Accessing the Web Interface on an SPSx50/x51 GPS Receiver using Bluetooth Wireless Technology

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1 16 April 2007 Accessing the Web Interface on an SPSx50/x51 GPS Receiver using Bluetooth Wireless Technology Summary This document describes how to access the web interface on a SPSx50/x51 Modular GPS receiver that has firmware version 3.32 or later installed, using Bluetooth wireless technology on a PC that has the Microsoft Windows XP Professional operating system (Service Pack 2) installed. Configuration process 1. On the PC, open the Control Panel. Open Bluetooth Configuration and go to the Client Applications tab. The following dialog appears: This document is for informational purposes only and is not a legally binding agreement or offer. Trimble makes no warranties and assumes no obligations or liabilities hereunder. Trimble Construction Division, 5475 Kellenburger Road, Dayton, OH 45424, USA 2007, Trimble Navigation Limited. All rights reserved. Trimble, and the Globe & Triangle logo are trademarks of Trimble Navigation Limited, registered in the United States Patent and Trademark Office. Microsoft and Windows are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries.the Bluetooth word mark and logos are owned by the Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Trimble Navigation Limited is under license. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Page 1

2 2. Add at least one Bluetooth Serial port. To do this, click Add COM port and then follow the steps through the wizard. Name the COM port appropriately and clear the Secure Connection check box. 3. Start the Bluetooth Setup wizard (click Start / All Programs / My Bluetooth Places): 4. The Bluetooth Setup wizard starts. Use the settings shown below and then click Next: Page 2

3 The following dialog appears: 5. Select the Bluetooth serial port you created and then click Next. The following dialog appears: 6. In the Search criteria list, change the search to Show all devices and then select the SPSx50 Modular GPS receiver that you want to connect to. Click Next. Page 3

4 The following dialog appears: 7. Click Configure to select the COM port on your PC. Think of Bluetooth as a cable replacement and this as the serial port on your PC into which the Bluetooth cable will be connected. The following dialog appears: 8. Ensure that the Secure Connection check box is cleared and then tap OK: 9. Tap Finish. The new Bluetooth connection appears in My Bluetooth places. 10. Double-click this icon to connect. Page 4

5 Creating a new connection 1. From your Windows Control Panel, open Network Connections and then click Create a new connection. 2. The New Connection wizard starts. Complete the wizard using the following settings: Set up an advanced connection Connect directly to another computer Guest Page 5

6 3. Give the connection a name which relates to the COM port being used on the PC. This is like a cable connection between two computers only the cable is being replaced by a Bluetooth wireless connection. Tap Next. The following dialog appears: 4. Select the correct COM port from the list and then tap Next: Page 6

7 The following dialog appears: 5. Enter the user name and password and then click Connect. The defaults for the SPSx50 receiver is: Username: admin Password: password 6. The new Direct connection appears in the Network Connections folder. If that status shows as Connected, you can continue to the Web Browser. 7. Right-click on the connection and open the Status. 8. The Details tab shows the Server IP address. Use this IP to connect using a Web browser. Note: Alternatively, you can get the PPP address from the front panel of the receiver by pressing arrow up from the home screen. Page 7

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