| Wireless networks are somewhat less secure than wired connections. 802.1x authentication settings provide a method to protect the network behind the access point from intruders as well as provide for dynamic keys and strengthen Wi-Fi encryption. Check with your network administrator to determine if you need EAP (Extensible Authentication Protocol) for user authentication, which allows only authorized users onto your wireless network. If so, you can enter it manually. |
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Select Start > Settings > Connections > Wi-Fi.
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Highlight the network you want to configure and press Menu > Edit.
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Press Next twice to reach the 802.1x screen. Press Use IEEE 802.1x network access control, and then select the appropriate EAP type.
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| Virtual private networking |
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| If you need to access your corporate accounts and servers, use a VPN (virtual private network) for your communications. VPNs enable you to create or join a private network across an existing public network by opening a temporary, encrypted connection between two hosts. You can then securely transfer information between the two. |
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User name |
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Password |
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Domain name |
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TCP/IP settings |
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Host name or IP address of the VPN server |
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| Connect to your network via Wi-Fi, and then do the following: |
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Select Start > Settings > Connections. |
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Figure 6: To connect via Wi-Fi, select Start > Settings > Connections.
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Select VPN and press the Action button. |
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Enter the information provided by your IT department. |
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To edit details of a pre-existing VPN connection, scroll to select the connection and press Menu > Edit. |
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| Tips for Wi-Fi users |
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| With a Wi-Fi connection, you can roam within about 150 feet of your access point, so find a spot where you can work without interruption. Then see how much work you can do, such as: |
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Easily and quickly access and transfer files on your local network—large files are no problem. |
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Access your email and surf the web with about the same speed you get on your computer. |
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Synchronize data between devices. |
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Take advantage of wireless printing—send files directly from your iPAQ to a wireless printer over Wi-Fi. |
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Warning: Wi-Fi offers greater speed and range than Bluetooth, but it drains your portable device batteries a lot faster than Bluetooth, too. In fact, if you use a Wi-Fi connection regularly on your iPAQ, you'll undoubtedly notice that you need to recharge more often. If you need to conserve battery life—on a long trip for example—turn off your Wi-Fi connection when you don't actually need it. |
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