Question
How Do I Update the OS on a PPT88xx Using AirBEAM® via a USB ActiveSync?
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How Do I Update the OS on a PPT88xx Using AirBEAM® via a USB ActiveSync?
Facts
DCP 1.3 for the PPT88xx running Windows Mobile 2003
Answer
Serial OS updates can take an hour and a half. Using AirBEAM® to update a device significantly reduces this wait time. To use AirBEAM® over the wireless network an 802.11b enabled device is needed. It is possible to use AirBEAM® through a USB ActiveSync session.
Follow the directions listed below to update the PPT88xx using AirBEAM® via a USB ActiveSync session.
Follow the directions listed below to update the PPT88xx using AirBEAM® via a USB ActiveSync session.
- Download the appropriate AirBEAM® package for your device.
- Unzip the AirBEAM® Package to the root directory of your FTP server.
- If you do not have AirBEAM® Client 1.46 loaded on your terminal then upzip the AirBEAM® Client v1.46 files (AB_v1.46.zip, located within the AirBEAM® ® package) and copy them to the Platform folder. They will include an AirBEAM® ® sub-folder, a reg file and a copy file.
- Cold boot your terminal. (Remove the battery door. Simultaneously press the white reset button to the left of the battery and the 'Func' button; replace the battery door and press the power key).
- Go to Start --> Setting--> Connections Tab and then tap on 'Connections'.
- Tap on 'Advanced' then 'Network Card'.
- Select AsyncMac NDISWAN Miniport . Continue to tap on the 'OK' buttons to exit out of the settings windows.
- Connect your USB cable (CBL8800-100-USB plus Cable Cup UCC8800-00) to the terminal and Host PC. Also, verify that you have external power to the terminal.
- Launch the AirBEAM® ® Client and then click on 'File' and 'Configure'.
- Enter the appropriate AirBEAM® ® package name (i.e. 8846w-64-OS010222) into the 'Package 1' field.
- Scroll over to the 'Server' tab and then enter your server's IP address. The directory should be '/ab/88XXw/'.
- Enter the server's user name and password.
- Under the 'Misc (3)' tab, make sure Passive Mode is selected.
- Select 'OK' and synchronize.
- It is recommended to manually cold boot the terminal once the AirBEAM® download is done.
