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You can use your HP iPAQ to connect to and exchange information with other handheld devices, your computer, various network types, or the Internet. Following are the ways to get connected:

●WLAN

●Bluetooth

You can access these connection types by tapping Start > Settings > Connections.

WLAN

With wireless access, you do not need to use cables to connect your HP iPAQ to the Internet. Instead, access points transmit data to and from your wireless device. Your HP iPAQ can connect to an IEEE 802.11b/g device or connect directly to other WLAN-enabled devices.

With WLAN, you can:

●Access the Internet

●Send and receive e-mail

●Access corporate network information

●Use Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) for secure remote access

●Use hotspots for wireless connectivity

On the Today screen, tap the (iPAQ Wireless) icon to access the WLAN features.

NOTE: Use of dial-up and wireless Internet, e-mail, corporate networks, and other wireless communications, such as Bluetooth devices, might require separately purchased additional hardware and other compatible equipment, in addition to a standard WLAN infrastructure and a separately purchased service contract. Not all Web content might be available. Some Web content might require installation of additional software.

WLAN terms

It is recommended that you become familiar with the following terms as you begin to use WLAN technology.

Term

Definition

 

 

802.11 standard

An approved standard specification of radio technology from the Institute of Electrical and

 

Electronics Engineers (lEEE) used for wireless local area networks (WLANs).

 

 

Device-to-computer or ad-hoc

A mode that does not use access points. It provides independent peer-to-peer connectivity in

 

a wireless LAN.

 

 

Domain Name System (DNS)

The way that Internet domain names are located and translated into IP addresses. It is easy

 

to remember name for an Internet address. Every Web site has its own specific IP address

 

on the Internet.

 

 

Encryption

An alphanumeric (letters and/or numbers) conversion process of data primarily used for

 

protection against any unauthorized people.

 

 

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