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Data Entry You can enter data into the VX5 through several different methods. A tethered scanner connected to the COM1 serial port provides barcode data entry, the serial ports are used to input/output data, keyboards provide manual entry and the tou...

8 Data Entry VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Touchscreen Entry Note: The touch screen should be calibrated before initial use. See “Touchscreen Calibration” in Chapter 3, “System Configuration”. Note: Always use the point of the stylus for tapping or making strokes on the display. Never use an ...

Data Entry 9 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Virtual Keyboard The optional My-T-Soft ® software provides a virtual keyboard on the touchscreen. To start the virtual keyboard, click on the My-T-Soft icon on the desktop or select Start | Programs | My-T- Soft | My-T-Soft. The virtual keyboard pro...

10 Getting Help VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Getting Help All LXE manuals are now available on one CD and they can also be viewed/downloaded from the LXE website. Contact your LXE representative to obtain the LXE Manuals CD. You can also get help from LXE by calling the telephone numbers lis...

Manuals and Accessories 11 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Accessories The table below lists the available VX5 accessories. • Where two parts numbers are listed for a given part, the part number ending in “-R” is the RoHS compliant version. • When only one part number is listed, the part is RoH...

12 Manuals and Accessories VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Data Cables Cable, Combo D15 to USB and Ethernet Adapter 1 Ft 9000A071CBLD15USBETH Cable, Combo D15 to USB-H, USB-C and Ethernet Adapter 9000A075CBLUSBHCETH Cable, Keyboard/Mouse Dual PS2 Adapter 1 Ft 9000A072CBLD9DUALPS2 Cable, Printer...

E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Chapter 2 Physical Description and Layout Hardware Configuration System Hardware The VX5 hardware configuration is shown in the following figure. VX5 Antenna Connector Slot 0 & Slot 1 ATA Slot PCMCIA Card or Compact Flash w/ Adapter Audio Connector Serial Con...

16 Hardware Configuration VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Central Processing Unit The LXE VX5 contains an Intel Pentium III 933 MHz CPU. AT Compatible Core Logic The LXE VX5 utilizes AT-compatible core logic. The VX5 supports the following I/O components: • Two 9-pin RS-232 serial ports configu...

Hardware Configuration 17 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Video Subsystem The LXE VX5 video subsystem consists of a color TFT display. The video subsystem complies with the VESA VL bus standard. The resolution of this display is 800 by 600 pixels. This resolution complies with the SVGA graphics...

18 Physical Controls VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Physical Controls On/Off Switch The power (on/off) switch is a push button switch located on the front control panel of the VX5. The switch is a momentary switch. If the VX5 is Off, pressing the power switch turns the VX5 On. If the VX5 is On...

External Connectors 19 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide The VX5 shutdown may be initiated in any of the following ways: • Selecting the “Shut Down” option from the Windows Start Menu. • Selecting the “Shut Down” option from the Windows Task Manager. The Windows Task Manager is displayed by press...

20 External Connectors VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Scanner Serial Connector (COM1) The serial connector, with a SCANNER label, (configured as COM1) is industry-standard RS-232. The connector includes a PC/AT standard 9–pin “D” male connector. Jumpers on the system board control the function...

22 External Connectors VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Technical Specifications – Screen Blanking Cable The customer must supply their own cable. The cable must be designed so that pin 7 (RTS – Request to Send Output) and pin 8 (Clear to Send Input) of a D9 female connector provide continuity o...

External Connectors 23 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Keyboard/Mouse Connector The VX5 external keyboard connector accepts: • An LXE VMT keyboard with integrated pointing device • An LXE VMT keyboard without integrated pointing device • A dongle cable providing PS/2 connections for a standard ...

24 External Connectors VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse Dongle Cable The PS/2 keyboard/mouse dongle cable allows a standard PS/2 keyboard and/or mouse to be attached to the VX5. The PS/2 connectors on the dongle cable are labeled for keyboard and mouse. 2 3 1 1 D9 Connector 2...

External Connectors 25 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide PS/2 Keyboard Connector 1 3 4 5 6 2 Figure 2-10 PS/2 Keyboard Connector Pinout Pin Signal Description 1 KBDAT_A Keyboard Data 2 – Not Connected 3 DGND System Ground 4 KBD_PWR Keyboard Power, 5V 5 KBCLK_A Keyboard Clock 6 – Not Connected She...

26 External Connectors VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Ethernet/USB Connector The VX5 Ethernet/USB connector accepts a dongle cable that provides a USB port and an Ethernet port. The connector is shown below. 1 5 10 6 11 15 Figure 2-12 VX5 USB Connector and External USB Adapter Cable Connector ...

External Connectors 27 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Ethernet/USB Dongle Cable 2 3 1 1 D15 Connector 2 RJ45 Connector 3 USB Connector Figure 2-13 VX5 Ethernet/USB Dongle Cable D15 Female Connector 1611 5 1015 Figure 2-14 D15 Female Connector Pinout Pin Signal Description 1 USB2N_A USB D – 2 –...

28 External Connectors VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC USB Connector 1 2 4 3 Figure 2-15 Dongle Cable USB Port Pinout Pin Signal Description 1 5V_USB_23 USB Power, Current Limited 2 USB2N_A USD D – 3 USB2P_A USB D + 4 DGND USB Power Return Shell CGND Chassis Ground

External Connectors 29 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide RJ45 Connector 1 8 Figure 2-16 Dongle Cable Ethernet Port Pinout Pin Signal Description 1 TXP Transmit + 2 TXN Transmit – 3 RXP Receive + 4 – Not Connected 5 – Not Connected 6 RXN Receive – 7 – Not Connected 8 – Not Connected

30 External Connectors VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Audio Connector The VX5 audio connector accepts a headset with a 2.5mm plug, such as a mono telephone headset with microphone. Figure 2-17 VX5 Audio Jack for External Speaker or Headphones Note: The VX5 is not configured for standard PC spe...

External Connectors 31 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Power Supply Connector Power is supplied to the VX5 through the power connector. Additionally this assembly provides a connection point for the vehicle’s chassis ground to be connected internally to the conductive chassis of the computer. T...

32 External Connectors VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC UPS Battery Pack Connectors Input 1 3 4 5 2 Figure 2-19 The UPS Battery Pack Input Connector Pinout Pin Signal 1 DC Positive (+) 2 Not used 3 Chassis Ground 4 Not used 5 DC Negative (–) Output 1 3 4 5 2 Figure 2-20 The UPS Battery Pack Outp...

