2 - 10 MC1000 with Windows CE 5.0 Integrator Guide
Table 2-2 shows allocated bandwidth (based on 100 Mbps) for the number of daisychained cradles, with each
mobile computer attempting transmission at the maximum data rate.
Ethernet Cradle Drivers
The Ethernet cradle drivers are pre-installed on the MC1000. The MC1000 must be placed into USB Host mode
before it is placed in a properly connected Four Slot Ethernet cradle.
1. Press F - CTRL - F - ESC to launch the Start menu.
2. Use the scroll keys to select Settings - Control Panel.
3. Press ENT.
4. Use the scroll keys to select the USBConfig icon.
5. Press ENT. The USBConfig Settings window appears.
6. Press F - TAB to select the Port Mode.
7. Use the scroll key to highlight USB Host Mode.
8. Press ENT.
When the mobile computer is inserted into the Four Slot Ethernet cradle, the LAN icon indicates that the mobile
computer is connected to a network.
Use the mouse cursor and double-tap the LAN icon to open the LANNDS1 window. This window displays the
TCP/IP information for the mobile computer.
Table 2-2 Daisychaining Bandwidth
Daisychained Ethernet
Cradles
Bandwidth Allocation For Each
Ethernet Cradle (bits/sec)
Bandwidth Allocation For Each
Mobile Computer (bits/sec)
Cradle 1 100,000,000 20,000,000*
Cradle 2 20,000,000 4,000,000
Cradle 3 4,000,000 800,000
Cradle 4 800,000 160,000
Cradle 5** 160,000 32,000
Cradle 6** 32,000 6,400
Cradle 7** 6,400 1,280
* The maximum bandwidth capacity for the mobile computer is 12,000,000 bits/sec.
** Depending on the application, allocated bandwidth may not be adequate.
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