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5. Tap the General tab at the bottom; in the Network name box, type the network name (SSID).
Note: If a network was detected in step 2, then the SSID is automatically entered and cannot be changed.
6. In the Connects to box, tap to select either The Internet (no proxy server is used), or Work (a
proxy server is used).
7. If the network is an ad-hoc connection, then tap the This is a device-to-computer (ad-hoc)
connection box.
8. If network authentication or data encryption is required, then follow the instructions in the
following section, " Working with HP supported wireless authentication protocols
authentication or data encryption is not required, then tap OK repeatedly until you return to the
Today screen.
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 h5500 series 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 Network Key
tab.
Note: The HP iPAQ Pocket PC h5500 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:
• Open
• Shared
• WPA
• WPA-PSK
3. Select the type of data encryption to be used:
• For open or shared network authentication, only WEP data encryption is available. To enable
WEP data encryption, select WEP from the Data Encryption drop-down list.
• If WPA or WPA-PSK was selected in step 10, then TKIP and WEP are both available data
encryption options. To enable data encryption, select the desired protocol from the Data
Encryption drop-down list.
4. If a network key is provided by the network automatically, then tap the The Key is provided for me
automatically checkbox. Otherwise, enter the network key in the Network key box.
5. If IEEE 802.1x is supported by the network environment, then tap the 802.1x tab. On the 802.1x
tab, and select the appropriate authentication protocol from the drop-down list. 802.1x provides
an increased level of security. If unsure whether the network environment supports the 802.1x
protocol, then contact the network administrator.
6. Tap OK twice to exit the Configure Network Authentication window and Configure wireless
networks window.
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