How Do I Connect To My Wireless Home Network - HP iPAQ rx3000 series Frequently Asked Questions Manual

Option B: Public Hotspots
If you want to connect to a wireless network at a public hotspot
(such as a library or coffee house), check with the establishment
to find out what setting information you need. Often there is a
brochure near the entrance that explains this information, but it is
also a good idea to check their Web site beforehand or call in
advance since you may need to set up a service account.
How Do I Connect to My Wireless
Home Network?
To start using your HP iPAQ in your home as a wireless device,
you need to connect to your wireless network. To connect to your
wireless network, you must have the following information:
■
Name of your wireless home network also known as SSID.
Service Set Identifier (SSID) is a sequence of characters that
uniquely identifies your network. This ID number uses a
maximum of 32 characters and is case sensitive.
■
Any network data encryption setting, such as WEP.
Encryption is a conversion process that is used for protecting
data. Wired Equivalent (WEP) is a security protocol.
Automatically Connecting to a Network
1. To turn on Wi-Fi from the Launch Page or traditional Today
screen, tap the Wireless icon (
button.
2. If one or more networks are present, the Network indicator
icon (
want to connect to, then tap whether the network connects to
the Internet (does not use proxy settings) or Work (uses proxy
settings).
) appears in the Navigation bar. Tap the network you
), and then tap the Wi-Fi
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