HP iPAQ h6315 Networking Manual page 37

Changing DNS and WINS settings
Servers that require an assigned IP address may also require a way to map computer names to IP
addresses. The HP iPAQ Pocket PC h5400 series handheld devices support two name resolution
options:
• DNS
• WINS
Perform the following steps to change the server settings on HP iPAQ Pocket PC h5400 series with
Microsoft Pocket PC 2003 ROM upgrade handheld devices:
1. Contact the ISP or network administrator to:
• Determine the correct name resolution
• Obtain the specific server IP address
• Determine if alternate addresses are available
Note: An alternate address may be enabled to establish a connection when the primary server is unavailable.
2. Turn on the WLAN.
3. On the Today screen, tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Connections icon.
4. On the Connections screen, tap the Advanced tab > Network Card > Network Adapters tab.
5. In the My network card connects to drop-down box, tap either The Internet (no proxy server is
used) or Work (proxy server is used).
Note: If connecting to the ISP at home, then tap The Internet. If connecting to a private network such as a corporate network
at work, then tap Work.
6. In the Tap an adapter to modify settings box, tap iPAQ WLAN Wireless Adapter.
7. Tap the Name Servers tab and enter the appropriate information.
8. Tap OK to save the new settings.
Changing ISP settings
To add, edit, or delete the ISP settings on an HP iPAQ h5400 series with Microsoft Pocket PC 2003
ROM upgrade handheld device, perform the following steps:
1. On the Today screen, tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Connections icon.
2. Under My ISP, tap Add a new modem connection to establish a new modem connection or
Manage existing connections if changes to an existing connection are desired.
To add a new modem connection:
1. On the Make New Connection screen, give the connection a name by entering the name in the
Enter a name for the connection box.
2. Select the desired modem in the Select a modem drop-down box.
3. Tap Next.
4. On the My Connection screen, enter the appropriate country code (1 for the U.S.), area code,
and telephone number to be dialed for the connection; tap Next.
5. Type the desired user name and password for the connection.
6. Type the domain, if a domain was provided by the ISP or network administrator.
7. Tap Finish.
To change an existing connection:
1. On the Connections screen, tap Manage existing connections.
2. To change the connection name, tap text, tap Edit, and type the new name.
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