Understanding the Files in a Wavelink Avalanche Enabler v3.50-56

Posted on October 23, 2008. Filed under: Software Tangents |

By: Brenton Blawat

This section will provide detailed information of an Enabler which was designed for a Symbol Device v3.50-56. While there are different files on different devices, the core of the applications remain the same.

LOCATION	FILENAME	DESCRIPTION
\Application\	Avalanche\	This directory contains the Avalanche Enabler, Network Profiles, Software Packages, and all required files to for Wavelink’s Enabler to restore packages upon a cold boot of the device.
\Application\	StartUp\	This is a placeholder directory which automatically copies all files contained within to the \Windows\ directory upon a cold boot of the device.
\Application\	WL-Enabler.cpy	Copies the Wavelink StartUp .lnk file to the \Windows\Startup\ for initialization on a cold boot of the device.
\Application\	WL-Enabler.reg	The registry files which are required for Wavelink to properly function upon a cold boot of the device.
..\Avalanche\	Config\	This directory is for all of the configuration files for the Avalanche Enabler.
..\Avalanche\	Packages\	This is the location where all of the software packages are stored on the handheld
..\Avalanche\	AS-Enabler.dat	This is file is responsible for specifying where the core Enabler files, registry entries, backup information, should be stored on the device. It is processed by Wavelink during an enabler upgrade.
..\Avalanche\	AvaDev.dll	This Device driver for the Enabler.
..\Avalanche\	AvaInit.dat	This file specifies the location for where the avalanche initialization files should be located. This also specifies shortcuts to place on the device.
..\Avalanche\	AvaInit.exe	This executable is responsible for the initialization of the Avalanche Software.
..\Avalanche\	Avalanche.lnk	This shortcut is copied to multiple locations on the handheld to open the application.
..\Avalanche\	Avalanche.wle	This specifies what device drivers and scanner (physical) drivers to use on the device.
..\Avalanche\	AvaMon.lnk	Shortcut to the Avalanche Monitor application.
..\Avalanche\	AvaScan.dll	This is the device driver for the scanner to use with the scan to config.
..\Avalanche\	Enabler.exe	This program is the graphical interface for use on the device.
..\Avalanche\	Enabler.ud	This file specifies all of the parameters which are useable for the system and how to use them. It also includes error messaging capabilities.
..\Avalanche\	Enabler.ui	This is the background image for the Avalanche Enabler.
..\Avalanche\	model.dat	This file specifies what the model number of the device is for packaging purposes. E.G: The file reads: Sym8846
..\Avalanche\	Monitor.exe	This is the background process which controls communications between the dServer and the Enabler.
..\Avalanche\	MUQuery.exe	This executable is responsible for querying the device for power, WLAN, etc.
..\Avalanche\	Setup.dll	The driver for the setup of the system.
..\Avalanche\	UPDateEnabler.exe	This executable is responsible for updates to the Enabler.
..\Avalanche\	WlComDlg.dll	This is the Wavelink driver for communication dialogs.
..\Avalanche\	WLSymbol.dll	These are the drivers to use Symbol specific hardware.
..\Avalanche\	WLUNI.dll	Wavelink’s Universal Networking Interface driver.
..\Avalanche\	WLWEPRot.dll	This is the Wavelink driver for WEP key rotation.
..\..\Config\	_AVACFG.PRF	This file contains all of the settings which are being sent via the EnablerCfg from the server. This file also may contain values which are not pushed via the server, however, they remain within this file regardless of what EnablerCfg is pushed to it.
..\..\Config\	_DEVPROP.PRF	This file is a file which is populated prior to communicating to the server. It provides the server with items which include: current network profile, MSCHAP information, enabler info, agent address, etc..
..\..\Config\	_IP.PRF	If static assignment, Wavelink provided addresses, or DHCP is enabled, this file will tell the enabler what to expect for acquiring an IP address.
..\..\Config\	_LOCAL.PRF	This is the GUID of system. When copying files, this file MUST be excluded from the system as GUIDs are required to be unique… if multiple GUID’s exist, the Enterprise Server will only recognize one handheld at a time changing the MAC and IP every connection to the server.
..\..\Config\	_NETPROP.PRF	This file is the file which associates the Network Profile to the device.
..\..\Config\	_WEPCFG.WKF	This is the WEP configuration file. This will be populated with encrypted WEP information if WEP is used.
..\..\Config\	Avalanche.alk	This file is responsible for the mapping the launch-able icons on the desktop of the Enabler.
..\..\Config\	Avalanche.BAK	This is the backup file for the Wireless Settings specified in the Network Profile.
..\..\Config\	Avalanche.UNI	This is the backup file for the Wireless Settings specified in the Network Profile. Specifically, this is the backup for the Universal Network Interface.
..\..\Config\	MAC.tmp	This is a temporary file which contains the MAC of the unit. This file should be empty on the device.
..\..\Packages\	Drive\	This directory is created for the extrapolated packages. For example, when a package needs to be in the Program files directory, the file / folder structure would be the following: Folder C, Folder Program Files, Folder ApplicationName, File. Basically the Enabler lays out the restoration file structure within this directory.
..\..\Packages\	Files\	This directory is where the Enabler organizes the files which have been deployed to the device. This directory is utilized on cold boot to restore all files via it’s sub directories.
..\..\..\Files\	APPS\	This directory is responsible for
..\..\..\Files\	AVA\	This directory is where the backup files for the Avalanche Enabler are located. This includes _AVACFG.PRF and Avalanche.alk.
..\..\..\Files\	WIN\	This directory is where two Wavelink drivers are located for restoration upon a cold boot of the device.
..\..\..\Files\	WLRMTCTL\	This is Wavelink’s Remote Control (aka WLRMTCTL) Software backup. This directory contains files to make the remote control software function properly on the handheld.
..\..\..\Files\	WLRMTCTL.PMF	This file is the file which contains the Checksum for each package manifests. This file is the reference file during a Synchronization to ensure all files are in their proper locations and are not corrupt.
..\..\..\Files\	WLRMTCTL.PPF	This file is a secondary checksum which contains more checksum information for the Enabler.
..\..\..\..\AVA\	_AVACFG.PRF	This is the backup copy of the file contains all of the settings which are being sent via the EnablerCfg from the server. This file also may contain values which are not pushed via the server, however, they remain within this file regardless of what EnablerCfg is pushed to it.
..\..\..\..\AVA\	Avalanche.alk	This file is the backup copy of the file which is responsible for the mapping the launch-able icons on the desktop of the Enabler.
..\..\..\..\WIN\	ASConnector.dll	This DLL is Connector service for the Enabler. This DLL is responsible for the TCP connection between the handheld and the dServer.
..\..\..\..\WIN\	WLSmsTrigger.dll	This DLL is what enables a message box for SMS messages with the Wavelink Enabler.

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Info on Author: Brenton Blawat is a Wavelink Consultant who has worked closely with the Avalanche product for over 5 years. He has integrated Wavelink AMC (and variants) into a multitude of corporations including but not limited to: Seneca Foods Corporation, American Eagle Outfitters, and Alexian Brothers Health System.

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