Page 2 - Notices; Text explaining the VLS-410 product (HX1) in this user document
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH Notices Notice: LXE Inc. reserves the right to make improvements or changes in the products described in this manual at any time without notice. While reasonable efforts have been made in the preparation of this document to assure its accuracy, LXE assumes no liability resulting fr...
Page 3 - Revision Notice; HX1 Reference Guide; Section; Revised “Components” section to reflect new Summit label.
Revision Notice HX1 Reference Guide Upgrade From Revision A to Revision B Section Explanation Chapter 2 – Physical Description and Layout Revised “Components” section to reflect new Summit label. Chapter 4 – Wireless Network Configuration Revised “Components” section to reflect new Summit label. Upd...
Page 5 - Table of Contents
E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC HX1 Reference Guide Table of Contents C HAPTER 1 I NTRODUCTION 1 Overview .................................................................................................................... 1 When to Use this Guide ......................................................................
Page 7 - HAPTER
Table of Contents iii E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC HX1 Reference Guide C HAPTER 4 W IRELESS N ETWORK C ONFIGURATION 37 Introduction ............................................................................................................. 37 Summit Radio .........................................................
Page 8 - Illustrations
iv Table of Contents HX1 Reference Guide E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC Generating a User Certificate for the HX1 .................................................................................... 88 Installing a User Certificate on the HX1 (WPA-TLS Only) ...........................................................
Page 11 - Chapter 1 Introduction; Overview; Chapter 2 “Physical Description and Layout”
E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC HX1 Reference Guide Chapter 1 Introduction Overview The HX1 “Hands Free”/voice device is a rugged, wearable computer equipped with a Microsoft ® Windows ® CE operating system. The HX1 is a customized computer designed to gather voice data and transmit the data via a wireless PCMCIA ...
Page 12 - Document Conventions; ATTENTION; Caution; DANGER
2 When to Use this Guide HX1 Reference Guide E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC 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 ...
Page 13 - Quick Start; Install a fully charged battery in the HX1.; Getting Help; All LXE manuals are now available on one CD; and they can also be viewed/downloaded
Quick Start 3 E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC HX1 Reference Guide Quick Start This section’s instructions are based on the assumption that your new HX1 is pre-configured and requires only accessory installation and a battery. Use this guide as you would any other source book -- reading portions to learn about the ...
Page 14 - Manuals and Accessories; HX1 Multi-Charger User’s Guide; Accessories; Case and Belt
4 Manuals and Accessories HX1 Reference Guide E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC Manuals and Accessories Manuals The following manuals are available on the LXE Manuals CD: • HX1 Multi-Charger User’s Guide • HX1 Reference Guide • Contacting LXE • LXE Technical Glossary Accessories The table below lists the available H...
Page 17 - Chapter 2 Physical Description and Layout; Components; Button; Figure 2-1 HX1 Components; End View; Connector; Figure 2-2 HX1 Connectors
E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC HX1 Reference Guide Chapter 2 Physical Description and Layout Components Top View 1. Suspend/Resume Button with Power LED 2. Reset Button 3. Battery Release Button 4. Battery Pack Figure 2-1 HX1 Components End View 1. Antenna Connector 2. RS-232 Connector, 9 pin 3. RS-232 Connector,...
Page 18 - Bottom View; Figure 2-3 HX1 Labels; Cisco utility. See manuals for details.; Use the Summit Client; Figure 2-4 Use Summit Client Utility Label
8 Components HX1 Reference Guide E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC Bottom View Labels that identify the HX1 are located on the bottom of the unit. Please refer to these labels for information on a particular unit, such as the MAC address of the radio card installed. Figure 2-3 HX1 Labels When initially configuring a...
Page 19 - System Hardware; The HX1 has three power modes:; On
System Hardware 9 E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC HX1 Reference Guide System Hardware The HX1 features: • An Intel ® X-Scale PXA255 processor operating at 400 MHz. • 128MB of SDRAM memory. • 64MB flash memory. • Windows CE 5.0 operating system. • COM1, COM2 or USB connections to a PC via a configuration cable; o A...
