Acer N10 manual Connecting to the Internet, To create a modem connection to an ISP

9 Getting connected Connecting to the Internet

Connecting to the Internet

You can connect to your ISP, and use the connection to send and receive email messages and view Web or WAP pages.

You can connect to the Internet work in one of two ways:

•Create a modem connection.

If this is the method you want to use, see "To create a modem connection to an ISP" later on this page.

•Use an Ethernet card and a net tap to connect to the network.

If this is the method you want to use, see "To create an Ethernet connection to an ISP" on page 96.

Your n10 handheld supports a Compact Flash Ethernet card or a Compact Flash Modem card.

To create a modem connection to an ISP

1Obtain the following information from your ISP:

•ISP dial-up access telephone number

•User name and password

Some ISPs require information in front of the user name, such as MSN/ username.

•TCP/IP settings.

2Insert a Compact Flash Modem card (purchased seperately) into your handheld’s CF slot.

NOTE: For instructions on inserting and using a CF Modem card, see the documentation that came with the card.

3Tap and then Settings.

In the Connections tab, tap Connections. Under The Internet settings, select Internet Settings and tap Modify.

4In the Modem tab, tap New.

5Enter a name for the connection, such as "ISP Connection".

6In the Select a modem list, select your modem type.

If your modem type does not appear, try re-inserting the modem card.

7You should not need to change any settings in Advanced. Most ISPs now use a dynamically-assigned address. If the ISP you are connecting to does not use a dynamically-assigned address, tap Advanced and then the TCP/IP tab, and enter the address. When finished, tap OK and then Next.

8Enter the access phone number, and tap Next.

9Select other desired options, and tap Finish.

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