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Compaq iPAQ Connection Point
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- Page 1 Notice © 2000 Compaq Computer Corporation COMPAQ and the Compaq logo Registered in U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. iPAQ is a trademark of Compaq Information Technologies Group, L.P. Microsoft and Windows are trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other product names mentioned herein may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Chapter 1 Introduction ........1-1 About This Guide . - Page 4 iPAQ Connection Point Functionality ....2-5 Basic Functionality ....... . 2-5 DHCP Client Server .
- Page 5 Chapter 4 Need Some Help? ........4-1 Chapter 5 Telecom Network Approvals ......5-1 U.S.
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Page 7: Chapter 1 Introduction
Introduction Congratulations! As the owner of a new Compaq iPAQ In This Chapter Connection Point, you are one of the progressive users who are taking advantage of the most advanced network technology available to manage their home or small office network. The... -
Page 8: About This Guide
Install the iPAQ Connection Point about your iPAQ Connection Point, visit our Web site: Solve problems if they occur www.compaq.com/ This guide explains how to use the iPAQ Connection Point. The connectionpoint topics include Installing the iPAQ Connection Point hardware... -
Page 9: Who Should Read This Guide
Who Should Who Should Read This Guide? Using this iPAQ Connection Point User Read This Guide Guide? This easy-to-scan guide helps you find information quickly. You can see at a glance how the information is organized. This guide is designed for both the beginner and the experienced computer user. -
Page 10: Text Conventions
Text Text Conventions Symbols and Graphics Used Conventions The following words and symbols have special meaning in this guide: Warnings and cautions are displayed to protect you Failure to follow directions from injury, your may result in bodily harm or Warning equipment from damage, loss of life. -
Page 11: Where Can I Find Information
Web site for more information. Did you know ... The Compaq Web site is available around the clock, no matter where you are. As you explore the Internet, go to the following address for... -
Page 12: Safety
Connection Point, computers, modems, printers, speakers, and monitors. For more safety and comfort information, visit our Web site: www.compaq.com/comfortguide Caution: During an electrical storm, it is recommended that you disconnect all outside services from the computer and from the network. -
Page 13: Chapter 2 Ipaq Connection Point
Internet. Functionality, 2-5 * Some ISPs such as America Online and CompuServe may not Add-On Features and be compatible. Please check Services, 2-10 www.compaq.com/connectionpoint for more information. PAQ C PAQ C ONNECTION OINT UIDE... -
Page 14: What Do You Get
Complete installation information is available at the following Web address: www.compaq.com/ connectionpoint/install Note: Illustrations shown in this guide may vary slightly from your iPAQ Connection Point. Save the packaging in which your iPAQ Connection Point arrived. -
Page 15: Indicator Lights
What Do You Get? Indicator Lights (continued) The table below describes the indicator lights and explains the The bezel in the front of the function of each. iPAQ Connection Point contains indicator lights that show the status of the network at a glance. Description Light Status Wireless network... -
Page 16: Ports On Your Ipaq Connection Point
What Do You Get? Ports on Your iPAQ Connection Point (continued) The table below describes the ports and explains the function of each. Did you know ... There are two different types of connectors used on your iPAQ Connection Point: RJ11, which is the type commonly used for telephone lines (including HomePNA... -
Page 17: Ipaq Connection Point Functionality
iPAQ iPAQ Connection Point Functionality Basic Functionality Connection The iPAQ Connection Point is shipped with its basic Point functionality, which connects all your networked devices Functionality to each other and to the Internet. The basic iPAQ Connection Point functionality includes the following: DHCP client and server Did you know ... -
Page 18: Watchguard® Firewall
® iPAQ Connection WatchGuard Firewall Point Functionality The iPAQ Connection Point provides the maximum amount of (continued) security because it can be set to refuse any data from the Internet that was not requested by a local network device. Did you know ... When a networked device sends a request over the Internet, the The firewall security Network Address Translation (NAT) functionality removes the... -
Page 19: Sharing A Single Internet Connection
iPAQ Connection Sharing a Single Internet Connection Point Functionality The iPAQ Connection Point lets all of the supported devices on (continued) your local network share the same Internet connection at the same time. Did you know ... You can share your existing broadband connection, or use the Using only one IP address to built-in V .90 modem. -