External Connectors 33 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide UPS Battery Extension Cable Connectors Input 1 3 4 5 2 Figure 2-21 The UPS Battery Extension Cable Input Connector Pinout Pin Signal 1 DC Positive (+) 2 UPS Battery Positive (+) 3 Chassis Ground 4 UPS Battery Negative (–) 5 DC Negative (–) ...

34 External Connectors VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Antenna Connector Note: VX5’s equipped with a radio require an external antenna. A VX5 without a radio does not use an antenna. Some VX5’s may be equipped with a dual antenna option. For these VX5’s, an external antenna must be connected to...

External Connectors 35 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Internal USB Port An internal USB port can be accessed by removing the access panel cover. This port conforms to USB 1.0 specifications. 1 2 4 3 Figure 2-25 Dongle Cable USB Port Pinout Pin Signal Description 1 5V_USB_23 USB Power, Current ...

36 The Keyboards VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC The Keyboards The following keyboard options are available for the VX5: The LXE VMT keyboards are customized rugged keyboards, connected to the VX5 via a watertight connector. The keyboards are available in the following configurations: • LXE VMT...

The Keyboards 37 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide The 95-key QWERTY Keyboard with Pointing Device Designed for ease of use with Windows operating systems, the 95-key keyboard with pointing device connects via a cable to the keyboard port on the VX5. Additional Windows keys (the Windows logo key ...

38 The Keyboards VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Keyboard Backlight The 95-key keyboard backlights each key with an LED. The keyboard backlight is manually controlled using the “backlight” key in the upper right hand corner of the keyboard. Pressing the backlight key cycles the keyboard backlig...

The Keyboards 39 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide The 60-key QWERTY Keyboard The 60-key keyboard has 101 keyboard functions, including a numeric keyboard pad. Please refer to Appendix A, “Key Maps”, for keypress combinations. ESC SHIFT 2ND ALT SP F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 CAPS BREAK R/S B C M N...

The Keyboards 41 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Keyboard LEDs The VX5 keyboard has three (2) LED indicators. CAPS 2nd INS BKSP ENTER END F10 KLT 0 1 4 / 7 = [ < 1. CapsLock Mode LED Indicator 2. Secondary Mode LED Indicator Figure 2-31 Keyboard LEDs CAPS LED This LED indicates the state of ...

42 The Keyboards VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Secondary Keys LED The VMT keyboard is equipped with several secondary keys. These keys are identified by the superscripted text found on the keyboard keys. The secondary keys are accessible by using two (2) keystrokes: the <2 nd > key foll...

The Keyboards 43 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Control Keys The VMT keyboard has several control keys. Because of the construction of the VX5 and the Microsoft Windows operating system, many of the Control Keys are not used on the VX5. Note: The 2 nd functions of the <F4> and <F5>...

44 The Keyboards VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC General Windows Keyboard Shortcuts Use the keyboard shortcuts in the chart below to navigate with any VX5 keyboard. These are standard keyboard shortcuts for Windows applications. Press these keys … To … CTRL + C Copy CTRL + X Cut CTRL + V Paste ...

The Keyboards 45 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide PS/2 Keyboard/Mouse A standard PS/2 keyboard and mouse can be attached to the VX5 using the appropriate dongle cable. The dongle cable attaches to the VX5 and provides two PS/2 connectors, one labeled “Keyboard” and one labeled “Mouse”. Please re...

46 The Display VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC The Display The VX5 Display is a thin-film transistor display capable of supporting SVGA graphics modes. Display size is 800 x 600 pixels. The display covering is designed to resist stains. The touch screen allows signature capture and touch input....

Factory Default Settings 47 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Install/Remove Touchscreen Protective Film LXE offers a replaceable touchscreen protective film to protect the touchscreen when the VX5 is used in an abrasive environment. How To Install Touchscreen Protective Film 1. Clean the touchsc...

48 PCMCIA/CardBus and ATA Slots VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC PCMCIA/CardBus and ATA Slots The VX5 has two PCMCIA/CardBus slots and one ATA slot. The PCMCIA slots are stacked on top of each other and located on the right hand side of the opening. The ATA is located on the left hand side of th...

PCMCIA/CardBus and ATA Slots 49 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide PCMCIA Pinout Pin Signal Pin Signal 1 GND 35 12V_RF_POWER 2 D3 36 -CDI 3 D4 37 D11 4 D5 38 D12 5 D6 39 D13 6 D7 40 D14 7 -CE1 41 D15 8 A10 42 -CE2 9 -OE 43 n.c. or VS1# 10 A11 44 -IORD 11 A9 45 -IOWR 12 A8 46 A17 13 A13 47 A18 14 A...

50 PCMCIA/CardBus and ATA Slots VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Install PCMCIA Cards Equipment Needed: Phillips No. 1 screwdriver and a Torque wrench capable of measuring to 9±1 inch pounds (1.016±.11 N/m). Note: The example below details installing a 2.4GHz radio card. Installation of other PC...

PCMCIA/CardBus and ATA Slots 51 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide 3. Before completely inserting the 2.4GHz Radio, connect the Antenna Cable to the 2.4GHz Radio, using the port(s) indicated below: Summit CF Radio Card The Summit CF radio is installed on a PCMCIA adapter. Hold the radio card with ...

52 PCMCIA/CardBus and ATA Slots VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Symbol 11Mb Radio Card • Symbol 11Mb radio with single antenna – Connect antenna cable to left port, as shown below. • Symbol 11Mb radio with dual antennas – Connect antenna cables to both ports. S pect rum24® Port B Port A IE E E ...

PCMCIA/CardBus and ATA Slots 53 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide ATA Slot The ATA slot is connected to the secondary IDE controller. The slot accepts a PCMCIA card or a compact flash card via a PCMCIA adapter. The VX5 must be powered down before inserting or removing an ATA card. Only ATA memory...

54 Power Supply VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Power Supply AC to DC power input for the VX5 is delivered via an optional external power supply. See “External Power Supply”. Vehicle power input for the VX5 is 12V to 80V DC nominal and is accepted without the need to perform any manual operatio...

Power Supply 55 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Specifications Feature Specification Dimensions 3.40” x 5.87” x 2.00” Weight <3.0 pounds Input Power Switch None Power “ON” Indicator None Input Fusing None Input Voltage 90VAC min - 264VAC max Input Frequency 47 - 63 Hz Input Surge Current 50 ...