Page 20 - Suspend /Resume Button; Green; Entering Data
10 Suspend /Resume Button HX1 Reference Guide E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC Suspend /Resume Button The Suspend /Resume button can be used to suspend or resume the HX1. It can also be used to reset the HX1. • When the HX1 is on, pressing and releasing the Suspend / Resume button places the HX1 in Suspend mode. In...
Page 21 - External Connectors; Pinout; Pin Signal
External Connectors 11 E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC HX1 Reference Guide External Connectors 25 pin RS-232 Connector for Headset The HX1 has a female “D” connector to attach the lower audio cable. Figure 2-5 The 25-Pin RS-232 Connector The headset adapter cable has a corresponding 25 pin male connector on one en...
Page 22 - pin RS-232 Connector for Configuration; used; Antenna Connector
12 External Connectors HX1 Reference Guide E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC 9 pin RS-232 Connector for Configuration The HX1 has a 9 pin RS-232 female “D” connector for the configuration cable. Figure 2-6 The 25-Pin RS-232 Connector The configuration cable has a corresponding 9 pin male connector on one end. The ot...
Page 23 - The HX1 Battery Pack; Figure 2-7 The HX1 Battery; The HX1 MultiCharger
The HX1 Battery Pack 13 E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC HX1 Reference Guide The HX1 Battery Pack The HX1 uses a rechargeable Li-Ion battery pack. Battery life varies depending on the applications running on the HX1 and the operating temperature. However, the battery pack is designed to provide over 10 hours of usa...
Page 25 - Chapter 3 System Configuration; Introduction; The HX1 is delivered with the following software loaded:
E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC HX1 Reference Guide Chapter 3 System Configuration Introduction The HX1 is configured via an ActiveSync connection since the HX1 does not have a keyboard or display. Once the HX1 is connected to a PC via ActiveSync, the ActiveSync Remote Display utility is used on the PC to view the...
Page 26 - Desktop; Desktop Icon
16 Desktop HX1 Reference Guide E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC Desktop The HX1 Desktop appearance is similar to that of a desktop PC running Windows 2000 or XP. Since the HX1 has no monitor, the HX1 desktop is only visible using an ActiveSync connection and ActiveSync Remote Display. At a minimum, it has the follo...
Page 27 - Desktop Icons; SetServerIP
Desktop 17 E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC HX1 Reference Guide Desktop Icons The HX1 desktop contains both standard and specialized icons. Some of the specialized icons are discussed below. SetServerIP The SetServerIP icon on the HX1 desktop is used to set the IP address of the server when using the HX1 with a Vox...
Page 28 - Software Configuration; The MAC address can also be viewed on the; Status; tab of the Cisco ACU or Summit SCU.; Figure 3-1 Viewing MAC Address Using Config Utility
18 Software Configuration HX1 Reference Guide E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC Software Configuration Initial software configuration is performed using an ActiveSync connection and the ActiveSync Remote Display utility. Please note that since the HX1 does not have some components that are present on other computers...
Page 29 - Establishing an ActiveSync Connection; An XScale USB driver; Step 1: Install XScale USB Driver; To install the USB Driver:; Figure 3-2 Windows Hardware Wizard, Specify File; Browse to the location of the WECUSBSH.INF file.
Establishing an ActiveSync Connection 19 E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC HX1 Reference Guide Establishing an ActiveSync Connection Three software components are necessary to configure the HX1 via ActiveSync: • An XScale USB driver • Microsoft ActiveSync • Mobile Power Toys Software Step 1: Install XScale USB Drive...
Page 30 - Step 2: Install Microsoft ActiveSync; Figure 3-4 ActiveSync Partnership
20 Establishing an ActiveSync Connection HX1 Reference Guide E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC Figure 3-3 Windows Hardware Wizard, Completed Step 2: Install Microsoft ActiveSync ActiveSync version 3.7 (or higher) must be resident on the host (desktop/laptop) computer. ActiveSync is available from the Microsoft websi...
