Using Wi-Fi

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Term

Definition (Continued)

 

 

 

 

SSID or Network Name

SSID is the acronym for the service set

 

 

identifier. This identification number uses a

 

 

maximum number of 32 characters and is

 

 

case sensitive.

 

 

 

 

Transmission Control

The basic communication language

 

Protocol/ Internet

(protocol) of the Internet.

 

Protocol

 

 

 

 

 

Wireless Access Point

The access point provides a wireless

 

 

connection to a network (additional

 

 

hardware).

 

 

 

 

Windows Internet

A way of managing the association of

 

Naming Service

workstation names and locations with IP

 

(WINS)

addresses.

 

 

 

Looking Up an IP Address

To find the IP address the wireless network is using:

1.Be sure Wi-Fi is on.

2.Connect to a network by tapping the Connections icon ( or ) > Settings > Advanced tab > Select Networks button.

If you have already connected to a network, skip to step 5.

3.Select the network name you want to use to either connect to the Internet using an ISP or a Virtual Private Network (VPN) for work. If you need to change or create a new network management name, tap the Edit... or New... button. Tap OK once you have completed this step.

4.From the Connections screen, set up your Dialing Rules and Exceptions and press OK.

5.From the iPAQ Wireless screen, tap the Wi-Fi Settings button > Network Adapters tab.

6.Tap the appropriate adapter to modify the settings. The IP address appears in the IP Address box.

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