56 Power Supply VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Vehicle 12-80VDC Direct Connection Note: Instructions for using this configuration are contained in “VX5 User’s Guide” section titled “Installation”. GND + - 3 4 5 6 1 2 1. To Vehicle Battery 2. To Vehicle Mounted Device or UPS Battery Pack 3. Whi...

Power Supply 57 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide VX5 Input Power Specifications Feature Specification DC Input Voltage 12 - 80 VDC Input Current 3.5 Amps Input Fuse 10A Time Delay Input Power Switch SPST 6 Amp 125VDC Power Adapter Cable LXE offers an adapter cable (part no. 9000A077CBLPWRADPTR) ...

58 Power Supply VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC CMOS Battery The LXE VX5 has a permanent 190 mAh Lithium battery installed to maintain time, date and CMOS setup information. The lithium battery is not user serviceable and should last five years with normal use before it requires replacement. No...

E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Chapter 3 System Configuration Introduction Like any personal computer, there are many aspects to the setup and configuration of the VX5. Much of the setup and configuration of the VX5 is dependent upon the optional features (both hardware and software) installed...

60 BIOS Setup VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Windows Management Instrumentation VX5 BIOS includes support for Windows Management Instrumentation (WMI). The information displayed by selecting Programs | Accessories | System Tools | System Information from the Windows Start Menu identifies the S...

BIOS Setup 61 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Identifying BIOS Revision The VX5 is available with two different BIOS revisions. The appropriate BIOS is determined by the VX5’s internal components and is loaded on the VX5 during manufacture. The BIOS should not be reflashed with a different vers...

62 BIOS Setup VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC BIOS Setup Default Values by Option BIOS Revision LXE0R100 Menu Option Menu / Section Default Value Boot Boot Device Priority 1: IDE 0 (hard drive), 2: IDE 1, 3: IDE 2, 4: IDE 3, 5: IDE CD, 6: USB KEY, 7: USB CDROM, 8: (in this order) Onboard LAN RP...

BIOS Setup 63 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Main Menu Options To edit parameters, use the up and down arrow key to move from parameter to parameter. Use the space key or an alpha-numeric key to modify a parameter value. Press F1 to activate the help screen. Then use the panning function to mo...

64 BIOS Setup VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Primary and Secondary Master and Slave Drives Use this option to indicate the type of disk drive installed in the VX5. Values: Auto Auto-detects the hard drive installed, if any. User User enters parameters of the installed hard drive. 1-39 Select h...

BIOS Setup 65 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Advanced Menu Options The Advanced Menu contains several sections – Advanced Chipset Control, PCI Configuration, Keyboard Features, and I/O Device Configuration. To edit parameters, use the up and down arrow key to move from parameter to parameter. ...

66 BIOS Setup VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Keyboard Features NumLock Note: Some VX5 keyboards do not have a NumLock indicator or key. For these keyboards, NumLock may be toggled using the <2 nd > <SHIFT> <F10> keypress sequence. Use this option to set NumLock at boot time. ...

BIOS Setup 67 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide I/O Device Configuration Local Bus IDE Adapter This parameter enables the onboard IDE adapter. Available with BIOS revision LXE0R100 only. Values: Disabled No PCI IDE device enabled. Primary Primary PCI IDE enabled. Secondary Secondary PCI IDE enabl...

68 BIOS Setup VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC USB Port / USB Host Controller These parameters determine if the USB port is active. Available with BIOS revision MOD8R901 only. Values: Enabled, Disabled Default: Enabled Note: The USB adapter cable must be attached to the VX5 to use the USB port. ...

BIOS Setup 69 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Security This menu can be used to set security features as desired. Power BIOS power management is disabled in the VX5. Microsoft Windows handles all power management. Boot Floppy Check This parameter determines if the floppy drive is verified on bo...

70 BIOS Setup VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Boot Device Priority BIOS Revision LXE0R100 The bootable devices are listed in the order they are searched. Boot Priority Order 1: IDE 0 (hard drive) 2: IDE 1 3: IDE 2 4: IDE 3 5: IDE CD 6: USB KEY 7: USB CDROM 8: Excluded From Boot Order USB FDC US...

BIOS Setup 71 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide BIOS Revision MOD8R901 The bootable devices are listed in the order they are searched. Removable Devices + Hard Drive ATAPI CD-ROM Drive Network Boot Any item listed with a “+” contains an expandable list of devices. Highlight the item and press the...

72 BIOS Setup VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Exit Menu Options To edit parameters, use the up and down arrow key to move from parameter to parameter. Press F1 to activate the help screen then use the panning function to move around the help screen. Press ESC to close the help screen. Use the l...

Serial Port Pin 9 73 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Serial Port Pin 9 Pin 9 of the serial ports may be configured to provide RI or +5V using DIP switches accessible by removing the access cover: • Pin 9 must be set to +5V if an external serial scanner is to be attached. This is the default set...

74 VMT Keyboard Backlighting VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VMT Keyboard Backlighting 95-key Keyboard This LXE keyboard has keys that are backlit with LEDs. The backlight is manually controlled using the “backlight” key in the upper right hand corner of the keyboard. Pressing the backlight key...

Microsoft Windows Setup and Configuration 75 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Microsoft Windows License Agreement (First Boot) If your VX5 is shipped with a Microsoft Windows operating system pre-installed, it is necessary to complete the Windows licensing/registration screens when starting the ...

76 Microsoft Windows Setup and Configuration VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Drive C Directory Structure The drive C: directory structure is the same for all media types. Microsoft Windows is installed in the \Windows or \WINNT directory. The default directory depends on the version installed. ...

Microsoft Windows Setup and Configuration 77 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Device Drivers Device drivers are included for all installed hardware options, such as the display, touchscreen, radios, Ethernet port, etc. For more information on Microsoft Windows device drivers, please refer to com...

78 Touchscreen VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Touchscreen Calibrating the Touchscreen Although the touch screen is installed and calibrated at the factory, users may make adjustments to it by using the Fujitsu Touch Panel on the Microsoft Windows Programs menu. To calibrate the touchscreen, se...

Touchscreen 79 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Configuring Right Click on the Touchscreen The Fujitsu Touch Panel configuration is accessed from the Programs section of the Microsoft Windows Start menu. Use this utility to configure the “right click” behavior of the touch screen. Figure 3-4 Tou...

80 Network Configuration VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Network Configuration There are two networking options available for the VX5: • 2.4GHz wireless radios • Ethernet (RJ-45) connector. 2.4 GHz Wireless Radios Please refer to Chapter 4, “Wireless Network Configuration” for details on config...

