Searching For Wi-Fi Networks To Access; Configuring Network Security Settings - HP iPAQ HW 6955 Instruction Manual

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Searching for Wi-Fi Networks to Access

Networks you have already configured are preferred networks. You can choose
whether to connect only to preferred networks or to have your HP iPAQ search for
and connect to any available network (preferred or not).
1. From the Today screen, tap the iPAQ Wireless icon.
2. Tap the Wi-Fi icon to turn on Wi-Fi.
3. Tap the Wi-Fi tab > View Wi-Fi Networks tab.
4. In the Networks to access box, tap the type of network you want to
connect to (All Available, Only access points, or Only computer-
to-computer).
5. To connect only to networks that have already been configured, clear the
Automatically connect to non-preferred networks checkbox.
NOTE If you check the Automatically connect to non-preferred
networks checkbox, your HP iPAQ detects any new networks and provides
you the opportunity to configure them.

Configuring Network Security Settings

A wireless network can be added when the network is automatically detected. Or,
you can manually enter the settings information to add the network. To determine
if authentication information is needed, check with your Network Administrator or
Hotspot Service Provider.
1. Tap Start >Settings > Connections tab > iPAQ Wireless icon.
2. Tap the Wi-Fi tab.
3. Turn on Wi-Fi by tapping the Wi-Fi icon.
4. Tap the View Wi-Fi Networks link to choose an available network.
5. In Configure Wireless Networks, select the network you want to
configure.
6. To use authentication, tap the Network Key tab and select the
authentication method from the Authentication list.
7. To use data encryption, select an encryption method from the Data
encryption list.
8. To automatically use a network key, tap The key is automatically
provided. Otherwise, enter the network key manually.
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