Term

Definition

 

 

Hotspots

Public or private areas where you can access Wi-Fi service. These wireless connections can

 

be located, for example, at a library, cyber cafe, hotel, airport lounge, or convention center.

 

This service can be free or sometimes requires a fee.

 

 

Infrastructure

This connection mode uses wireless access points to connect to networks.

 

 

Open Wi-Fi settings

Access Wi-Fi settings to add, edit, and delete Wi-Fi connections on your HP iPAQ.

To open Wi-Fi settings:

1.Tap Wireless Manager on the Today screen or tap Start > Settings > Connections > Wireless Manager.

2.Tap Menu > Wi-Fi Settings.

3.Modify the settings you want to change.

4.Tap ok.

Connect to a Wi-Fi network

When you try to connect to a Wi-Fi network, the HP iPAQ automatically detects Wi-Fi networks that are broadcasting their signal. If your Wi-Fi network is not set to broadcast, then you have to connect to it manually. While trying to connect to a Wi-Fi network if authentication is required, contact your network administrator for the details and enter the authentication information correctly.

To connect to a Wi-Fi network:

1.Tap Start > Settings > Connections > Wireless Manager > Wi-Fi.

2.After your HP iPAQ detects a Wi-Fi network, you are asked to connect. Select the network that you want to connect to and tap Connect.

Manually connect to a Wi-Fi network

Manually configure a wireless network by entering the required settings information.

To manually connect to a Wi-Fi network:

1.Tap Start > Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi.2.Tap Wireless > Menu > Add New…

3.Enter the network name.

4.Select The Internet to connect to the Internet through an ISP or select Work to connect to a company network in the Connects to list.

NOTE: You should select Work if the network requires a proxy server.

5.Select the This is a hidden network check box to connect a hidden network.

6.Select the This is a device-to-device(ad-hoc) connection check box to connect ad-hoc network.

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