Chapter 6: Settings

Changing Network Card Settings

Note: Because most networks use DHCP, you should not need to change these settings unless instructed to do so by your network administrator.

If necessary, use a network cable to connect the network card to your network. Refer to your the documentation shipped with your network card for details.

To activate the connection, launch the desired program (e.g., Internet Explorer). The WORKABOUT PRO will connect automatically.

6.31.4 Changing Network Card Settings

If you use your network card in two locations like work and home, you’ll need to change the network to which the network card connects.

Tap on Start>Settings. Tap on the Connections tab and then, on the Wire- less Power icon.

In the Wireless Power dialog box, tap on the Settings button under Wi-Fi.

Tap on the Network Adapters tab.

In the dropdown menu below My network card connects to, choose either The Internet or Work.

6.31.5 VPN Connection Setup

A VPN connection provides a secure connection to servers through the Internet.

Before you begin, you need the following information from your network administrator: password, domain name, TCP/IP settings and a host name or IP address of the VPN server.

Tap on Start>Settings. Tap on the Connections tab followed by the Connections icon.

Under My Work Network, tap on Add a new VPN server connection.

In the Name field, type a name for this connection.

In Host name/IP, type the VPN server name or IP address.

Tap on the VPN type radio button next to the type of authentication for your WORKABOUT PRO: IPSec/L2TP or PPTP. Your network administrator will let you know which option applies to your unit.

Tap on Next.

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