HP hw6960 manual Wi-Fi Terms

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi

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 802.11b WLAN or connect directly to other WLAN-enabled devices. With Wi-Fi, 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 Wi-Fi features.

NOTE Use of dial-up and wireless Internet, e-mail, corporate networks, and other wireless communications, such as Bluetooth devices, may require separately purchased additional hardware and other compatible equipment, in addition to a standard Wi-Fi infrastructure and a separately purchased service contract. Check with your service provider for availability and coverage in your area. Not all web content may be available. Some web content may require installation of additional software.

Wi-Fi Terms

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

Term	Definition
802.11 standard	An approved standard specification of radio technology from
	the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) 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 an 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.
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.

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