Changing DNS and WINS settings
Servers that require an assigned IP address may also require a way to map computer names to IP
addresses. The HP iPAQ Pocket PC h5500 series handheld devices support two name resolution
options:
•
DNS
•
WINS
Perform the following steps to change the server settings on HP iPAQ Pocket PC h5500 series
handheld devices:
1.
Contact the ISP or network administrator to:
•
Determine the correct name resolution
•
Obtain the specific server IP address
•
Determine if alternate addresses are available
Note:
An alternate address may be enabled to establish a connection in which the primary server is unavailable.
2.
Turn on the WLAN.
3.
Tap
Start > Settings > Connections
tab >
Connections
icon >
Advanced
tab >
Network Card >
Network Adapters
tab.
4.
In the
My network card connects to
drop-down box, select either
The Internet
(no proxy server is
used) or
Work
(proxy server is used).
Note:
If connecting to the ISP at home, then select
The Internet
. If connecting to a private network such as a corporate network
at work, then select
Work
.
5.
In the
Tap an adapter to modify settings
box, tap
iPAQ USB Wireless Adapter
.
6.
Tap the
Name Servers
tab and enter the appropriate information.
Changing ISP settings
To add, edit, or delete the ISP settings on an HP iPAQ h5500 series handheld device, perform the
following steps:
1.
Tap
Start > Settings > Connections
tab >
Connections
icon.
2.
Under your ISP connection, tap
Add a new modem connection
to establish a new modem
connection or
Manage existing connections
if changes to an existing connection are desired.
To add a new modem connection:
1.
On the
Make New Connection
screen, give the connection a name by entering the name in the
Enter a name for the connection
box.
2.
Select the desired modem in the
Select a modem
drop-down box.
3.
Tap
Next
.
4.
On the
text
screen, enter the appropriate country code (
1
for the U.S.), area code, and telephone
number to be dialed for the connection; tap
Next
.
5.
Type the desired user name for the connection.
6.
Type the desired password for the connection.
7.
Type the domain, if a domain was provided by the ISP or network administrator.
8.
Tap
Finish
.
To change an existing connection:
1.
Tap the
Connectivity
icon >
Settings > Tasks
tab.
2.
On the
Connections
screen, tap
Manage existing connections
.
3.
To change the connection name, tap
Edit
and type the new name.
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