Page 20: Dial On Demand For V.90 Modem Users
iPAQ Connection Dial on Demand for V.90 Modem Users Point Functionality If you are using the built-in V .90 modem to access the Internet, (continued) iPAQ Connection Point provides the convenience of Dial on Demand. The Dial on Demand function is initiated On Windows-based automatically when someone opens a Web browser from any systems, the Internet... -
Page 21: First 90 Days Free Livesecurity Subscription
Additional information is LiveSecurity consists of the following features: available on the iPAQ Access to the LiveSecurity Web site Connection Point Web site: www.compaq.com/ After logging in to the LiveSecurity site, customers have connectionpoint access to these resources: • LiveSecurity portal—one stop for anything you need to know about your firewall •... -
Page 22: Add-On Features And Services
At the end of the 90-day free trial period, WatchGuard offers Point Web site for more information: subscriptions for the full LiveSecurity service. www.compaq.com/ connectionpoint Additional User Licenses iPAQ Connection Point comes with five user licenses. Registered users can upgrade their user license accounts in blocks of five accounts to a maximum of 50 users. -
Page 23: Web Filtering (Or Blocking)
Add-On Features Web Filtering (or Blocking) and Services The WatchGuard WebBlocker can be programmed to permit or (continued) deny to specific users access to web servers that provide unwanted content. The WatchGuard WebBlocker organizes Web servers into Web filtering can be set to content categories including violence, profanity, nudity, and block any or all of your users gambling. -
Page 24: Virtual Private Networking
Add-On Features Virtual Private Networking and Services The Virtual Private Networking (VPN) feature allows your iPAQ (continued) Connection Point to participate as part of a secure network that can be accessed over the Internet. This enhancement allows you Did you know ... to download software that lets you access your network from an offsite device over the Internet. -
Page 25: Chapter 3 Ipaq Connection Point Installation
iPAQ Connection Point Installation The iPAQ Connection Point is easy to set up and use. This In This Chapter chapter explains the steps necessary to get your device up and running, both internally and on the Internet. Installing the iPAQ Connection Point includes considering your What Do You Need?, 3-2 operating system and network type(s) and then tailoring the installation process to meet your needs. -
Page 26: What Do You Need
What Need? What Do You Do You Installation Requirements Need? Before you begin the Web-based installation, you need the following items: Existing Internet connection through an Internet Service Before you begin the Provider (ISP) installation of any hardware Web browser—for example, Microsoft Internet Explorer 3.0 or cabling, you must connect to the iPAQ Connection Point (or later), Netscape Navigator 2.0 (or later), Opera 3.0 (or... -
Page 27: Location Of The Unit
Location Location of the Unit Where Should the iPAQ Connection of the Unit Point Be Installed? The iPAQ Connection Point device can be placed almost Depending on the type(s) of anywhere in your home or office. When deciding where to networking you have, your locate the unit, keep in mind the following points: iPAQ Connection Point can... - Page 28 Location of the Unit Using the Wall-Mount Bracket (continued) To mount your iPAQ Connection Point on a wall, complete the Your iPAQ Connection following steps: Point comes complete with a wall-mount bracket, so 1. Choose the location for mounting your iPAQ Connection you can place the unit in Point.
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Page 29: Setting Up
Internet connection and Web browser to access the iPAQ The entire setup process for Connection Point Web site: your iPAQ Connection Point is www.compaq.com/connectionpoint/install contained in a simple-to- follow wizard on the iPAQ From the iPAQ Connection Point Web site, retrieve the Connection Point Web site. - Page 30 PAQ C PAQ C ONNECTION OINT NSTALLATION ONNECTION OINT UIDE...
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Page 31: Chapter 4 Need Some Help
Read the following descriptions and solutions, iPAQ Connection Point can and visit our Web site for more information: be found on the iPAQ www.compaq.com/connectionpoint Connection Point Web site: www.compaq.com/ connectionpoint PAQ C ? 4-1... - Page 32 Symptom Problem Solution PC is set for static IP address Re-run the configuration wizard. I can’t see the iPAQ Connection If the problem persists, manually Point internal configuration check that dynamic IP addressing pages. is enabled. Cabling—HPNA and Ethernet • If you are using phoneline networking, ensure that a phone cable is connected between the wall jack and the...
