Windows Mobile Device Center Installation

Windows Mobile Device Center allows a device running Windows Mobile OS to connect to a PC via USB. This allows the device to use the PC's network connection. Very useful if you're running mp2 Barcoding Plus and/or Pocket mp2 Plus and you do not have a WiFi network.

1. Windows Mobile Device Center can be downloaded directly from Microsoft:
   1. 32-bit https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=14
   2. 64-bit https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/Download/confirmation.aspx?id=3182
2. Once downloaded, run the install and except the default parameters
3. After the install is completed, connect your device to your PC via USB.
4. You should be presented with the following screen as long as you have a device connected by cable or cradle. If you do not see this screen, open it by going to Start → Programs → Windows Mobile Device Center.
   

5. Before you continue, you will need to select either "Set up your device" or "Connect without setting up your device".
   
   
   

   Warning! If you do not select one of these two choices, then the device is not fully connected and MP2 Barcoding Plus and/or Pocket MP2 Plus connections will fail.

6. If you plan to use the same device on the same computer, you can establish a partnership by selecting the "Set up your device option".  Typically, you do not need to check off any of the boxes for content sync. Click Save
   
7. If you are still having issues getting your application to connect, you may want to try toggling the advanced network functionality setting on the device.  This can be done by going into Start → Settings → Connections → USB to PC.