OpenAir Linux

1. OpenAir Linux Unlocking the Doors to Success!

2. About OpenAir Linux • OpenAir Linux is a high performance RF Wireless Network Server providing RF Terminal management, and seamless connectivity to various host application environments • OpenAir Linux Server - Linux Based Server • Model 1802 • Model 1802/S1 + Symbol Spectrum One • Terminal License Packs available in single quantity • All common legacy terminal emulators, including VT100, VT220, TN3270, and TN5250

3. About OpenAir Linux • All major network media types, including Ethernet • All major transport protocols, such as TCP/IP • All of the most popular 802.11 and supported 900 MHz wireless systems • Multiple dissimilar hosts, using your existing applications and networks • Multiple RF LANs, allowing a single controller to support multiple locations, covering such large areas as airport terminals and distribution centers • Multiple portable terminal models of Symbol, Telxon, Casio, Citadel, Compsee, Datalogic, Denso, Intermec/Norand, Monarch, Hand Held Products, Intelligent Instrumentation, Fujitsu, and PSC (with more being added every day)

4. OpenAir Linux Server 2.4 Ghz Spread Spectrum Telnet capable Host Computer Serial Connection 900 MHz Spread Spectrum RS-232 Serial Host TN3270 Host TCP/IP Ethernet OpenAir Linux Server TCP/IP TN5250 Host • OpenAir Linux Server offers concurrent 802.11 RF, 900 MHz RF, and multi-host/multi-protocol connectivity options

5. OpenAir Linux Server Features: • OpenAir Linux Servers include Pentium-based platforms • Sub-second response time even with large terminal counts up to rated server capacity (excluding host/network latency) • High Performance Linux O/S • Industry leading Diagnostics and Logging • Full Screen Optimization and Compression • Hotkey switching between up to 4 separate sessions • Host Session Screen Capture and Re-Formatting • Scanner Mapping, Decoding, & Editing

6. OpenAir Linux Server Features, Cont’d: • Scan Ahead Buffering • Audible Alarm Control • Session Automation Dialog Scripting Language • Keyboard Mapping, and Macros • Portable Printer Support for Monarch, Comtec, PS100x, and Zebra Encore • Character Display Font control • Completely Menu Driven Ease of Use

7. OpenAir Linux Server • OpenAir Linux Server’s multiple Administrative links • Dialup modem: Requires connection of the RJ-11 receptacle, located on the rear of the OpenAir Server. • Service port: Requires the serial connection of a display terminal, laptop, or PC to the male DB-9 connector on the rear of the unit labeled COM1. • Console: Requires connection of a video monitor to the video adapter marked on the rear of the unit, and connection of a keyboard to the jack also located on the rear of the unit. • Telnet: Requires connection to the interface located on the rear of the unit. The system is shipped set to a TCP/IP address in the range of 206.183.67.190 to 206.183.67.200 with a netmask of 255.255.255.128. The hub is not supplied.

8. Main Menu • The OpenAir Linux Server software is completely menu driven • The Main Menu has configurable options for in the field modifications

9. Authorization Screen • The Authorization Screen in the Utilities Area dictates the number of users and options available • Connect,Inc. supplied Authorization Codes adjust the users and options available based on an algorithm of the Machine ID

10. Object Editor Utilities • Object Editor Utilities, shown in subsequent slides, provide the ability to create custom Object Editor Files that may be included with user defined configuration files • Object Editor Files are used to automate RF Terminal input and processing for the user’s host session requirements

11. Screen Capture Utility • The Screen Capture utility takes a “picture” of a host session screen(s) and allows reformatting with the Screen Formatting Utility

12. Screen Formatting Utility • The Screen Formatting Utility allows for the ability to reposition host session screen prompts as well as choosing to use only necessary prompts and display variable messages to the RF Terminal

13. Scan Editing Utility • The Scan Editor Utility allows editing of scanned input, such as the elimination of Bar Code data identifiers prior to transmitting the information to the host application

