HP iPAQ h6315 Networking Manual page 44

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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