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Changing DNS and WINS Settings, Connections, Settings, Advanced, Network Card, Network Adapters

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Using the Wireless LAN Changing DNS and WINS Settings Note: Most Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and private networks now use dynamically-assigned IP addresses. You will not need to change DNS and WINS settings unless your ISP or private network does not use dynamically-assigned IP addresses. If you are not sure, check with your network administrator. Servers that require an assigned IP address may also require a way to map computer names to IP addresses. Your iPAQ Pocket PC supports two name resolution options: ■ DNS ■ WINS To change server settings: 1. Contact your ISP or network administrator to determine which name resolution to use, obtain the specific server address, and determine whether alternate addresses are available. Note: An alternate address may enable you to connect when the primary server is unavailable. 2. Be sure the WLAN is powered on. 3. Tap the Connections icon > Settings > Advanced tab > Network Card button > Network Adapters tab. 4. In the My network card connects to... dropdown box, tap either The Internet or Work. Note: If you are connecting to your ISP at home, tap The Internet. If you are connecting to a private network such as a corporate network at work, you should tap Work. 5. In the Tap an adapter to modify settings box, tap iPAQ WLAN Wireless Adapter. User's Guide 9-11

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Using the Wireless LAN
User’s Guide
9–11
Changing DNS and WINS Settings
Note:
Most Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and private
networks now use dynamically-assigned IP addresses. You will
not need to change DNS and WINS settings unless your ISP or
private network does not use dynamically-assigned IP addresses.
If you are not sure, check with your network administrator.
Servers that require an assigned IP address may also require a
way to map computer names to IP addresses. Your iPAQ Pocket
PC supports two name resolution options:
■
DNS
■
WINS
To change server settings:
1. Contact your ISP or network administrator to determine
which name resolution to use, obtain the specific server
address, and determine whether alternate addresses are
available.
Note:
An alternate address may enable you to connect when the
primary server is unavailable.
2. Be sure the WLAN is powered on.
3. Tap the
Connections
icon >
Settings
>
Advanced
tab >
Network Card
button >
Network Adapters
tab.
4. In the
My network card connects to...
dropdown box, tap
either
The Internet
or
Work.
Note:
If you are connecting to your ISP at home, tap
The
Internet.
If you are connecting to a private network such as a
corporate network at work, you should tap
Work.
5. In the
Tap an adapter to modify settings
box, tap
iPAQ
WLAN Wireless Adapter.