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3. Enter the details given by the network administrator. 4. To edit details of an already existing VPN connection, scroll to select the connection and press Menu > Edit. NOTE: To delete an existing connection scroll to select the connection and press Menu > Delete. 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/g 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 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. Wi-Fi Terms Term Definition 802.11 standard An approved standard specification of radio technology from the Institute of Electrical and Electronics 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. Automatically Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network When you turn on the Wi-Fi radio, your HP iPAQ automatically detects Wi-Fi networks that are broadcasting their signals. If your Wi-Fi network is not set to broadcast, then you have to connect to it 30 Chapter 7 Connections

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3.
Enter the details given by the network administrator.
4.
To edit details of an already existing VPN connection, scroll to select the connection and press
Menu
>
Edit
.
NOTE:
To delete an existing connection scroll to select the connection and press
Menu
>
Delete
.
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/g 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
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.
Wi-Fi Terms
Term
Definition
802.11 standard
An approved standard specification of radio technology from the Institute of Electrical and
Electronics 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.
Automatically Connecting to a Wi-Fi Network
When you turn on the Wi-Fi radio, your HP iPAQ automatically detects Wi-Fi networks that are
broadcasting their signals. If your Wi-Fi network is not set to broadcast, then you have to connect to it
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