Network Settings - HP iPAQ h6315 Networking Manual

Monitoring signal strength and status
To view the signal strength between your HP iPAQ and an access point Wi-Fi connection:
1. Tap the Connectivity icon in the Navigation bar.
2. When the Connectivity box displays, you will be able to view the type of network the HP iPAQ is
connected to (for example, Work or Internet) and an icon displaying the signal strength.
3. To exit the Connectivity box, tap the Hide button.
Note: The signal strength icon will not be displayed if a connection is not present.

Network settings

Use the next few sections to learn how to set up and change network configuration settings so your
HP iPAQ can communicate with other networks.
Locating an IP address
To find the IP address the wireless network is using:
1. Be sure Wi-Fi is powered on.
2. Establish a Wi-Fi connection.
3. Tap the iPAQ Wireless icon.
4. From the iPAQ Wireless screen, tap the Wi-Fi Settings button > Network Adapters tab.
5. Tap the appropriate adapter to modify the settings. The IP address appears in the IP address box.
Changing TCP/IP settings
Note: Most ISPs and private networks now use dynamically assigned IP addresses. You will not need to change TCP/IP
settings unless your ISP or private network does not use dynamically assigned IP addresses. If you are not sure, check with
your network administrator.
To change TCP/IP settings:
1. Contact your ISP or network administrator to determine your IP address, subnet mask, and default
gateway (if needed).
2. Be sure Wi-Fi is powered on.
3. Tap the iPAQ Wireless icon.
4. From the iPAQ Wireless screen, tap Settings > Network Adapters tab.
5. In the My network card connects to list box, tap either The Internet or Work.
Note: If you are connecting to your ISP at home, tap The Internet. If you are connecting to a private network, such as a
corporate network at work, tap Work.
6. In the Tap an adapter to modify settings box, tap HP iPAQ Wi-Fi Adapter.
7. Tap the IP Address tab.
8. Tap Use specific IP address and enter the requested information.
9. Tap OK to save your
Changing DNS and WINS settings
Note: Most ISPs and private networks now use dynamically assigned IP addresses. You will not need to change Domain
Name System (DNS) and Windows Internet Naming Service (WINS) settings unless your ISP or private network does not use
dynamically assigned IP addresses. If you are not sure, check with your network administrator.
Servers that require an assigned IP address may also require a way to map computer names to IP
addresses. HP iPAQ rx3000 series devices support two name resolution options:
• DNS
• WINS
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