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CHAPTER 20

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 Tap the pick list and choose the communication protocol for
	this service: PPP, SLIP, or CSLIP. Most e-mail application use PPP or SLIP
	protocols.
	Idle timeout Tap 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 Select the Query DNS check 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, deselect the DNS check 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 Select the IP Address check box to use a temporary IP address.
	Deselect the IP Address check box to enter a permanently assigned address.
4	Select OK, and then select Done.
		Done

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