Page 31 - Ending an ActiveSync Connection
Establishing an ActiveSync Connection 21 E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC HX1 Reference Guide The ActiveSync screen updates to reflect the connection between the HX1 and the PC. Figure 3-5 ActiveSync Connected Ending an ActiveSync Connection The ActiveSync connection can be ended by unplugging the USB connector fro...
Page 32 - Step 3: Install Mobile Power Toys Software; Start | Programs | ActiveSync Remote Display
22 Establishing an ActiveSync Connection HX1 Reference Guide E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC Step 3: Install Mobile Power Toys Software The Mobile Power Toys Software includes a remote desktop display utility that allows for easy configuration of the HX1. To install this software, locate WindowsMobilePowerToys.MSI...
Page 33 - Error Messages; Figure 3-6 ActiveSync Remote Display Error Messages
Establishing an ActiveSync Connection 23 E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC HX1 Reference Guide Error Messages If any of the following error messages occur during while the Remote Display application is loading, click “OK” to dismiss the error message. The application will continue to load and operate properly. Figur...
Page 34 - Control Panel Options; Manage digital certificates used for secure communication.; Figure 3-7 Certificates
24 Control Panel Options HX1 Reference Guide E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC Control Panel Options All Control Panel options assume the user has an ActiveSync Remote Display connection to the HX1. Certificates Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Certificates Manage digital certificates used for secure commu...
Page 35 - Dialing
Control Panel Options 25 E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC HX1 Reference Guide Date/Time Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Date/Time Icon Set Date, Time, Time Zone, and Daylight Savings. Factory Default Settings Current Time Midnight Time Zone GMT-05:00 Daylight Savings Disabled Figure 3-8 Date/Time Propert...
Page 36 - Display; Factory Default Settings; Background; Figure 3-9 Display Properties – Background; Appearance; All schemes are displayed in shades of gray.; Backlight
26 Control Panel Options HX1 Reference Guide E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC Display Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Display Icon Although the HX1 does not support a display, the background graphic and color scheme appearance affects the HX1 desktop as viewed via ActiveSync Remote Display. Factory Defau...
Page 37 - Input Panel; Keyboard
Control Panel Options 27 E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC HX1 Reference Guide Input Panel Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Input Panel Select the current key / data input method. Factory Default Settings Input Method Keyboard Allow applications to change input panel state Enabled Keys Small keys Use gestu...
Page 38 - Mouse; Start | Settings | Control Panel | Network and Dialup Connections
28 Control Panel Options HX1 Reference Guide E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC Mouse Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Mouse Set the double-click sensitivity for stylus taps on the touch screen. Note: Because the HX1 relies on the PC’s mouse for input, this option has little effect on the HX1. Network and D...
Page 39 - Owner; Set HX1 owner details.
Control Panel Options 29 E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC HX1 Reference Guide Owner Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Owner Icon Set HX1 owner details. Factory Default Settings Identification Blank Notes Blank There is no change from general desktop PC Owner Properties display. Enter the information and cl...
Page 40 - Password; Set HX1 access/power up password properties.; Password Blank; Figure 3-13 Password Properties
30 Control Panel Options HX1 Reference Guide E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC Password Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Password Icon Set HX1 access/power up password properties. Factory Default Settings Password Blank Note: Once a password is assigned, the Owner and Password Control Panel options require...
Page 41 - PC Connection; Allow Connection; Figure 3-14 Communication / PC Connection Tab
Control Panel Options 31 E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC HX1 Reference Guide PC Connection Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | PC Connection Control the connection between the HX1 and a nearby desktop/laptop computer. Factory Default Settings Allow Connection Enabled Connect Using usbcnect Tap the Change bu...
Page 42 - Power; User Idle; Battery; Figure 3-15 Power Properties – Battery; Schemes; Figure 3-16 Power Properties – Schemes
32 Control Panel Options HX1 Reference Guide E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC Power Displays the status of the HX1 battery, power management and power managed devices. Factory Default Settings Battery N/A Schemes – Battery Power User Idle Never System Idle Never Suspend Never Battery Displays the remaining power in...
