User's Manual

6
System Requirements
Note: For information about support for MontaVista Linux and Real-Time
Operating Systems (RTOS), please email
[e-mail]
Minimum device requirements for Wi-Fi Companion software:
• Pocket PC running Windows Mobile 2003, 2003SE or 5.0
• Socket Go Wi-Fi! card or WLAN radio built into Pocket PC
• Software installation via ActiveSync requires ActiveSync 4.0 or greater.
Alternatively, advanced users can install a CAB file.
Additional device requirements for Go Wi-Fi! E300 or P300 (SD cards):
• Available SDIO slot
• For Windows Mobile 2003/2003SE, SDIO Now! software from
BSQUARE is required in ROM
Additional device requirements for Go Wi-Fi! E500 or P500 (CF cards):
• Available CF or PC Card slot (PC Card adapter required for PC slot)
• The Go Wi-Fi! E500 only connects to access points or radios that use
long preamble. Every 802.11b/g access point supports long preamble,
and most are configured this way by default.
Product Registration
Software Activation for Software-Only Package
If you purchased Socket Wi-Fi Companion for use with your Pocket PC’s
built-in WLAN radio, product registration is required to activate a full
version of the software. Otherwise, the software will expire three days after
installation. Register at: www.socketcom.com/wfc
. See Chapter 2 for
instructions. This website is specifically for Wi-Fi Companion activation and
not the general product registration site.
General Product Registration
Registration is not required to use Wi-Fi Companion with the Go Wi-Fi!
cards, but is highly recommend. Registered users receive the following
benefits:
• Priority for technical support
• Special offers for future products and product upgrades
• The latest new product information
Register online at: www.socketcom.com/prodreg. Do not use this website to
try to obtain an activation code for Wi-Fi Companion.