Your Windows Mobile 6 HP iPAQ features "zero configuration" Wi-Fi access. Simply turn on the Wi-Fi radio and your iPAQ will automatically detect Wi-Fi networks that are broadcasting signals.
To turn Wi-Fi on or off:
1.
On the Home screen, scroll and select the cellular carrier and Wi-Fi connection status display module to open the Wireless Manager. Next, press All to turn all wireless connections on/off.
You can also press Start > Settings > Connections > Wireless Manager.
When Wi-Fi is powered on, the Wi-Fi icon on the iPAQ Wireless screen turns from gray to amber to green and the LED on the top left corner of the unit flashes blue, indicating Wi-Fi or Bluetooth is on.
Figure 2: To access the Wireless Manager, select Start > Settings > Connections > Wireless Manager.
If you're trying to connect to a network that isn't set to broadcast, you can connect manually in a few simple steps.
Note: Before trying to connect to a Wi-Fi network, check with the network administrator (at your office) or the documentation that came with your wireless router (at home) to see if you'll need any authentication information.
Figure 3: To set up a new Wi-Fi connection, select Start > Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi > New.
2.
Enter the network name.
Figure 4: Add the network name for the new connection.
3.
Choose a network type. Select Internet to connect to your home Internet connection through your internet service provider (ISP) or select Private/Work Network to connect to a company network.
Note: You should choose Private/Work only if the network requires a proxy server.
4.
Press Next to go to the Network Key screen.
Note: To determine whether authentication information is needed, see your network administrator.
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To use authentication, select the authentication method from the Authentication list.
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To use data encryption, select an encryption method from the Data encryption list.
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To automatically use a network key, select the The key is automatically provided check box. Otherwise, enter the network key.
Figure 5: Configure authentication, data encryption and network keys on the Network Key screen.
Note: Your network key is the password every device on your wireless network needs to connect to the network. Check your wireless router documentation to determine the key.
Windows Mobile 5 Wi-Fi setup instructions
1.
Tap the Connections icon > Settings > Advanced tab > Select Networks.
2.
Enter the network name.
3.
On the iPAQ Wireless screen, tap Wi-Fi Settings.
4.
Select Add New ... in the list box on the General tab to configure your wireless network.
5.
Enter an SSID (service set identifier) into the Network name box.
Note: If a network is automatically detected, the SSID is automatically entered and can't be changed. If you don't know your SSID, check the documentation that came with your wireless router, or ask your network administrator.
6.
In the Connects to: box, select The Internet to use your home connection or Work to use a company network.
If authentication information is needed, tap the Network Key tab on the Configure Wireless Network screen and follow the steps listed for Windows Mobile 6 setup.
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