6.
In the
Select a modem
list, select your modem type. If your modem
type does not appear, try re-inserting the modem card.
4.
The first time you install the card, Network Settings appears
automatically so that you can configure the Ethernet card. Most
networks use DHCP, so you should not have to change these settings
unless your network administrator instructs you to do so. Tap
OK
. (If
it does not appear or to change settings later, tap
and
Settings
. In
the
Connections
tab, tap
Network
, tap the adapter you want to change
and tap
Properties
.)
7.
You should not need to change any settings in Advanced. Most ISPs
now use a dynamically-assigned address. If the ISP you are connecting
to does not use a dynamically-assigned address, tap
Advanced
, tap the
TCP/IP
tab and enter the address. When finished, tap
OK
and
Next
.
8.
Enter the access phone number and tap
Next
.
5.
Connect the Ethernet card to the network with a network cable. For
more information, see the owner’s manual for the card.
9.
Select other desired options and tap
Finish
.
6.
Tap
and
Settings
, tap the
Connections
tab and tap
Connections
.
From the My network card connects to list, select Internet.
10.
In the
Dialling Locations
tab, specify your current location and phone
type (most phone lines are tone). These settings apply to all
connections you create.
Modifying Internet settings
11.
To start the connection, start using one of the following programs. Your
Pocket PC automatically begins connecting. Once connected, you can:
!
Send and receive e-mail messages by using Inbox. Before you can
use Inbox, you need to provide the information it needs to
communicate with the e-mail server. For specific instructions, see
“Connect Directly to an E-mail Server,” later in this chapter.
!
Visit Web and WAP pages by using Pocket Internet Explorer. For
more information, see Chapter 5.
!
Send and receive instant messages with MSN Messenger. For
more information, see “MSN Messenger” in Chapter 5.
Create an Ethernet connection to an ISP
Create an Ethernet connection to your ISP as follows:
1.
You do not need to create a new connection on your Pocket PC.
Instead, you need an optional SD network card for your Pocket PC.
2.
Obtain a user name, password and domain name from your ISP.
3.
Install the Ethernet card on your Pocket PC. For instructions on installing
and using the Ethernet card, see the owner’s manual for the card.
Get Connected
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