Acer N10 manual Connecting to a network, To create a modem connection to a network

9 Getting connected Connecting to a network

Connecting to a network

If you have access to a network at work, you can send email messages, view Intranet pages, synchronise your handheld, and possibly access the Internet. You can connect to a network in one of two ways:

•Create a modem connection by using an RAS account.

Before you can create this modem connection, your network administrator will need to set up an RAS account for you. If this is the method you want to use, see "To create a modem connection to a network" later on this page. Your network administrator may also give you VPN settings.

•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 a network" on page 98.

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

To create a modem connection to a network

1Get the following information from your network administrator:

•Dial-up access telephone number

•User name and password

•Domain name

•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 "Company Connection."

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

If your modem type does not appear, try reinserting the modem card.

7You should not need to change any settings in Advanced. Most servers now use a dynamically-assigned address. If the server 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.

10In the Dialing Locations tab, specify your current location and phone type (most phone lines are tone). These settings will apply to all connections you create.

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