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CHAPTER 25

Key Term

DNS Domain name system. The Internet uses this system to translate the names of host computers into IP addresses. A DNS number identifies the server that handles the translation.

Each IP address has four numbers (from 0 to 255) that are separated by periods.

Key Term

IP Internet protocol. Everyone who logs in to the Internet needs a unique identifier (an

IP address). Some networks dynamically assign a temporary IP address upon login while others assign a permanent IP address.

Customizing Your Handheld

3	Adjust any of the following settings:
		NOTE Ask your ISP or system administrator if you need information on any
	of these settings.
	Connection type Select the pick list and choose the communication protocol
	for this service: PPP, SLIP, or CSLIP. Most email application, use the PPP or SLIP
	protocols.
	Idle timeout Select the pick list and select how long your handheld waits
	before dropping the connection with your ISP or dial-in server when you switch
	out of an application that requires a connection: 1 Minute, 2 Minutes, 3 Minutes,
	or Never.
	Query DNS Check the Query DNS box if you’re not sure whether you need to
	enter DNS addresses. Many systems do not require that you enter DNS
	addresses. If you do need DNS addresses, uncheck the DNS box, tap the space
	to the left of each period in the Primary and Secondary DNS fields, and then
	enter the appropriate sections of each address.
	IP Address Check the IP Address box to use a temporary IP address. Uncheck
	the IP Address box to enter a permanently assigned address.
4	Select OK, and then select Done.
		Done

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