Aml M7140 Stationary Terminal Manuel d'utilisateur

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7The Optional M7140 Radio The M7140 desktop terminal can be purchased with an optional 802.11b radio and antenna. This radio is specifically designe

8are flawed, the fact is that security breaches of a wireless LAN require a deliberate attempt to access the network by an intruder. The primary is

9Typical Wireless Network Ethernet Connection Wireless Access Point(s) (802.11b)

10The Optional M7140 Tethered Scanner The M7140 has an optional handheld tethered scanner. This scanner is attached through the serial port. Most se

11The Optional M7140 Bracket The M7140 has an optional Mounting Bracket for users who need to mount the unit on a wall or have more of an angle for

12The M7140 Back Panel The M7140 has several types of ports on the back of the unit. The ports are shown here. The description of these items is

13Description of the Power Connector Use only an American Microsystems, Ltd. approved power supply; output rated 5 VDC and a minimum of 2 Amps. The

14 Description of the RS-232-2 Port (DB-9 Male) 1. DCD 2. RxD (in to terminal) 3. TxD (out from terminal) 4. DTR (out from terminal) 5. GND 6. DSR

15The M7140 Communication Ports The M7140 desktop terminal has 2 different styles of communications ports, RS-232 (DB-9 Male) and USB Slave Port (Ty

16The M7140 Server Login This chapter describes the login functions of the M7140 terminal. It also describes using Telnet and Terminal Emulation sup

M7140 DESKTOP TERMINAL User’s Guide Disclaimer American Microsystems, Ltd. reserves the right to make changes in specifications and other informat

17 If there is not a wireless Access Point (AP) for the desktop terminal to connect to, then the terminal will not proceed past this point. For hel

18Applications If you are using the CommandLink™ software, and the proper User ID and Password are entered, then the Applications Menu is displayed.

19Console 3: RESERVED Console 4: User Defined Console 5: Linux prompt Console 6: User Defined Console 7: RESERVED Console 8: User Defined Console 9

20The M7140 has a built-in feature which makes it easy to see when the terminal is out of range of an access point. When the M7140 goes outside of R

21The M7140 Menu System This chapter describes the Main Menu functions of the M7140 desktop terminal. Main Menu ou may access the menu system by pr

22 Network Setup By selecting the Network Setup function from the Main Menu the wireless network adapter can be configured. The “Network Connection

23 If a static IP address is to be assigned to the M7140 desktop terminal, then the Static button should be selected. Static IP addresses shoul

24Warning: These values are unique for each network and are assigned by your local Systems Administrator. Improperly setting these functions or valu

25In the example above, “AML Network” was chosen for the unique SSID name. Your unique name should be assigned by your local Network Administrator.

26To modify an encryption key set simply highlight the appropriate key set. Note that the number of key pairs will change depending on which encrypt

TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCING THE M7140 1 What to Expect 1 Warranty 2 General Conventions 2 M7140 TERMINAL OVERVIEW 3 Using the M7140 Keyboa

27The Auth setting determines what type of network system you are using. These two modes simply define how the above key sets will be used to

28Host Server List The Connection Settings determine how the M7140 Desktop terminal will communicate to a host server over the network. When the M71

29The M7140 Desktop terminal has optional Terminal Emulation software available that enables it to communicate directly with most host systems inclu

30If a different terminal type is selected, then the optional features for that emulation are displayed. These features allow you to customize how t

31If the Virtual 24x80 check box is unchecked all the text sent to the terminal will be squeezed into the current display size (which depends on the

32The Row Shift function determines how many rows the display will move each time the Shift <arrow> keys are used. This allows the operator t

33Diagnostic Menu The “Diagnostic Menu” has several powerful functions that can help pinpoint a variety of network problems. The Diagnostic menu can

34The “WLAN:” shows the current connection status reported by the internal RF card. This status can be a very useful tool to determine if an RF conn

35Ping Server The “Ping Server” function is a very powerful tool to test connectivity through the wireless RF network. When the “Ping Server”

36If the M7140 desktop terminal does not receive a response to the pinging, then the above (right) screen will appear. It is very important that the

GETTING STARTED 1 Introducing the M7140 This chapter describes how to get started using your M7140 desktop terminal and get you up and running fast. h

37Firmware Version The “Firmware Version” function displays the information about the M7140 desktop terminals firmware version and the date and time

38Local Settings The “Local Settings” function sets much of the M7140 desktop terminal’s internal hardware and software. Real time Clock The “

39Serial Port Configuration The “Serial Port Configuration” function allows the operator to configure the local serial ports. When the

40Startup Options The “Startup Options” function allows the operator to setup various options used when the M7140 is first powered on. Basic

41Audio Settings The “Audio Settings” function allows the operator to setup various options used for the M7140 internal speaker or the audio jack po

42Linux Prompt The “Linux Prompt” function puts the M7140 desktop terminal into its native Linux Operating System. You can simply hit the Men

43Tools/Utilities The “Tools and Utilities” function includes the built-in Calculator and Basic interpreter functions. Calculator The M7140 d

44The calculator can do much more complicated math functions. Note that the functions require the operand be in parentheses ( ). Basic The M7

45To run a program simply scroll to the program name and hit [ENTER]. Note: Some BASIC programs end by themselves or you should just hi

46Set/Change Password The M7140 has the ability to set a password to prohibit unauthorized users from viewing or altering the network settings and L

GETTING STARTED 2 • Connect and use the M7140 serial interface Warranty A one-year warranty against material defects and workmanship from the date o

47The M7140 Advanced Features This chapter describes some of the advanced features of the M7140 Desktop terminal. File Transfer Protocol (FTP) The

48The RAM memory works much like a standard PC, The Linux operating system and any programs currently being executed, are utilizing the RAM memory.

49 Flash Memory – 16 MB RAM Memory – 32 MB 128K Boot Loader 896K Linux ZImage Compressed Kernel 128K Splash Screen Bitmap 128K Boot Paramet

50The M7140 Expanded Memory Map The Links Web Browser Application The M7140 Expanded Memory version desktop terminal includes a fully functional web

51 Because the M7140 has a smaller screen than a standard PC, not much of the web page can be displayed at one time. The links program has sev

52 Under “Start Dir :” we have added the startup directory “/bin/” Under “Start Prog :” we have added the startup program “links” (case sensit

53Index A Access Point, 17 Applications Menu, 18 Audio Settings, 41 Avg. Noise, 33 Avg. Signal, 33 B Basic, 44 Basic Dir, 40 BASIC interpreter, 44 B

3M7140 Terminal Overview This chapter describes the features of the M7140 desktop terminal. o save time in the future, print a copy of this document

4 Key Values Red Key POWER Powers unit off/on. You must press and hold the power key for the unit to power down, this prevents accidental shut off

5screen down one menu level. 4 (Right arrow) Moves the cursor right one character at a time and toggles between menu selection options. F1 – F12 Se

6just the SHIFT key to select the special characters on the numeric keys. The M7140 Display Screen The M7140 desktop terminal includes a 320 pixel b