Screen Blanking Utility 81 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Screen Blanking Utility The VX5 can be configured to blank the display when the vehicle to which it is mounted is moving. When configured properly, the screen blanking feature provides a tamper resistant method to blank the vehicle scre...

82 Screen Blanking Utility VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Step 2 – Uninstall Screen Control Service Note: Earlier versions of the screen blanking utility ran as a Windows service. If an earlier version is installed on the VX5, it must be removed before installing the current version. To uninst...

Screen Blanking Utility 83 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Step 3 – Configuring the Screen Control Application To configure the screen blanking application to use a different COM port or delay, follow these steps. 1. Open a command window and change to the installation directory. The default di...

84 Screen Blanking Utility VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Error and Status logging The Screen Control utility creates an event log ScreenBlankingLog which contains status and error messages related to this service. To access the log, select Start | Control Panel | Administrative Tools | Event ...

VX5 Delivered with No Hard Drive 85 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide VX5 Delivered with No Hard Drive How To Install 2.5” IDE Hard Drive 1. Turn the VX5 off and remove the power supply before opening the access cover located on the top of the VX5. 2. Loosen the three (3) Phillips head screws sec...

86 VX5 Delivered with No OS VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Delivered with No OS Note: This section applies only to a VX5 ordered with no OS installed. If the ‘no Operating System (OS)’ option was chosen when ordering the VX5, two possible options for installing the OS are detailed in this ...

VX5 Delivered with No OS 87 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide How To Install Microsoft Windows 2000 1. With the primary hard drive installed in the VX5, insert a bootable Compact Flash or PCMCIA ATA drive into the secondary IDE slot. This drive should contain the ghost image and the Norton Ghost ...

88 VX5 Delivered with No OS VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Microsoft Windows XP To use the Norton Ghost utility to install an OS, there must be a blank drive connected to the Primary IDE and a Compact Flash or ATA drive with a ghost image connected to the Secondary IDE. Note: This procedure ca...

90 VX5 Delivered with No OS VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Installing Microsoft Windows Over a Network Using a PCMCIA Network Card This section details installing the operating system over the network. This procedure assumes the VX5 has a formatted blank hard drive installed as the Primary IDE...

VX5 Delivered with No OS 91 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide 11. After connecting to the network, perform all necessary installations. 12. Restart the VX5 and edit the BIOS to return the primary IDE to the top of the boot order. 13. Save the change and reboot the VX5. 14. After the VX5 boots, ve...

92 VX5 Delivered with No OS VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Sample Files for Installation Procedure Note: The example files shown below are examples only. Your files may differ depending on the Ethernet card used. NET.CONFIG Link Driver NE2000 Port 340 Int 7 ; Remove the semi-colon in front of ...

VX5 Delivered with No OS 93 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Using the Ethernet Port This section provides only a general overview of the PXE boot and RIS service. For complete details, the user should consult Microsoft’s documentation for PXE and RIS. This information is available on Microsoft’...

94 VX5 Delivered with No OS VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Installing Microsoft Windows From a CD This section details installing the Microsoft Windows XP operating system from a CD-ROM. This procedure assumes the VX5 has a formatted blank hard drive installed as the Primary IDE drive. Hardwar...

The VX5 Drivers CD-ROM 95 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide The VX5 Drivers CD-ROM The VX5 Drivers CD-ROM (LXE Part No. VX5A477DRIVERS) contains files that may be necessary for configuration of the VX5 computer. It is recommended that the device drivers listed below (as appropriate for your VX5 r...

Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration 97 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration Note: The Enabler is only available for VX5’s equipped with a Microsoft Windows XP operating system. LXE VX5 computers manufactured before October 2006 must have their drivers an...

98 Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Stop the Enabler Service To stop the Enabler from monitoring for updates from the Avalanche MC Console: 1. Open the Enabler Settings Panels by tapping the Avalanche icon on the desktop. 2. Select File | Settings . Enter...

Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration 99 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Mobile Device Wireless and Network Settings Once the connection to the Mobile Device Server is established, the Enabler will attempt to apply all network and wireless settings contained in the active profile. The succes...

100 Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Enabler Configuration Avalanche Icon The Enabler user interface application is launched by clicking: either the Avalanche icon on the desktop or Taskbar or selecting Avalanche from the Programs menu. The opening screen...

Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration 101 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide File Menu Options Connect The Connect option under the File menu allows the user to initiate a manual connection to the Mobile Device Server. The connection methods, by default, are wireless and COM connections. Any up...

102 Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Avalanche Update Settings Access: Start | Avalanche | File | Settings Use these menu options to setup the Avalanche Enabler on the mobile device. LXE recommends changing and then saving the changes (reboot) before conn...

Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration 103 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Connection Figure 3-12 Connection Options Avalanche Agent Address Enter the IP Address or host name of the Mobile Device Server assigned to the mobile device. Check Serial Connection Indicates whether the Enabler shoul...

104 Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Execution Note the dimmed options on this panel. This menu option is designed to manage downloaded applications for automatic execution upon startup. Figure 3-13 Execution Options (Dimmed) Auto-Execute Selection An app...

Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration 105 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Server Contact Figure 3-14 Server Contact Options Check for updates at start up Connect to the Mobile Device Server when the Enabler is accessed. Sync Clock Reset the time on the mobile computer based on the time on th...

106 Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Startup/Shutdown Figure 3-15 Startup / Shutdown Options Do not monitor or launch utility When the device boots, do not launch the Enabler application and do not attempt to connect to the Mobile Device Server. Monitor f...

Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration 107 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Display Figure 3-16 Window Display Options Update Window Display The user interface for the Enabler can be configured to dynamically change based on the status of the connection with the Mobile Device Server. At startu...

108 Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Shortcuts Figure 3-17 Application Shortcuts Configure shortcuts to other applications on the mobile device. Shortcuts are viewed and activated in the Programs panel. This limits the user’s access to certain application...

Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration 109 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Adapters Note: LXE recommends the user review the network settings configuration utilities and the default values in Chapter 4 before setting All Adapters to Enable in the Adapters applet. Figure 3-18 Adapters Options ...

110 Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Avalanche Icon Selecting the Avalanche Icon will access the Avalanche Network Profile tab which will display current network settings. Figure 3-19 Avalanche Network Profile Displayed Use Manual Settings When enabled, t...