- Page 33 Symptom Problem Solution • ISP is using static IP Ensure that both your ISP and I can see the configuration addressing and iPAQ your iPAQ Connection Point are pages, but I can’t get to the Connection Point is using using the same type of IP Internet.
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Page 35: Chapter 5 Telecom Network Approvals
Additional country approvals may be U.S. Regulations found on the Compaq Web site. To view these approvals, visit Governing the Use of www.compaq.com and perform a site search for the words Modems, 5-2 “telecom network approvals.”... -
Page 36: Regulations Governing The Use Of Modems
U.S. U.S. Regulations Governing the Use of Modems This equipment complies with Part 68 of the FCC rules. Located Regulations on the bottom of the product is a label that contains, among other information, the FCC Registration Number and Ringer Governing the Equivalence Number (REN) for this equipment. -
Page 37: Telephone Consumer Protection Act Of 1991
This equipment may not be used on coin-service telephones provided by the telephone company. Connection to party lines is subject to state tariffs. For the Compaq Customer Support Center and your nearest Compaq Authorized reseller in North America, call 1-800-345-1518 or write: Compaq Customer Support Center P.O. - Page 38 5-4 T PAQ C ELECOM ETWORK PPROVALS ONNECTION OINT UIDE...
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Page 39: Glossary
Glossary This Glossary is provided to help new users understand computer networking concepts by defining the terms used in this guide and by defining other commonly used network terms. Refer to operator guides supplied with your computer for terms and information related to basic computer operations. - Page 40 (for example 192.168.1.1) from to as CAT5 cable. its alphanumeric name (for example client A computer or device that connects www.compaq.com). This feature is to servers or services available on a important because an IP number is network and presents information to the required for initiating a connection to the user.
- Page 41 Also referred to as Universal DSL, G.992.2, or G.Lite. A standard type of DSL which is being developed jointly by a group of telecommunications and computer companies (including Compaq) Ethernet A highly popular and known as the Universal DSL Working internationally standardized networking Group, or UAWG.
- Page 42 HPNA (Home Phoneline Network Alliance) An association of companies any 10BaseT network comprising more (including Compaq) working together to than two devices. For a network of only develop a single, unified home phoneline two devices, a special cable called a...
- Page 43 Internet sharing PC ISP (Internet service provider) A single computer that stores resources (files, data, and an A company that provides access to the Internet connection) and that can be Internet. ISPs can potentially provide accessed by other networked computers. access through DSL, cable, satellite, and Other computers on the network access the standard telephone service.
- Page 44 modem (MOdulation/DEModulation) NIC (network interface card) A piece of A device that translates digital information hardware that can be installed in your into analog signals and back again. Modem computer to enable it to connect to a technology bridges the gap between analog network.
- Page 45 POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) Basic analog telephone service. POTS takes the lowest 4 kHz of bandwidth on RJ11 connector The standard telephone twisted-pair copper wiring. Any service line connector that plugs into a jack in the sharing a line with POTS must either use wall to receive phone service.
- Page 46 World Wide Web, such surf To jump from place to place within or as http://www.compaq.com between sites on the Internet, searching for UTP (Unshielded Twisted Pair) cable topics of interest by clicking hyperlinks.
- Page 47 WAN (Wide Area Network) A communications network that covers a wide geographic area, such as a community, city, state, or country. A WAN is a network spread over multiple locations. The Internet is a global WAN. See LAN. wireless networking A network without physical cabling.
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- Page 49 Index Caution notices electronic documents defined defined Compaq 1-5, 2-2, 5-1 Web site FCC rules Customer Support Center firewall connection sharing updates connector Ethernet-type Internet Home RF networking power adapter RJ11 RJ45 telephone-type installation 2-11 content blocking requirements 2-11 CyberPatrol...
- Page 50 iPAQ Connection Point 2-10 add-on features Ringer Equivalence Number (REN) connectors RJ11 functions RJ45 installation requirements 3-5, 4-1 Web site 2-1, 2-7 safety tips security firewall See also ... notices defined LiveSecurity server firewall 2-10 DHCP license accounts software 2-9, 2-10 subscription 2-10 optional features...