9 G et t i n g c o n n e c t e d
Connecting to a network
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Connecting to a network
If you have access to a network at work, you can send email messages, view Intranet
pages, synchronise your handheld, and possibly access the Internet. You can connect
to a network in one of two ways:
• Create a modem connection by using an RAS account.
Before you can create this modem connection, your network administrator
will need to set up an RAS account for you. If this is the method you want to
use, see "To create a modem connection to a network" later on this page.
Your network administrator may also give you VPN settings.
• Use an Ethernet card and a net tap to connect to the network.
If this is the method you want to use, see "To create an Ethernet connection
to a network" on page 98.
Your n10 handheld supports a Compact Flash Ethernet card or a Compact
Flash Modem card.
To create a modem connection to a network
1
Get the following information from your network administrator:
• Dial-up access telephone number
• User name and password
• Domain name
• TCP/IP settings
2
Insert a Compact Flash Modem card (purchased seperately) into your handheld’s CF
slot.
NOTE:
For instructions on inserting and using a CF Modem card, see the documentation that
came with the card.
3
Tap
and then Settings. In the Connections tab, tap Connections. Under The
Internet settings, select Internet Settings and tap Modify.
4
In the Modem tab, tap New.
5
Enter a name for the connection, such as "Company Connection."
6
In the Select a modem list, select your modem type.
If your modem type does not appear, try reinserting the modem card.
7
You should not need to change any settings in Advanced. Most servers now use a
dynamically-assigned address. If the server you are connecting to does not use a
dynamically-assigned address, tap Advanced and then the TCP/IP tab and enter the
address. When finished, tap OK and then Next.
8
Enter the access phone number, and tap Next.
9
Select other desired options, and tap Finish.
10
In the Dialing Locations tab, specify your current location and phone type (most
phone lines are tone). These settings will apply to all connections you create.
Summary of Contents for N10
Page 1: ...Manual for Acer n10 Handheld ...
Page 4: ... iv ...
Page 28: ...1 Getting started Command interface 16 ...
Page 38: ...2 Entering data in your Acer n10 Using My Text 26 ...
Page 98: ...6 Using third party applications PocketTVTM 86 ...
Page 118: ...10 Using Microsoft Pocket Internet Explorer Using Pocket Internet Explorer 106 ...
Page 136: ...11 Customising your handheld Adding and removing programs 124 ...
Page 140: ...128 ...