14. Keyboard Macro Utility • Keyboard Macros permit the designation of a function key to a string of characters for entry of repetitive information

15. Dialog Scripting Utility • The Dialog Scripting Language may be used to automate session logons and automatically start applications

16. Wireless View • In operation, the Wireless View option shows Access Points, along with active RF Terminals

17. Log Level Settings • Log Levels from 0-9 may be set on the Access Point Network, or individual RF Terminals

18. Log File Viewer • Diagnostic Log Files may be used to troubleshoot the OpenAir Linux Server or RF Network

19. Performance Reports • Performance Reports are also available to show response times between the Server/Host, and the Server/RF Terminals

20. Host List Setup Screen • The Host List Setup Screen is a form that is used for creating different configurations to be used by the RF Terminals • The Handler “scroll through” selection dictates the type of host connection to be made with the configuration

21. Configuration Screen • The Configuration Screen is used to establish the host connection type as well as Keyboard, Display, Scanner, and other parameters

22. Terminal Selection Screen • The Terminal Selection Screen permits the administrator to define the types of terminals that may be used with the chosen configuration

23. Host Interface Settings • The Host Interface Section shows parameters that may be adjusted to determine the type of connection that is made from the OpenAir Linux Server to the host environment

24. Host Interface Settings • Host Interface Settings include: (Based on the Handler type chosen, settings will vary.) • Emulation - Emulation selection for vt100, vt220, or HP700. TN5250 and TN3270 emulations will be defaulted for that type of handler selection. • Application - The application program to be invoked by the handler at session startup. • Arguments - The arguments to the application. The default value is blank. This usually includes the alias to a target host machine defined in the TCP/IP settings area. • Host Type - This parameter is established in the Host List Setup Screen, but is considered part of the Host Interface Settings. Allowable values of this field are VTERM, TN5250, and TN3270.

25. Keyboard Settings • The Keyboard Sections show parameters that may be adjusted to determine how the RF terminal keyboard performs when interacting with the host application

26. Keyboard Settings • Keyboard Parameter Settings include: • End Key – User will terminate the session with this key • Auto Send Key – Field termination key sent when field filled • Case Conversion - Converts keyboard input on the RF terminal to all upper or all lower case, or no conversion • Mode – Block/Field or Character Mode of RF Transmission • HotKey - Function key used to switch between active sessions • Keyboard Object Editor Files include: • Mapping Object - Defines an object file used to define keyboard mappings, allowing you to map keys on your terminal to a specified host key • Macro Object - Defines an object file used to define keyboard macro settings. A macro is a sequence of key strokes resulting from pressing a single key.

27. Display Settings • The Display Sections show parameters that may be adjusted to determine how the RF terminal display performs when the terminal interacts with the host application

28. Display Settings • Display Parameter Settings include: • Quadrant Mode Processing - Dictate how the RF Terminal display presents the host session screen to the user • Scroll Mode - Defines the scrolling method used (full or half) when using the scrolling keys • Language - The language used for terminal error messaging • Display Object Editor Files include: • Mapping Object - Defines an object file that allows non-defined host characters to be displayed on the terminal. • Dialog Object - Defines an object file script used for automated logons. • Formatter Object - Defines an object file that contains reformatted host screens sized to fit on a smaller terminal screen.

29. Scanner Settings • The Scanner Section shows parameters that determine how the RF terminal scanner performs when it interacts with the host application.

30. Scanner Settings • Scanner Parameter Settings include: • Send Key -Scanner termination key sent following a scan • Scan Ahead - The number of scans that are buffered while waiting for a host response • Length Check – Prevents over-scanning of the input field • Stripping - Strips trailing spaces and/or underscore characters • Scanner Object Editor Files include: • Data Mapping - Defines the object file that describes how scanned input may be mapped to control characters. • Data Editor - Defines the object file that gives you the ability to edit scanned data based on an established bar code pattern. • Decoder Control - Defines the object file that enables or disables symbology scanning and options.