Wavelink Avalanche Enabler Configuration 111 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide When you download a profile that is configured to manage network and wireless settings, the Enabler will not apply the manage network and wireless settings to the adapter unless the global Manage wireless settings and ...

E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Chapter 4 Wireless Network Configuration Introduction Note: This chapter is only applicable to wireless network configuration. If an Ethernet cable provides the network connection, please refer to “Network Configuration” in Chapter 3, “System Configuration”. The ...

114 Use Windows to Configure Wireless Settings VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Use Windows to Configure Wireless Settings Unless otherwise directed in the following instructions, make sure Windows is NOT used to configure wireless network settings. Select the Network Connection icon in the Wind...

Summit Radio 115 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Summit Radio Please refer to the “LXE Security Primer” to prepare the Authentication Server and Access Point for VX5 communication. It is important that all dates are correct on mobile computers when using any type of certificate. Certificates ar...

116 Summit Radio VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Help Help is available by clicking the ? icon in the title bar on most SCU screens. Summit Tray Icon The Summit tray icon provides access to the SCU and a visual indicator of radio status. The Summit tray icon is displayed when: • The Summit radi...

Summit Radio 117 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Main Tab Figure 4-3 SCU – Main Tab The Main tab displays information about the radio including: • SCU (Summit Client Utility) version • Driver version • Regulatory Domain • Copyright Info may be accessed by clicking the About SCU button • Active ...

118 Summit Radio VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Admin Login To login to Admin mode, click the Admin login button. Figure 4-4 Admin Password Entry Enter the Admin password and press OK. If the password is incorrect, an error message is displayed. The default password is SUMMIT. Note: The passwo...

Summit Radio 119 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Profile Tab Note: If the Admin password is not entered, the user can view the profile parameter settings but cannot make any changes. The buttons on this tab are grayed out if the user is not logged in. Figure 4-5 SCU – Profile Tab When logged in...

120 Summit Radio VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Parameters IMPORTANT – Remember to click the Commit button after making changes to ensure the changes are saved. Config A string of 1 to 32 alphanumeric characters, name of the Profile Default: Default SSID A string of up to 32 alphanumeric chara...

Summit Radio 123 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Status Tab Figure 4-6 SCU – Status Tab This screen provides information on the radio: • The profile being used • The client name, IP address and MAC address • The status of the radio card (down, associated, authenticated, etc.) • The name, IP add...

124 Summit Radio VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Diags Tab Figure 4-7 SCU – Diags Tab The Diags screen can be used for troubleshooting network traffic and radio connectivity issues. • (Re)connect – Use this button to apply (or reapply) the current profile and attempt to associate or authenticat...

Summit Radio 125 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Global Settings Tab The parameters on the global settings tab can be changed when an Admin is logged on. Without the admin login, the current values for the parameters can be viewed, but they cannot be edited. Figure 4-8 SCU – Global Settings Tab...

126 Summit Radio VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Roam Trigger If signal strength is less than this trigger value, the radio looks for a different AP with a stronger signal. Options: -50, -55, -60, -65, -70, -75 dBm, Custom (see Note above) Default: -65 dBm Roam Delta Amount by which the new AP’...

Summit Radio 129 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Ping Payload Maximum amount of data to be transmitted on a ping. Options: 32, 64, 128, 256, 512, 1024 bytes Default: 32 Ping Timeout ms The amount of time, in milliseconds, that a device will be continuously pinged. The Stop Ping button can be ta...

Summit Radio 131 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide How to: Use Sign On Screen 1. After completing the other entries in the profile, click on the Credentials button. Leave the Username and Password blank. No entries are necessary on the Credentials screen for LEAP, WPA/LEAP or EAP-FAST using autom...

132 Summit Radio VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Summit Wireless Security Use the instructions in this section to complete the entries on the Profile tab according to the type of wireless security used by the network. The instructions that follow are the minimum required to successfully connect...

Summit Radio 133 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide No Security To connect to a wireless network with no security, make sure the following profile options are used: • Enter the SSID of the Access Point assigned to this profile • Set EAP Type to None • Set Encryption to None • Set Auth Type to Open...

134 Summit Radio VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC WEP To connect using WEP, make sure the following profile options are used. • Enter the SSID of the Access Point assigned to this profile • Set EAP Type to None • Set Encryption to Manual WEP • Set Auth Type to Open Figure 4-12 WEP Encryption

Summit Radio 135 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Click the WEP keys/PSKs button. Figure 4-13 WEP Keys Valid keys are 10 (for 40 bit encryption) or 26 (for 128 bit encryption) hexadecimal characters. Enter the key(s) and click OK . Once configured, click the Commit button. Ensure the correct Act...

136 Summit Radio VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC LEAP without WPA Authentication To use LEAP (without WPA) make sure the following profile options are used: • Enter the SSID of the Access Point assigned to this profile • Set EAP Type to LEAP • Set Encryption to Auto WEP • Set Auth Type as follo...

Summit Radio 137 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide To use Stored Credentials, click on the Credentials button. No entries are necessary for Sign-On Credentials as the user will be prompted for the Username and Password when connecting to the network. Figure 4-15 LEAP Credentials Enter the Domain\...

138 Summit Radio VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC PEAP/MSCHAP To use PEAP/MSCHAP, make sure the following profile options are used. • Enter the SSID of the Access Point assigned to this profile • Set EAP Type to PEAP-MSCHAP • Set Encryption to WPA TKIP • Set Auth Type to Open Figure 4-16 PEAP/MS...

140 Summit Radio VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC PEAP/GTC To use PEAP/GTC, make sure the following profile options are used. • Enter the SSID of the Access Point assigned to this profile • Set EAP Type to PEAP-GTC • Set Encryption to WPA TKIP • Set Auth Type to Open Figure 4-19 PEAP/GTC Please ...

142 Summit Radio VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC WPA/LEAP To use WPA/LEAP, make sure the following profile options are used. • Enter the SSID of the Access Point assigned to this profile • Set EAP Type to LEAP • Set Encryption to WPA TKIP • Set Auth Type to Open Please see “LEAP” earlier in thi...

Summit Radio 143 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide To use Stored Credentials, click on the Credentials button. No entries are necessary for Sign-On Credentials as the user will be prompted for the Username and Password when connecting to the network. Figure 4-23 WPA/LEAP Credentials Enter the Dom...

144 Summit Radio VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC EAP-FAST To use EAP-FAST, make sure the following profile options are used. • Enter the SSID of the Access Point assigned to this profile • Set EAP Type to EAP-FAST • Set Encryption to WPA TKIP • Set Auth Type to Open The SCU supports EAP-FAST wi...

