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Chapter 3
Data Communication
The
MT680-AMWTAG
can link to a host computer for data communication via USB, RS232/485 or Ethernet
cables.
Establishing the USB Connection
Connect a USB cable to the
MT680-AMWTAG
’s USB host port, and connect the other end to a USB peripheral,
such as a: Keyboard, mouse, memory card or HID compliant device.
Establishing the
MT680-AMWTAG
/PC Connection
The
MT680-AMWTAG
supports the following connection methods:
USB Cable
Connect a USB cable to the PC’s USB host port, and connect the other end to the
MT680-AMWTAG
’s
USB client port. The USB connection allows data synchronization. See
Using Mircosoft ActiveSync
on page 15.
Serial Cable
Plug an RS232 communication cable into the PC’s 9-pin COM port, and connect the other end to the
MT680-AMWTAG
’s RS232/485 Port.
NOTE:
Turn the RS232/485 Switch to the left (RS232) position.
Ethernet Cable
Plug an Ethernet cable into the PC’s RJ-45 ethernet port, and connect the other end of the cable into
the
MT680-AMWTAG
’s Ethernet Port.
NOTE:
In order for the Power-over-Ethernet module to support power over the RJ-45 Ether-
net cable, the client side must have a POE Hub.
USB Port
(Host)
Ethernet
Port
RS232/485
Port
USB Port
(Client)
RS232/485
Switch