6.
If necessary, enter the appropriate information to use a specific IP address.
7.
Tap
Next
.
8.
If data encryption is required, follow the instruction in the following section, “
. Otherwise, tap
Next
one more time and then tap
Finish
.
Working with HP
supported wireless authentication protocols
Working with HP supported wireless authentication protocols
9.
Tap OK to close the
iPAQ WLAN
screen.
Instructions for configuring an HP iPAQ handheld device with a high-security authentication protocol
vary between product series and the selected protocol. Other affecting issues are ROM releases,
operating systems, and protocol-specific requirements, to name a few.
The following instructions are intended as a roadmap to help you get started. Actual implementation
may require additional steps, consultation with ISPs, network administrators, and implementation
direction from third-party software companies such as Cisco Systems. Assistance may also be
obtained from the HP web site (
www.hp.com
) and the Cisco Systems web site (
www.cisco.com
).
Perform the following steps to set up an HP supported authentication protocol on an HP iPAQ
Pocket PC h5400 series with Microsoft Pocket PC 2002 handheld device:
1.
Follow steps 1 through 7 in the preceding section, “
.”
Manually entering new network settings
2.
Select either
64-bit
or
128-bit
encryption from the
Wireless Encryption (WEP)
drop-down list.
3.
Select whether they keys are alphanumeric or hexadecimal.
4.
Enter the key in the appropriate field.
5.
Select the key number from the drop-down list.
6.
Tap
Finish
.
Searching for networks to access
You can search for access points within your coverage area and establish a link, once located.
Searching for access points
Perform the following steps to locate an access point:
1.
On the
Today
screen, tap
Start > iPAQ Wireless > iPAQ WLAN
, or tap the
iPAQ WLAN
icon in the
lower right corner of the
Today
screen.
2.
Tap the
Status
button.
3.
Tap the
Advanced
button.
4.
Tap the
Rescan
button to begin the search.
5.
Tap
OK
to close the window.
Linking to an access point
Perform the following steps to link to an access point:
1.
On the
Today
screen, tap
Start > iPAQ Wireless > iPAQ WLAN
, or tap the
iPAQ WLAN
icon in the
lower right corner of the
Today
screen.
2.
Tap the
Status
button.
3.
Tap the
Advanced
button.
4.
Select a site from the
Access Point ID
drop-down list.
5.
Tap
OK
.
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