Summit Radio 145 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide The entries on the Credentials screen are determined by the type of credentials (stored or sign on) and the type of PAC provisioning (automatic or manual). Click on the Credentials button. To use Stored Credentials, click on the Credentials butto...

146 Summit Radio VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC WPA PSK To connect using WPA/PSK, make sure the following profile options are used: • Enter the SSID of the Access Point assigned to this profile • Set EAP Type to None • Set Encryption to WPA PSK • Set Auth Type to Open Figure 4-26 WPA/PSK Encry...

Summit Radio 147 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Click WEP keys/PSKs button. Figure 4-27 PSK Entry This value can be 64 hex characters or an 8 to 63 byte ASCII value. Enter the key and click OK . Once configured, click the Commit button. Ensure the correct Active Profile is selected on the Main...

148 Summit Radio VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC EAP-TLS for Summit EAP-TLS requires the Summit active profile be set to ThirdPartyConfig on the Main tab. For more details, please see “Wireless Zero Config Utility and the Summit Radio”, earlier in this chapter. Use the flowing instructions for ...

Summit Radio 149 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Figure 4-30 Connection Properties, General Tab To configure the wireless radio networks, click the Wireless Networks tab. Figure 4-31 Connection Properties, Wireless Networks Tab Make sure the Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings...

Summit Radio 151 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide EAP-TLS Configuration To authenticate using the EAP-TLS protocol you will need a user certificate with the private key. Once you have the user certificate, run the certificate installer from the control panel. The Microsoft supplicant is used. It...

152 Summit Radio VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Setting EAP/TLS Parameters Set the Wireless Network Connection Properties per instructions in “Wireless Network Configuration” earlier in this chapter. Figure 4-34 Wireless Network Association Click the Authentication tab.

154 Summit Radio VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Do not check the Validate server certificate box. This allows the user to be authenticated as the first step. When the user certificate successfully authenticates, come back to this screen and check the Validate server certificate box, as describ...

Summit Radio 155 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Figure 4-38 Connect to Servers Type the exact name of the ACS server certificate if known. If it is unknown leave the text field blank. Click OK to dismiss the configuration screens. The radio will re-start with the new parameters and validate th...

Cisco Radio 157 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Cisco Radio Configuration Note: For more information on configuring the Cisco radio, select the “Help” item from the menu bar or click on the “Help” icon. For details on ACU features not described in this section, please refer to the online help. ...

158 Cisco Radio VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Figure 4-42 Cisco Profile Selection Screen There are two ways to select an active profile: • Select “Use Selected Profile” and specify the profile name to use. • Select “Use Auto Profile Selection”. A profile is selected from the profiles set up t...

Cisco Radio 159 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide To create a new profile, access the Profile Manager screens by selecting Commands | Profile Manager or clicking on the “Profile Manager” icon. Figure 4-44 Cisco Profile Manager Screen To add a new profile: • Click the “Add” button • Enter the prof...

160 Cisco Radio VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Profile Properties Screens The Properties screen shows the name of the profile in parenthesis. Each Properties screen contains a specific group of parameters: • System Parameters – Parameters to configure the adapter for the network. • RF Network ...

Cisco Radio 161 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Figure 4-46 Cisco Properties – RF Network The RF Network Tab allows you to set: • Data Rate – The higher the transmit rate, the greater the throughput, but the range is decreased. Auto Rate Selection uses the highest transmit rate whenever possibl...

162 Cisco Radio VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC • Fragment Threshold – The threshold above which a packet is split up. Only the affected part of a fragmented message must be resent if a problem occurs. However, smaller fragment size slows transmission. The default is 2312. Figure 4-47 Cisco Pro...

Cisco Radio 163 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Figure 4-48 Cisco Properties – Advanced (Ad Hoc) Advanced (Ad Hoc) Tab allows you to set: • Please see the figure titled “Cisco Properties - Advanced (Infrastructure)” for descriptions of parameters not mentioned below. • Wake Duration – Specifies...

164 Cisco Radio VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Encryption Figure 4-49 Cisco Properties – Network Security The Network Security Tab allows you to set several security features. First, select the Network Security Type. Valid options include: • Select “None” in the top two boxes for no security. ...

Cisco Radio 165 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Static WEP Figure 4-50 Cisco Properties – Static WEP To enter a static WEP key: • Select “Hexadecimal” or “ASCII Text”. ○ Hexadecimal – the WEP key contains hexadecimal characters (0-9, A-F). ○ ACII Text – the WEP key contains ASCII text, includin...

166 Cisco Radio VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC LEAP Note: To use LEAP with WPA, please see LEAP/WPA Configuration later in this chapter. To enable LEAP, select LEAP from the Network Security Type Box. Then click the Configure LEAP… button. When LEAP is selected, Static WEP is disabled and Dyna...

168 Cisco Radio VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Diagnostics To access the configuration utility, select Commands | Link Status Meter or click on the “Link Status Meter” icon. Figure 4-52 Cisco Link Status Meter The Link Status Meter shows the name of the associated Access Point, if a name has b...

Cisco Radio 169 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Updating Firmware Cisco firmware can be updated manually or automatically. • To manually update the radio card’s firmware, click on the Load Firmware icon on the main Cisco screen. Browse to the location of the desired firmware. • To automatically...

170 Cisco Radio VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC WPA for the Cisco Radio Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) is only available on VX5’s equipped with the Microsoft Windows XP operating system. LXE recommends the VX5 have Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2) installed. Although Microsoft patch #Q815485 also ...

Cisco Radio 171 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Installing Radio drivers How much of the LXE released Cisco drivers/tools should be installed depends on what authentication protocol is to be configured. • Cisco PEAP should not be installed if using PEAP/MSCHAP. • Cisco PEAP must be installed if...

172 Cisco Radio VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Installing/Uninstalling the Cisco PEAP Supplicant To install or uninstall Cisco PEAP navigate to Start | Control Panel | Add Remove Programs on the VX5 computer. Figure 4-55 Access Cisco Installation Wizard Choose the Cisco Aironet Installation Wi...

Cisco Radio 173 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Figure 4-57 Cisco Component Installation To install Cisco PEAP: • Expand the Security Modules and check the PEAP box. To install without Cisco PEAP: • Expand the Security Modules and uncheck the PEAP box. Click the next button until the supplicant...

