Handspring Visor manual Network preferences and TCP/IP software, Selecting a service

Network preferences and TCP/IP software

The Network Preferences settings enable you to use the TCP/IP software that is included in the handheld operating system. You can use the TCP/IP software to connect with Internet Service Providers (ISPs) or dial-in (remote access) servers. Because the TCP/IP software is a feature of the operating system, you configure all parameters relating to it from the Preferences application.

To use TCP/IP, you must configure both the Modem Preferences and the Network Preferences settings.

Note: Modem Preferences settings enable your Visor handheld to use a modem to communicate with remote devices. For example, you can communicate with your ISP server, or with your computer if you are away on travel. See “Modem preferences” earlier in this chapter for a complete explanation on how to configure modem parameters.

After you configure both the Network and Modem Preferences, you can establish a PPP (Point-to-Point Protocol), SLIP (Serial Line Internet Protocol), or CSLIP (Compressed Serial Line Internet Protocol) connection with your ISP or dial-in server. You can do this either by using menu commands from the Network Preferences screen or by using a third-party application.

Note: TCP/IP provides the ability to connect to your ISP or dial-in server with applications that allow you to view the transmitted data. Visit the web site http:// www.handspring.com for information on third-party applications that take advantage of TCP/IP.

Selecting a service

Use the Service setting to select the service template for your Internet Service Provider or a dial-in server. Service templates are a set of ISP and dial-in server configuration settings that you can create, save, and reuse.

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