68 ScanPal EDA61K Mobile Computer
USB Troubleshooting
• If you have a problem with your workstation computer recognizing the USB
device, try downloading and installing the Honeywell-aidc-usb-driver. The
driver is part of the Honeywell_Mobility SDK_Android software.zip file. To learn
where to get the software, see Developer Information on page 69.
• Check to make sure you have enabled the USB for file transfer. To learn more, see
Configure USB Connection and Transfer Files on page 20.
How to Share Your Mobile Data Connection
You can share the mobile data connection through USB tethering or Bluetooth
tethering. You can also use the computer as a Wi-Fi hotspot to share the
connection with other devices.
Use Bluetooth or USB Tethering to Share a Data Connection
You can share your mobile computer data connection with another device through
a USB tethering or Bluetooth tethering connection.
Minimum requirements for USB Tethering
1. The EDA61K must have an Android 9 OS or later.
2. A EDA61K compatible USB communication accessory.
Set up and Connection
1. Connect the USB communication accessory to both devices.
2. On the EDA61K, change the USB Preference setting from USB Charging to
USB tether. To learn more, see Configure USB Connection and Transfer Files on
page 20.
3. Tap Settings > Network & internet > Hotspot & tethering.
4. Select USB tethering to initiate the shared data connection.
Note: To stop sharing the connection, tap USB tethering again to turn Off the feature or
disconnect the USB accessory.
Minimum requirements for Bluetooth Tethering
• All devices must support Bluetooth communication.