174 Cisco Radio VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Wireless Network Configuration Utility Use the flowing instructions for the Microsoft Wireless Network Configuration Utility for all authentication protocols except WPA/LEAP. To start configuring the wireless connection, click on the icon in the s...

176 Cisco Radio VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Figure 4-63 Wireless Network Properties, Association Tab Enter the SSID in the Network Name (SSID) text box. Select WPA from the Network Authentication pull down list. For WPA/PSK see “WPA PSK Configuration”, later in this chapter. Select TKIP fro...

Cisco Radio 177 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide PEAP/MS-CHAP Configuration The Microsoft supplicant authenticates a user with the PEAP/MS-CHAP protocol. For this protocol, install the Cisco radio driver only (no tools installed). Note: It is possible to use Microsoft version of PEAP with Cisco ...

Cisco Radio 179 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Figure 4-67 Login Screen Server Authentication To validate the server certificate install the root CA certificate. For instructions, please see “Installing a Root CA Certificate”, earlier in this chapter. Navigate to the Wireless Network Propertie...

182 Cisco Radio VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC PEAP/GTC Configuration To configure PEAP/GTC (Cisco PEAP) the Cisco PEAP supplicant must be installed. See “installing Radio Drivers” earlier in this chapter to check for the Cisco PEAP supplicant and install if required. This supplicant is from C...

Cisco Radio 185 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Validate Server Certificate Install the Root CA or trusted CA that issued the ACS server certificate. Please see “Installing a Root CA Certificate” earlier in this chapter for instructions. Navigate to the Wireless Network Settings screen. Click t...

186 Cisco Radio VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC To validate the ACS server certificate navigate back to screen sown below. Figure 4-80 ACS Server Verification Check the Connect only if server name ends with box. Enter the name of the server certificate if known. If it is not known leave the tex...

Cisco Radio 187 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide WPA/LEAP Configuration LEAP is a Cisco proprietary authentication protocol and is not supported by the Microsoft supplicant. To configure the VX5 for WPA/LEAP use the Cisco ACU installed during normal installation of the Cisco radio driver. Cisco ...

190 Cisco Radio VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Figure 4-87 LEAP User Name and Password A sign on status box will display. Figure 4-88 Sign On Status

Cisco Radio 191 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Once connected, click the Status icon at the main ACU screen to show the configuration of the VX5. Figure 4-89 Cisco Status

Cisco Radio 193 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Setting EAP/TLS Parameters Set the Wireless Network Connection Properties per instructions in “Wireless Network Configuration” earlier in this chapter. Figure 4-91 Wireless Network Association Click the Authentication tab.

Cisco Radio 195 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Do not check the Validate server certificate box. This allows the user to be authenticated as the first step. When the user certificate successfully authenticates, come back to this screen and check the Validate server certificate box, as describe...

196 Cisco Radio VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Figure 4-95 Connect to Servers Type the exact name of the ACS server certificate if known. If it is unknown leave the text field blank. Click OK to dismiss the configuration screens. The radio will re-start with the new parameters and validate the...

198 Cisco Radio VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC WPA PSK Configuration Configure the Wireless Network Settings as described in “Wireless Network Configuration”, earlier in this chapter. Figure 4-98 Wireless Properties Association Change the Network Authentication to WPA-PSK . Enter an ASCII netw...

Symbol Radio 199 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Symbol Radio Configuration Note: For more information on configuring the Symbol radio, click the “?” button available on every Symbol screen. Symbol radio configuration screens can be accessed by right clicking (60-key keyboard : press <Ctrl&g...

200 Symbol Radio VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Figure 4-100 Symbol Profile – Mode The Mode screen provides for the entry of the following information: • The name of the profile • ESS ID – Enter a network card ESS ID in this field. This string can be a maximum of 32 characters and identifies t...

Symbol Radio 201 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Figure 4-101 Symbol Profile – IP Configuration Use this screen to select between a dynamically assigned IP address (DHCP) or a static address. If a static IP address is selected the following entries are also available on this screen: • IP Addres...

202 Symbol Radio VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Encryption (WEP) The Symbol profile contains several choices for data encryption. Note : The card and the Access Point are required to use the same encryption to associate and transmit data. If the Access Point is set to Open System and the card ...

Symbol Radio 203 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide • 128-bit shared Key algorithm – Select 128-bit encryption, enter a 26 hex digit key in the boxes and click the OK button to enable 128-bit encryption. Use the Reset Keys button to clear any entered keys. The 128-key encryption provides greater s...

204 Symbol Radio VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Diagnostics The diagnostics can be accessed by either left clicking the Symbol icon in the Windows system tray or by right clicking and selecting Status from the menu. Note: The menu also contains a Find WLAN option. This option displays availabl...

Symbol Radio 205 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Figure 4-106 Symbol Status – Information This screen displays information about the adapter. The version information section displays the country and version numbers of the symbol hardware, software and firmware. The current status section displa...

206 Symbol Radio VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Figure 4-108 Symbol Status – Ping Test The ping test can be used to test the radio’s ability to send and receive packets to another device, such as an access point. To start the test, enter the IP address of the desired network device (or select ...

208 Certificates VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Certificates Root CA Certificate Please refer to the “LXE Security Primer” for more information on obtaining and installing certificates. The easiest way to get the root CA certificate is to use a browser to navigate to the CA. To request the roo...

Certificates 209 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Figure 4-113 Download CA Certificate Screen Figure 4-114 File Download Confirmation Click the save button and save the certificate. Make sure to keep track of the name and location of the certificate.

210 Certificates VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Copy the file to the computer to install the certificate and use the installer. Double clicking the certificate file installs the certificate. The figure below shows the Windows XP box when the certificate is double clicked. Click the Install Cer...

Certificates 211 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide User Certificate To authenticate using the EAP-TLS protocol you will need a user certificate with the private key. Once you have the user certificate, run the certificate installer from the control panel. The Microsoft supplicant is used. It does...

212 Troubleshooting VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Troubleshooting When troubleshooting a radio problem, keep in mind that the problem may originate in one or more of the following areas: • Microsoft Windows network configuration • Hardware setup and configuration • Software configuration • WE...

E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Problem Determination Tips Use the tips in this chapter as a guide. They include solutions to the simplest problems as well as things to observe when trying to diagnose more serious problems. Consider the following: • If a problem occurs...

214 Startup Problems VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Startup Problems This section lists some of the configuration error messages that may appear at system startup and their possible solutions. Note: If you press the power switch and the VX5 remains off, refer to the “Power Source” section of t...

