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Working with HP supported wireless authentication protocols
Instructions for configuring an HP iPAQ handheld device with a high-security authentication protocol
vary between product series and the selected protocol. Other affecting issues are ROM releases,
operating systems, and protocol-specific requirements, to name a few.
The following instructions are intended as a roadmap to help you get started. Actual implementation
may require additional steps, consultation with ISPs, network administrators, and implementation
direction from third-party software companies such as Cisco Systems. Assistance may also be
obtained from the HP web site (
Perform the following steps to set up an HP supported authentication protocol on an HP iPAQ Pocket
PC h5400 series with Microsoft Pocket PC 2003 ROM upgrade handheld device:
1. After the wireless network has been added, then on the Configure Wireless Networks box,
highlight the appropriate default setting or create a new setting, and then tap the Authentication
tab.
Note: The HP iPAQ Pocket PC h5400 series handheld device has one of two ROM releases. The setup steps are identical for
both ROM releases; however, the Configure Wireless Networks screen may differ slightly.
2. Select the type of network authentication to be used:
• For data encryption, tap the Data encryption (WEP Enabled) checkbox.
• To use shared key authentication, tap the Network Authentication (Shared mode) checkbox.
Enter the network key in the Network Key box.
• If a network key is provided by the network automatically, then tap the The Key is provided for
me automatically checkbox.
• If IEEE 802.1x is supported by the network environment, then tap the Enable network access
using IEEE 802.1x checkbox and then tap the appropriate authentication protocol (TLS, PEAP,
LEAP). 802.1x provides an increased level of security. If unsure whether the network
environment supports the 802.1x protocol, then contact the network administrator.
3. Tap OK twice to exit the Configure Network Authentication window and Configure Wireless
Networks window.
4. Tap the Select Networks box to open the Network Management window. Under Programs that
automatically connect to the Internet should connect using, tap the down arrow and select My
Work Network. Tap OK three times to return to the Today screen.
5. Perform a soft reset of the HP iPAQ. When the wireless card associates with an access point, the
Logon Window pop-up box appears. Select the appropriate keyboard and enter the user name
and the password to be used. Leave the domain field blank, and tap the Save Password box.
Searching for networks to access
Networks that have already been configured (preferred networks) are listed in the Wireless Networks
box on the Configure Wireless Networks screen. You can choose to connect only to preferred
networks or have the HP iPAQ search for and connect to any available network.
Perform the following steps to search for available networks:
1. Tap the Connectivity icon in the Navigation bar; or from the Today screen, tap Start > Settings >
Connections tab > Connections icon. Tap the Advanced tab > Network Card > Wireless tab.
2. In the Networks to access box, tap the type of network desired (All Available, Only access points,
or Only computer-to-computer).
3. To restrict the search to networks that have already been configured, uncheck the Automatically
connect to non-preferred networks checkbox.
Note: If the Automatically connect to non-preferred networks checkbox is checked, then the HP iPAQ will detect any new
networks and provide the opportunity to configure them.
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