Honeywell 5900 RFID User Manual page 50

Communication Type
The Optimus 5900 RFID terminal supports the following type of communication via ActiveSync through
its DC Power Jack (see page 3-10) on the bottom panel:
USB
Hardware Requirements for Setup
• Optimus 5900 RFID eBase
• USB Cable (for USB communication)
• ActiveSync v4.1 or higher installed on the host workstation
• Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows Me, Windows 2000, Windows NT (4.0 SP6 or higher) or
Windows XP computer.
Software Requirements for Communication
To sync successfully, ActiveSync must be configured for the same communication type on both the host
workstation and the Optimus 5900 RFID terminal. ActiveSync must be setup on your workstation before
you initiate synchronization from the terminal for the first time.
Setting Up the Host Workstation
Verify that ActiveSync is configured to use the appropriate communication type by clicking File >
Connection Settings.
For USB communication, check Allow USB connections.
Setting Up the Optimus 5900 RFID Terminal
The Optimus 5900 RFID terminal defaults to USB communication out of the box. To verify and/or change
the default setting, tap Start > Settings > Control Panel > PC Connection.
Must be checked to connect to a workstation
Displays the current connection setting
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The USB cable and hardware peripherals allow the Optimus 5900 RFID terminal to
communicate with a workstation through a USB port or to a network through a USB hub.
The Optimus 5900 RFID terminal supports full-speed USB communication (USB 1.1);
maximum data transfer rate is 12 Mbps. The Optimus 5900 RFID terminal defaults to USB
communication out of the box.
Tap to change the connection settings