Page 43 - Regional Settings; Remove Programs
Control Panel Options 33 E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC HX1 Reference Guide Regional Settings Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Regional Settings Set the appearance of numbers, currency, time and date based on regional and language settings. No change from general desktop PC Regional Settings Properties ...
Page 44 - System; left; General; Figure 3-17 System – General tab
34 Control Panel Options HX1 Reference Guide E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC System Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | System Icon Review System and Computer data and revision levels. Adjust Storage and Program memory settings. Factory Default Settings General N/A Memory Near left Device Name XVOX Device D...
Page 45 - Memory; Figure 3-18 System – Memory Tab; Device Name; Figure 3-19 System – Device Name Tab; Copyrights
Control Panel Options 35 E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC HX1 Reference Guide Memory Figure 3-18 System – Memory Tab Move the slider to allocate more memory for programs or storage. If there isn’t enough space for a file, increase the amount of storage memory. If the HX1 is running slowly, try increasing the amount...
Page 46 - Volume and Sounds; Set volume parameters and assign sound wav files to CE events.; Middle of Bar; Volume; Figure 3-20 Volume & Sounds – Volume Tab; Sounds
36 Control Panel Options HX1 Reference Guide E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC Volume and Sounds Access: Start | Settings | Control Panel | Volume & Sounds Icon Set volume parameters and assign sound wav files to CE events. Factory Default Settings Volume Events Disabled Application Disabled Notifications Disabl...
Page 47 - Chapter 4 Wireless Network Configuration; Radio Type; Figure 4-1 Use Summit Client Utility Label
E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC HX1 Reference Guide Chapter 4 Wireless Network Configuration Introduction The HX1 computer is available with a Summit or Cisco radios. The Summit radio is an 802.11b/g radio. The Cisco radio is an 802.11b radio. The radio can be configured for no encryption, WEP encryption or WPA se...
Page 48 - Summit Radio; Figure 4-2 Summit Client Utility
38 Summit Radio HX1 Reference Guide E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC Summit Radio It is important that all dates are correct on CE computers when using any type of certificate. Certificates are date sensitive and if the date is not correct authentication will fail. The Summit radio is an 802.11g radio, capable of b...
Page 49 - Main Tab; Figure 4-3 SCU – Main Tab; Driver version; Disable Radio
Summit Radio 39 E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC HX1 Reference Guide Select ThirdPartyConfig in the Active Config drop down list as the active profile. Warmboot the HX1. The Summit Client Utility passes control to Wireless Zero Config and the WZC Wireless Information control panel. Using the options in the Wireless...
Page 50 - Admin Login; To login to Admin mode, click the Admin login button.; Figure 4-4 Admin Password Entry; The password is case sensitive!
40 Summit Radio HX1 Reference Guide E-EQ-HX1RG-C-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 passwor...
Page 51 - Config Tab; Figure 4-5 SCU – Config Tab; – Gives the profile a new, unique name. If the new name is not unique, an; Delete; case, an error message is displayed and the profile is not deleted.; New; Parameters; IMPORTANT; – Remember to click the; Commit; button after making changes to ensure the; Config
Summit Radio 41 E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC HX1 Reference Guide Config Tab Note: If the Admin password is not entered, the user can view the config 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 – Config Tab When logged in as ...
Page 54 - Status Tab; Figure 4-6 SCU – Status Tab; This screen provides information on the radio:
44 Summit Radio HX1 Reference Guide E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC Status Tab Figure 4-6 SCU – Status Tab This screen provides information on the radio: • The config profile being used • The client name, IP address and MAC address • The status of the radio card (down, associated, authenticated, etc.) • The name, ...
Page 55 - Diags Tab; Figure 4-7 SCU – Diags Tab; – Use this button to apply (or reapply) the current config profile and; Diagnostics; – Obtain a new IP address through release and renew. All activity is
Summit Radio 45 E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC HX1 Reference Guide 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 config profile and attempt to associate or authe...
Page 56 - Global Settings Tab; Figure 4-8 SCU – Global Settings Tab
46 Summit Radio HX1 Reference Guide E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC 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 ...
Page 57 - dBm
Summit Radio 47 E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC HX1 Reference Guide G Short Slot 802.11g short slot timing mode. Options: Auto, On, Off Default: Auto Note: The G Short Slot parameter is obsolete and may not be present in some versions of the SCU. Roam Trigger If signal strength is less than this trigger value, the...
Page 58 - Password is case sensitive.
48 Summit Radio HX1 Reference Guide E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC 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 tap...
Page 59 - WMM; Off; Tray Icon; Determines if the Summit icon is displayed in the system tray.
Summit Radio 49 E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC HX1 Reference Guide CCX Features Use of Cisco Compatible Extensions (CCX) radio management and AP specified maximum transmit power features. Options: On, Off Default: Off WMM Use of Wi-Fi Multimedia extensions. Options: On, Off Default: Off Tray Icon Determines if th...
Page 60 - Summit Wireless Security; tab according to the type; button and enter the password.; button to save the; button after all changes have been made.
50 Summit Radio HX1 Reference Guide E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC Summit Wireless Security Use the instructions in this section to complete the entries on the Config tab according to the type of wireless security used by the network. The instructions that follow are the minimum required to successfully connect t...
Page 61 - No Security; Enter the SSID of the Access Point assigned to this profile; Figure 4-10 No Security; Once configured, click the; button. Ensure the correct Active Config is selected on the
Summit Radio 51 E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC HX1 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 ...
Page 62 - WEP; Figure 4-11 WEP Encryption; Click the; Figure 4-12 WEP Keys
52 Summit Radio HX1 Reference Guide E-EQ-HX1RG-C-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 4-11 WEP Encryption Clic...
Page 63 - LEAP without WPA Authentication; Figure 4-13 LEAP Configuration
Summit Radio 53 E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC HX1 Reference Guide 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 follow...
Page 64 - Click on the; Credentials
54 Summit Radio HX1 Reference Guide E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC Click on the Credentials button. Figure 4-14 LEAP Credentials Enter the Domain\Username (if the Doman is required), otherwise enter the Username. Enter the password and click OK . Once configured, click the Commit button. Ensure the correct Active...
Page 65 - Leave the CA Certificate File Name blank for now.; OK; then click; . Ensure the correct Active Config is selected on the Main tab.
Summit Radio 55 E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC HX1 Reference Guide 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 4-15 PEAP/MSC...
Page 66 - Click
56 Summit Radio HX1 Reference Guide E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC Once successfully authenticated, copy the CA certificate into the \System directory of the device. Once the file is in the \System directory, enter the file name in the CA Certificate Filename text box. For information on generating a Root CA cert...
Page 69 - To use WPA/LEAP, make sure the following profile options are used.; . Ensure the correct Active Config is selected on the Main tab and
Summit Radio 59 E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC HX1 Reference Guide 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 this...
Page 70 - To use EAP-FAST, make sure the following profile options are used.
60 Summit Radio HX1 Reference Guide E-EQ-HX1RG-C-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 only supports EAP-FAS...
Page 71 - Tap; then tap
Summit Radio 61 E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC HX1 Reference Guide Enter the Domain\Username (if the Doman is required), otherwise enter the Username. Enter the password. Tap OK then tap Commit . Ensure the correct Active Config is selected on the Main tab and warmboot. The SCU Main tab shows the device is associ...
Page 72 - WPA PSK; Figure 4-26 PSK Entry
62 Summit Radio HX1 Reference Guide E-EQ-HX1RG-C-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 4-25 WPA/PSK Encryp...
Page 73 - Cisco Radio; Security Type; Wireless Configuration Utilities
Cisco Radio 63 E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC HX1 Reference Guide Cisco Radio If the HX1 contains a Cisco radio, the radio can be configured by clicking on the Cisco Radio Configuration Utility or using the Microsoft Wireless Zero Config Utility. Please refer to the chart below for supported security types, the u...
Page 74 - Profiles Tab; Figure 4-28 Cisco ACU, Profiles Properties
64 Cisco Radio HX1 Reference Guide E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC Profiles Tab When using the Cisco ACU to configure the radio card, a profile is used. If desired, multiple profiles can be created as needed. Figure 4-27 Cisco ACU, Profiles Tab To connect to the network, either edit the current profile (Profile0) ...
Page 75 - Saving Cisco Settings; The success message is displayed.; Figure 4-29 Cisco Settings Saved Success
Cisco Radio 65 E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC HX1 Reference Guide Saving Cisco Settings After you have made all necessary changes to the Cisco radio settings, click OK to close the Cisco configuration utility. Changes are not saved until you double click on the SaveCiscoSettings icon on the desktop. The success m...
Page 76 - Cisco ACU and the WZC Utility; for the active profile.; Figure 4-30 Cisco ACU, External Settings; Before restarting the HX1, click; to dismiss the message box and click the; SaveCiscoSettings; icon on the desktop.
66 Cisco Radio HX1 Reference Guide E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC Cisco ACU and the WZC Utility When the WZC utility is used to configure the radio (for example, when using PEAP or EAP-TLS), select <External Settings> for the active profile. Figure 4-30 Cisco ACU, External Settings After <External Settin...
Page 77 - Microsoft Wireless Zero Config (WZC) Utility; To change the status of the WZC utility, Click; Select the option desired:; Enabled; – This option must be selected to use no security, WEP, LEAP and LEAP
Cisco Radio 67 E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC HX1 Reference Guide Microsoft Wireless Zero Config (WZC) Utility To start the Wireless Zero Config utility, click on the icon in the system tray. If the icon is not present in the system tray, the Wireless Zero Config utility must be enabled, as described below. Pleas...
Page 78 - Security Options; Prerequisites; Use the Cisco ACU utility.
68 Cisco Radio HX1 Reference Guide E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC Security Options No Security Prerequisites • Use the Cisco ACU utility. • The WZC utility must be disabled. • The SSID of the wireless network. Create a new profile or edit an exiting profile. • If no security is used, the only entry necessary on t...
Page 79 - To use WEP, create a new profile or select an exiting profile.; WEP Keys...
Cisco Radio 69 E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC HX1 Reference Guide WEP Prerequisites • Use the Cisco ACU utility. • The WZC utility must be disabled. • The SSID of the wireless network. • WEP key(s) To use WEP, create a new profile or select an exiting profile. • WEP must be set to either Static WEP keys or Dynami...
Page 80 - LEAP; To use LEAP, create a new profile or select an exiting profile.
70 Cisco Radio HX1 Reference Guide E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC LEAP Note: This method does not use WPA encryption. Please see “LEAP (WPA)” (later in this chapter) to use LEAP with WPA encryption. Prerequisites • Use the Cisco ACU utility. • The WZC utility must be disabled. • The SSID of the wireless network. ...
Page 82 - PEAP; Use the WZC utility.; Figure 4-34 Wireless Information Tab; Make sure the “Notify me when new network are available” checkbox
72 Cisco Radio HX1 Reference Guide E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC PEAP Prerequisites • Cisco driver must be 2.60 or higher, firmware must be 5.60.11 or higher. • Use the WZC utility. • The Cisco ACU profile must be set to <External Settings>. • The date and time must be properly set on the HX1. • The SSID o...
Page 84 - to dismiss the Advanced Wireless Setting screen.; Connect
74 Cisco Radio HX1 Reference Guide E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC Figure 4-37 Advanced Wireless Settings Make sure the “Use Windows to configure my wireless settings” box is checked. The network added should be displayed in the Preferred Networks box. Click OK to dismiss the Advanced Wireless Setting screen. If n...
Page 87 - Figure 4-41 Wireless Information Tab
Cisco Radio 77 E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC HX1 Reference Guide EAP-TLS Prerequisites • Cisco driver must be 2.60 or higher, firmware must be 5.60.11 or higher. • Use the WZC utility. • The Cisco ACU profile must be set to <External Settings>. • The date and time must be properly set on the HX1. • The SSI...
Page 92 - Cisco Icon Missing; From the desktop, click on My Computer
82 Cisco Radio HX1 Reference Guide E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC Cisco Icon Missing If the Cisco icon is missing from the desktop, you can still configure the Cisco radio. 1. From the desktop, click on My Computer 2. Double click on the Flash folder, then the ACU folder. 3. Double click on the ACU icon. 4. The s...
Page 93 - Certificates; Certificates are needed for certain WPA authentications.; Root Certificates; Generating a Root CA Certificate for the HX1; Sign into the CA with any valid username and password.; Figure 4-50 Logon to Certificate Authority
Certificates 83 E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC HX1 Reference Guide Certificates Certificates are needed for certain WPA authentications. • PEAP requires a Root CA certificate • EAP-TLS requires a Root CA certificate and a User certificate. ! The date and time must be properly set on the HX1 when working with cert...
Page 94 - Download a CA certificate, certificate chain or CRL; Click the DER button.
84 Certificates HX1 Reference Guide E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC Figure 4-51 Certificate Services Welcome Screen Click the Download a CA certificate, certificate chain or CRL link. Make sure the correct root CA certificate is selected in the list box. Figure 4-52 Download CA Certificate Screen Click the DER but...
Page 95 - To download the CA certificate, click on the; Download CA certificate
Certificates 85 E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC HX1 Reference Guide To download the CA certificate, click on the Download CA certificate link. Figure 4-53 Download CA Certificate Screen Click the Save button and save the certificate. Make sure to keep track of the name and location of the certificate.
Page 96 - Installing a Root CA Certificate on theHX1; Start | Control Panel; Click the “Import” button.; Figure 4-55 Import Certificate; Make sure “From a File” is selected and click OK.
86 Certificates HX1 Reference Guide E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC Installing a Root CA Certificate on theHX1 Copy the certificate file to the HX1. Import the certificate by navigating to Start | Control Panel | Certificates . Figure 4-54 Certificates Click the “Import” button. Figure 4-55 Import Certificate Make...
Page 97 - Click Yes to import the certificate.
Certificates 87 E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC HX1 Reference Guide Figure 4-56 Browsing to Certificate Location Using the explorer buttons, browse to the location where you copied the certificate, select the certificate desired and click OK. Figure 4-57 Certificate Import Confirmation Click Yes to import the cert...
Page 98 - User Certificates; Method #1: No HX1 Access to Certificate Server; Figure 4-58 Logon to Certificate Authority
88 Certificates HX1 Reference Guide E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC User Certificates There are two methods that can be used to request and install the User certificate on the HX1. If the HX1 is not connected via ActiveSync to a PC on the same network as the certificate server, use Method #1. If the HX1 is connect...
Page 99 - Request a certificate; advanced certificate request; Create and submit a request to this CA
Certificates 89 E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC HX1 Reference Guide Figure 4-59 Certificate Services Welcome Screen Click the Request a certificate link. Figure 4-60 Request a Certificate Screen Click on the advanced certificate request link. Figure 4-61 Advanced Certificate Request Screen Click on the Create and ...
Page 100 - For the Certificate Template, select “User”.
90 Certificates HX1 Reference Guide E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC Figure 4-62 Advanced Certificate Details For the Certificate Template, select “User”. Check the “Mark keys as exportable” and the “Export keys to file” checkboxes. Type the full path on the local PC where the private key is to be copied. Also spec...
Page 101 - When prompted for the private key password:
Certificates 91 E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC HX1 Reference Guide Figure 4-63 Script Warnings If any script notifications occur, click the “Yes” button to continue the certificate request. Figure 4-64 Script Warnings When prompted for the private key password: • Click “None” if you do not wish to use a password,...
Page 102 - Download certificate
92 Certificates HX1 Reference Guide E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC Figure 4-65 Certificate Issued Click the Download certificate link. Figure 4-66 Download Security Warning Click Save to download and store the user certificate to the PC. Make sure to keep track of the name and location of the certificate. The pri...
Page 103 - Select “My Certificates” from the pull down list.; Figure 4-67 Certificates; Figure 4-68 Import Certificate
Certificates 93 E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC HX1 Reference Guide Installing a User Certificate on the HX1 (WPA-TLS Only) Copy the certificate and private key files to the HX1. Import the certificate by navigating to Start | Control Panel | Certificates . Select “My Certificates” from the pull down list. Figure ...
Page 104 - The certificate is now shown in the list.; Figure 4-70 Certificate Listing; With the certificate you just imported highlighted, click View.
94 Certificates HX1 Reference Guide E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC Figure 4-69 Browsing to Certificate Location Using the explorer buttons, browse to the location where you copied the certificate, select the certificate desired and click OK. The certificate is now shown in the list. Figure 4-70 Certificate Listin...
Page 105 - If the private key is present, the process is complete.; Figure 4-72 Browsing to Private Key Location
Certificates 95 E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC HX1 Reference Guide Figure 4-71 Private Key Not Present • If the private key is present, the process is complete. • If the private key is not present, import the private key. To import the private key, click OK to return to the Certificates screen. Click import and s...
Page 106 - Click on View to see the certificate details again.; Figure 4-73 Private Key Present
96 Certificates HX1 Reference Guide E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC Click on View to see the certificate details again. Figure 4-73 Private Key Present The private key should now say present. If it does not, there is a problem. Possible items to check: • Make sure the certificate was generated with a separate priv...
Page 107 - Select; to; Figure 4-74 Certificate Enrollment
Certificates 97 E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC HX1 Reference Guide Method #2: HX1 Has Access to Certificate Server This method requires the HX1 have access to the Certificate server (via an ActiveSync connection to a PC on the same network as the server). If the HX1 does not have access, please user Method #1. Se...
Page 109 - Chapter 5 Troubleshooting; If the LED is lit, were there any messages? Try resetting the unit.; Poor battery life; Recalibrate battery in charger.; Is the unit getting an out of range message?
E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC HX1 Reference Guide Chapter 5 Troubleshooting Introduction The HX1 is a specialized RF computer. This section assumes the reader is familiar with RF networks and components. Troubleshooting focuses on the HX1 units. The problem may also be caused by your voice application. IPlease r...
Page 110 - Problem with Multiple Users; Network Troubleshooting; Please refer to the documentation for your voice application.; Problems with RF Connection; Specific problems with the radio card.
100 Problem with Multiple Users HX1 Reference Guide E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC • Is the microphone adjusted properly? It should be two finger widths from the mouth, slightly to the side. The “Talk” label on the microphone should be pointed towards the mouth. • Is there condensation or freezing on the micropho...
Page 111 - Appendix A Technical Specifications; Physical Specifications; Features Specification; Environmental Specifications; Feature Specification
E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC HX1 Reference Guide Appendix A Technical Specifications Physical Specifications Features Specification Comments CPU XScale PXa255, 400MHzI Memory Flash 64 MB RAM 128 SDRAM External Connectors/ Interfaces Two (2) external RS-232C serial ports: COM1 and COM2 One (1) Type A USB Port Vi...
Page 112 - Summit CF 2.4GHz Radio Specifications
102 Environmental Specifications HX1 Reference Guide E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC Summit CF 2.4GHz Radio Specifications 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 Le...
Page 113 - Revision History; Revision A, Initial Release: December 2006
Revision History 103 E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC HX1 Reference Guide Revision History Revision A, Initial Release: December 2006 Revision B: February 2007 Section Explanation Chapter 4 – Wireless Network Configuration Updated chapter for EAP-FAST.
Page 115 - Index; Numeric; ActiveSync
E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC HX1 Reference Guide Index Numeric 25 pin RS-232 connector ...........................................7 9 pin RS-232 connector .............................................7 A ActiveSync Connect ...............................................................21 Disconnect ...............
Page 116 - Icons
106 Index HX1 Reference Guide E-EQ-HX1RG-C-ARC H Hardware ...................................................................9 I Icons Explorer, Internet ................................................16 My Computer ......................................................16 My Documents ................