Connecting To A Network; Creating A Modem Connection - Intermec 70 User Manual

Connecting to a Network

If you have access to a network, you can send e-mail messages, view Intranet pages,
synchronize your Pocket PC with your desktop computer, and possibly access the
Internet. You can connect to your network in one of two ways:
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Creating a Modem Connection

1. Get the following information from your network administrator: dial-up access
2. Insert a Compact Flash modem card or a PCMCIA modem card into the Pocket PC
3. Tap
4. Tap New connection.
5. Enter a name for the connection, such as "Company Connection."
6. In the Select a modem list, select your modem type. If your modem type does not
7. You should not need to change any settings in Advanced. Most servers now use a
8. Enter the access phone number, and tap Next.
9. Select other desired options, and tap Finish.
10. On the Dialing tab, specify your current location and phone type (most phone lines
Create a modem connection by using a RAS account. Before you can create this
modem connection, your network administrator will need to set up a RAS account
for you. For help, see "Creating a Modem Connection" in the next section.
Use an Ethernet card and a net tap to connect to the network. You must purchase
and configure an Ethernet card that is compatible with your Pocket PC. For help,
see "Creating an Ethernet Connection."
telephone number, user name, password, domain name, and TCP/IP settings.
expansion slot and connect it to a telephone line.
and then Settings. On the Connections tab, tap Modem.
appear, try reinserting the modem card. If you are using an external modem that is
connected to your Pocket PC with a cable, select Hayes Compatible on COM1.
server-assigned address. If the server you are connecting to does not use a server-
assigned address, tap Advanced and then the TCP/IP tab and enter the address.
When finished, tap ok and then Next.
are tone). These settings will apply to all connections you create.
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