Network and Dial-up Connections Help

Connecting to an Internet Service Provider
Connecting to a Network
Adjusting Remote Connection Properties
Using Terminal
Index

Connecting to an Internet Service Provider

About connecting to the Internet
Create an ISP account
Create a new connection on your device
Connect to the Internet using an ISP

About connecting to the Internet

You can use your mobile device to connect to the Internet, which enables you to browse the World Wide Web (WWW) and exchange e-mail.

If your device is not equipped with a built-in modem, you will need to install a modem card or external modem. See your modem manufacturer's instructions for details on installation. Once the modem is set up, create a connection to an ISP.

See Also
Connect to the Internet using an ISP
Create an ISP account

Create an ISP account

Note PPTP accounts are not supported on your device.

Set up a Point-to-Point Protocol (PPP) account with an Internet Service Provider and obtain the following information:

- Access telephone number
- User name
- Password

After you establish an account, create a new connection on your device. When creating this connection, you should be able to use all of the default TCP/IP settings provided in the Make New Connection Wizard. If you can't connect using the default settings, contact your ISP for specific TCP/IP information, and for primary and secondary DNS addresses.

See Also
Connect to the Internet using an ISP
Create a new connection on your device

Create a new connection on your device

1. Select Start > Settings > Network and Dial-up Connections.
2. Double-tap or double-click the Make New Connection icon.
3. In the Make New Connection dialog box, enter a name for the connection.
4. Select Dial-Up Connection.
5. Select the Next button.
6. Select the modem you want to use from the drop-down list.
7. If you want to enter a new phone number each time you connect, select Configure.
   - In the Device Properties dialog box, Select the Port Settings tab.
   - Check Manual Dial to be able to enter a phone number every time you connect.
   - If you want to customize telephone options, select the Call Options tab and set option preferences.
   - Select OK to accept your configuration choices.
8. Select TCP/IP Settings.
   - In the General tab, ensure Use Server-assigned IP address is checked.
   - In the Name Servers tab, ensure Use Server-assigned addresses is checked.
   - Select OK.
9. Select the Next button.
10. In the Phone Number dialog box, enter the telephone access number for your ISP.
11. Select the Finish button.

The connection you just created appears as an icon in the Network Connections panel.

Notes

- If you are unable to connect with the default settings, see your ISP or network administrator for assistance.
- If you are creating a PC modem connection for an external modem, select Hayes Compatible on COM1 as your modem.
- When you connect your device to a PC using an external modem, use the modem cable or adapter provided by the manufacturer of your modem.

See Also
Connect to the Internet using an ISP
Connect to a network

Connect to the Internet using an ISP

1. Connect your device's modem to a phone line.
2. Select Start > Settings > Network and Dial-up Connections.
3. Double-tap or double-click the connection you have created for the ISP.

Connecting to a Network

About connecting to a network
Create a network (Ethernet) connection
Create a dial-up network connection
Create a new connection on your device
Connect to a network
Connect to a wireless network

About connecting to a network

You can connect directly to a network through a network (Ethernet) or dial-up connection. You can access your e-mail, access files available on the network server, and browse the Internet or an intranet. To receive e-mail, once you have created the connection to the network, create either a POP3 or IMAP4 mail service in Inbox. For more information, see Inbox Help.

See Also
Create a network (Ethernet) connection
Create a dial-up network connection

Create a network (Ethernet) connection

1. On your device, insert the Ethernet card.
2. In the Ethernet Driver Settings dialog box, select Obtain an IP address via DHCP. Select OK.
3. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel. Double-tap or double-click the Network and Dial-up Connections icon.
4. Double-click the connection icon for the adapter, and click OK to verify settings.
   For example, if you have a DC21x4 Ethernet adapter, double-click the DC211401 connection icon .
5. When prompted, enter the User Name, Password, and Domain name you use to log on to your network.

See Also
Connecting to a Network

Create a dial-up network connection

1. Ask your network administrator to create a RAS account for you. Once the account is set up, obtain the following information: dial-up phone number, password, and computer name.
2. Make a new connection on your device using the information in step 1. You should be able to use the default TCP/IP settings provided in the Make New Connection Wizard. If you can't connect using these default settings, contact your network administrator for specific TCP/IP information.

See Also
Create a new connection on your device

Create a new connection on your device

You must create a connection for each computer or network that you want to access remotely unless you are using an Ethernet card.

1. Select Start > Settings > Network and Dial-up Connections.
2. Double-tap or double-click the Make New Connection icon.
3. In the Make New Connection dialog box, enter a name for the connection.
4. Select Dial-Up Connection and click the Next button.
5. Select the modem you want to use.
6. If you want to enter a phone number every time you connect,
   - Select Manual Dial, then click OK.
   - Select TCP/IP Settings.
   - In the General tab, ensure Use Server-assigned IP address is checked.
   - In the Name Servers tab, ensure Use Server-assigned addresses is checked, and select OK.
   - Select the Next button and type the telephone number.
   - Select the Finish button.

The connection you just created appears as an icon in the Remote Networking folder.

Notes

- If you are unable to connect with these default settings, see your ISP or network administrator for specific configurations or TCP/IP information.
- The connection appears as an icon on the Connections screen.
- If you are creating a PC modem connection for an external modem, select Hayes Compatible on COM1 as your modem. When connecting your device to your PC using an external modem, use the modem cable or adapter provided by the manufacturer of your modem.

See Also
Connect to a Network

Connect to a network

If you connect to a network, you will be able to receive e-mail and browse the Internet only. To receive e-mail, create either a POP3 or IMAP4 mail service in Inbox. For more information, see Inbox Help.

1. Select Start > