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Configuring Samba file sharing with a GNU/Linux PC and the SL-5600
( USB cradle )

By default, the Zaurus SL-5600 ships with the Samba server running( runlevel 5 ).You will be able to mount the filesystems on the Zaurus once your GNU/Linux PC can recognize the Zaurus on the USB bus. This will provide you with a quick way to install applications and files on the SL-5600. Here are the steps required to get connectivity with RedHat Linux v7.1:

GNU/Linux PC:
Copy the file "ifup-usb" to the /etc/sysconfig/network-scripts directory. Install the USBLAN package by following the instructions in that package.
Sharp Zaurus:
  • Go to the Settings folder and open the Network settings.
  • Create a new LAN - TCP/IP entry with the following values:
    • set: IP=192.168.129.201
    • set: MK=255.255.255.0
    • set: GW=192.168.129.200 
    • set: DNS=your DNS server[s]
  • Select the OK button( top right corner or on button panel ).
  •  Go to the and open the PC Link application and do the following:
    •  set: Connection=USB - TCP/IP(advanced) 
  • Select the OK button( top right corner or on button panel ).

NOTE: If this is functioning, you should be able to 'ping' your Zaurus with: ping 192.168.129.201

GNU/Linux PC:
  • Create a directory for mounting the Zaurus filesystem:
    • mkdir ~/mnt; mkdir ~/mnt/z5600
  • mount using:
    •  smbmount //192.168.129.201/home ~/mnt/z5600 -o username=nobody
      • or
    •  mount -t smbfs //192.168.129.201/home ~/mnt/z5600 -o username=nobody
  • You should see the Zaurus directory ~/mnt/z5600/Main_Memory.
  • Be sure to unmount before removing the Zaurus from the cradle using:
    •  smbumount ~/mnt/z5600
NOTE: You may need to 'setuid' on 'smbmount' and 'smbmnt' with:
 'chmod u+s /usr/bin/smbmnt /usr/bin/smbmount'

Installing applications on the SL-5600
( Samba and USB Cradle )

Sharp Zaurus:
  • Copy the *.ipk files to ~/mnt/z5600/Main_Memory[CF_Card]
  • Installing your applications to the Z by doing the following:
    • Go to the Settings folder on the Zaurus and run the Add/Remove Software application.
    • Select the Install Packages button
    • Select each of the applications you wish to install( uninstalled=red package icon ).
    • Select Internal Flash for the storage location of the applications.
  • Finish the installation by closing all of the Add/Remove Software application windows.

( Note: You only need to "Finish install" after you've selected all the applications you want to install. 

Configuring the Bluetooth(tm) Developers Kit for Network Connectivity on the SL-5600
( ppp over wireless serial cable )

Here we discuss starting network connectivity using the Bluetooth Wireless Cable Dev Kit on the Sharp Zaurus SL-5600. The 'pppd' process is started on runlevel 3 but because of configuration issues, it will not start just by running 'init 3'( switching to runlevel 3). Here are the steps required to bring the ppp process up between a GNU/Linux PC and the SL-5600. You should already have the USB bus configured and you should have enabled NAT and Routing.
Sharp Zaurus:
  • edit /etc/sync/serialctl:
    • Change "$IPS" on the 'pppd connect' line to "$IP:"
    • Plug in the Zaurus Bluetooth module and reboot the Zaurus using:
      • In the Settings folder, run the Shutdown application and select Reboot.
( note: you should see the blue LED blinking on the Zaurus module when the system finishes rebooting )
GNU/Linux PC:
  • Copy file "pda" to /etc/ppp/peers
  • Copy file "ip-up.local" to /etc/ppp
  • Edit file "ip-up.local" to include your LOCAL ethernet IP( it's currently set to 192.168.2.104 ).
  • Plug in the Bluetooth USB module and notice the blue LED blinks momentarily and then both modules stop blinking.
Sharp Zaurus:
  • Change the Runlevel on the Zaurus to runlevel 3 with:
    • 'su -c "init 3"' at the command prompt
NOTE: The 'pppd' daemon should start( check with 'ps -e' ).
GNU/Linux PC:
  • Run script "zaurusBtNat" which contains:
    • #!/bin/bash
    • pppd 192.168.130.100: call pda
  • To check and keep the connection open, run( on the GNU/Linux PC ):
    • ping 129.168.130.101
  • Start routing through the PC by running the script 'routeBt' which contains:
    • route add -host 192.168.130.100 ppp0
    • route add default gw 192.168.130.100
    • echo domain san.rr.com > /etc/resolv.conf
    • echo nameserver 24.25.195.1 >> /etc/resolv.conf
    • echo nameserver 24.25.195.3 >> /etc/resolv.conf
      • CHANGE THE DOMAIN and NAMESERVER IP ADDRESSES TO YOUR LOCAL DNS['S]
The Opera browser should now work and so should the Add/Remove Applications Network installation option.

Configuring the Bluetooth(tm) Developers Kit for Mobile Phone Connectivity
( cellPhoneConnect )

If you want to connect to your Bluetooth enabled mobile phone network it's as easy as 1-2-3:

  1. Place your mobile phone in Discoverable mode( see your phones Users Manual )
  2. Place the cellPhoneConnect module in Discover mode by gently pushing the button on the back of the module. It should soon start blinking fast as it searches.

  3. When your mobile phone asks for a PASSKEY, enter 1234

NOTE: You'll have to re-pair your handheld module with the PC module when you want to enable that connection again.

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