31. Log Level Settings • The Log Levels Section shows adjustable parameters that determine how the RF terminal logging functions perform as they track data with the host application. • Log Level Parameter Settings include: • General - General logging level for the handler • Display - Logging level for host and terminal display • Formatter - Level of logging for the screen formatting routines • Dialog - Defines the level of logging for dialog routines

32. Polling/Timers • The Polling/Timers Section shows adjustable parameters that determine how the RF terminal radio timer and polling functions perform when interacting with the host application. These timing parameters may be modified to adjust the radio performance which may, increase battery life of the remote RF terminal.

33. Polling/Timers • Polling/Timers Parameter Settings include: • Radio - Time, in seconds, that the terminal waits for a response from the host application before an error message is displayed • Power - Time, in seconds, after which inactivity from the scanner, keyboard, or radio results in a power saving shutdown of the terminal. • Backlight - Defines the time, in seconds, the display backlight remains on after keyboard or scanner input when set to a value other than 0. • Collection Timer - Specifies the number of milliseconds the handler waits after receiving data from the host prior to processing the data. This setting is used to avoid sending intermediate screens to the terminal, resulting in unnecessary RF traffic and rapidly changing screens on the terminal.

34. Alarm Settings • The Alarm Section shows parameters that you may adjust to determine how the RF terminal alarm (beep) function performs when interacting with the host application. This is dependent on hardware support by the terminal manufacturer.

35. Alarm Settings • Alarm Parameter Settings include: • Mode - Defines the operation of the audible alarm and scanner light on the terminal. Spec1 enables the audible alarm as a single beep. Spec2 enables the a single beep and the scan indicator light as the alarm. • Volume - Defines the volume of the audible alarm on the terminal. • Duration - Defines the duration of the audible alarm on the terminal in milliseconds. • Frequency - Defines the frequency of the audible alarm on the terminal in Hertz. • Allow Multiple - Enables/disables the processing of multiple alarm commands generated by the host application in a single terminal update sequence.

36. Printer Settings • The Printer Section shows parameters that you may adjust to determine how a printer attached to the RF terminal interacts with the host application. This is dependent on hardware support by the terminal manufacturer.

37. Printer Settings • Printer Parameter Settings include: • Type - Defines the type of printer attached to the terminal. Values include: ps1000, ps1001, ps1004, monarch, pddumb, comtec, codewriter, comtec(s), and rascal. • Init Object - Defines an object that contains printer commands to be sent to the terminal immediately after the terminal establishes a session.

38. Misc. Settings • Miscellaneous Section Parameter Settings include: • Answerback - The message returned to the host application in response to an Answerback request (ctrl-E). Inserting the sequence $A through $D into the answerback string causes VTerm to substitute the last octet up to the full IP address for the terminals.

39. OpenAir Linux Server Benefits • Performance Optimization - Operating in conjunction with Twin Client software on the terminal devices, all terminal emulations and protocol processing loads are transferred from the terminal to the OpenAir Server platform. • Wire LAN/WAN Connectivity through TCP/IP is supported. • Support for 802.11 and selected 900MHZ radio systems.

40. OpenAir Linux Server Benefits • Wireless LAN Connectivity - All IP-addressable wireless network devices are supported. Extensive additional network management features are provided for SNMP-capable access points. IEEE 802.11 compliant devices are supported but not required. • Fail Safe Operation: Orderable in a redundant hardware configuration. All non-redundant OpenAir platforms are shipped with a fully-configured backup hard drive to simplify maintenance requirements and minimize downtime.

41. OpenAir Linux Server Benefits • Diagnostics - In addition to SNMP, sophisticated diagnostic tools are available to remote support technicians via telnet and/or the dialup modem built-in to all OpenAir platforms. Tracing and logging facilities are available for all of the wireless LAN components. • Network Management - Sophisticated tools for managing terminal configurations, and network performance.