Startup Problems 215 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Bypassing Microsoft Windows Startup When using a Microsoft Windows operating system, you may want to bypass the configuration files or load Windows with a minimum number of drivers. The Windows Start Up Menu Allows several choices that aid in...

216 Startup Problems VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Verifying Boot Order 1. During bootup, the <F2> key may be pressed to enter BIOS Setup. Turn on the VX5. Press <F2> immediately. 2. The BIOS Setup Main Menu is displayed. Move the highlight to the Boot Menu. 3. Select “Boot Device...

Hardware Problems 217 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Hardware Problems This section lists possible solutions to some common problems with hardware. Power Source The VX5 receives power from either an AC-DC adapter or a vehicle battery. Power source problems are usually interrelated. For example...

218 Hardware Problems VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Keyboard The following table provides solution to common keyboard problems: Problem Solution Get an unexpected character or function when pressing some keys. Reboot the machine to return to its original setting. If the problem continues refe...

Hardware Problems 219 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide PCMCIA Cards Problem Solution You are having trouble accessing data on a PCMCIA card or some of the data appears to be missing. Run the scandisk utility, which analyzes the directories, files and the File Allocation Table (FAT) on the card. ...

220 Hardware Problems VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC IRQ Assignments The VX5 has 16 IRQs, numbered 0 through 15, many of which are already assigned as follows: IRQs Device(s) Windows 2000 Device(s) Windows XP IRQ0 Timer Output Timer Output IRQ1 Keyboard Keyboard IRQ2 Programmable Interrupt Con...

Hardware Problems 221 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Optional Devices This section provides information on solving problems related to optional devices. Note: Make sure the VX5 is powered on before you turn on any powered optional devices. To help determine which device is causing the problem:...

222 Radio and Network Problems VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Radio and Network Problems 2.4 GHz Wireless Network Wireless radio and network problems may be divided into two general categories: • Microsoft Windows networking problems • Configuration of radio card/network All VX5 radios include...

Software Related Problems 223 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Software Related Problems Consider the following: • If an error message appears while you are using a software package, check the software documentation first. It usually includes a troubleshooting section or summary of error message...

224 System Testing VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC System Testing Power On Self Test (POST) Each time the computer is turned on (or is rebooted using <Ctrl> + <Alt> + <Del>), a series of comprehensive hardware tests are performed. These tests are called the Power On Self Test,...

System Testing 227 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide 02F6 Software NMI failed Possible Cause Cannot generate software NMI (Non-Maskable Interrupt). Action Contact LXE’s Customer Support. 02F7 Fail-Safe Timer NMI Failed Possible Cause Server BIOS2 test error: Fail-safe timer takes too long. Action...

228 If You Need Further Assistance VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC If You Need Further Assistance If you have followed these recommendations and are still having problems, you may need additional technical assistance. This section contains the steps to take as you prepare to ask for help. Befor...

E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Appendix A Key Maps 95-key Keypad with Pointing Device Esc F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 F10 F11 F12 Print Screen SysRq Scroll Lock PauseBreak Fn ` 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 - = BackSpace Num Lock / * - Tab Q W E R T Y U I O P [ ] \ { } | 7 8 9 4 5 6 1 2 0 3 Home PgUp Caps A...

230 60-key Standard Keypad VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC 60-key Standard Keypad ESC SHIFT 2ND ALT SP F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 CAPS BREAK R/S B C M N A D F G H J K L S V X Z @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) F10 BKLT INS BKSP E I O P R T U W Y CTRL ! | \ : ; ‘ , . ? ~ _ Home END ENTER PgUp PgDn 0 . 1 2 ...

60-key Standard Keypad 231 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Press These Keys and Then To get this key 2 nd Shift Ctrl Alt CapsLock Press this key Keyboard Backlight 6 x x F10 Suspend/Resume 7 x F3 2 nd 2 nd Shift Shift Alt Alt Ctrl Ctrl Esc Esc Space Sp Enter Enter Enter (numeric) x Enter CapsLo...

60-key Standard Keypad 235 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide IBM 3270 Keypad Ovelay ESC SHIFT 2ND ALT SP F1 F2 F3 F4 F5 F6 F7 F8 F9 CAPS BREAK R/S B C M N A D F G H J K L S V X Z @ # $ % ^ & * ( ) F10 BKLT INS BKSP E I O P R T U W Y CTRL ! | \ : ; ‘ , . ? ~ _ Home END ENTER PgUp PgDn 0 . 1 2 ...

E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Appendix B Technical Specifications Physical Specifications Features Specification Comments CPU 933MHz PIII Memory BIOS Flash 1 MB BIOS Flash RAM 256 or 512MB SDRAM Display Controller SVGA compatible controller Type TFT Mass Storage 9 Rotating 40 or 80 GB Compact...

Environmental Specifications 239 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Display Specifications Characteristic Specification Type TFT SVGA Resolution 800 X 600 pixels (25 lines x 80 characters) Cell Size 8 x 16 pixels (8 x 8 also supported – 25 lines x 80 chars) Dot Dimensions .30mm x .30mm Display Dim...

240 Radio Specifications VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC Radio Specifications Summit CF 2.4GHz Bus Interface: Compact Flash via a PCMCIA adapter Radio Frequencies: 2.4 - 2.4897 GHz IEEE 802.11b 802.11g DSSS OFDM RF Data Rates: 1, 2, 5.5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 24, 36, 48, 54 Mbps RF Power Level: 64 ...

Revision History 241 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Revision History Revision A: Initial Release, March 2004 Revision B: September 2004 Section Explanation Chapter 1 – Introduction Added 8500 Series Tethered Scanners to Accessories. Updated Accessories listing effective July 2004. Revised “Com...

E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Index A AC Adapter, Specs ................................................238 AC to DC Power Supply .........................................54 Access BIOS Setup..................................................61 Adapter Cable, VX1/2/4 Power Supply ................

246 Index VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC COM 2 - 02F8h ...................................................16 Component Locations................................................4 Condition, Restore ...................................................72 Configuration Device drivers .................

248 Index VX5 Reference Guide E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC O On/Off condition of CapsLock ......................................230 condition of NumLock ......................................230 On/Off Switch .................................................18, 237 Operating Temperature, Specs ....................

Index 249 E-EQ-VX5RG-G-ARC VX5 Reference Guide Pin 9 Configuration.............................................73 Settings Menu ........................................................102 Adapters tab ......................................................109 Connection tab .............................