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instructions for creating an on-site connection to a local area network (LAN).

Personal and corporate dialup connections

Installing and configuring a modem

If you purchased an HP Jornada with a built-in 56K V.90 modem, it is already setup for easy communication. No installation is required.

The 56Kbps modem complies with V90 ITU 56K specifications and has a design capability of receiving data at up to 56Kbps from a compatible service provider, and transmitting data at up to 31.2Kbps. Public networks currently limit maximum download speeds to about 53Kbps. Actual speeds depend upon many factors and are often less than the maximum possible.

Note that the UK version of HP Jornada does not support certain dialing properties. The HP Jornada built-in modem (on models equipped with a built-in modem) does not detect a dial tone before dialing. By default, the Wait for dial tone before dialing box is checked. The modem will dial even if there is no dial tone. It also does not support the pulse dial option. The modem dials using tone dial only. By default, tone dialing is selected.

The HP Jornada supports a variety of available PC Card modems*. (Check www.hp.com/jornada for more information on compatible PC card modems.) Follow the manufacturer’s instructions included with the PC Card modem to install and configure it for use with your HP Jornada.

Getting an account with an Internet service provider

To access the Internet and e-mail, you will need to contact an ISP to set up a PPP account. SLIP accounts are offered by some ISPs instead of PPP accounts. Your HP Jornada supports the use of SLIP as well as PPP.

*Modem purchased separately. Some Web sites/content may not be available.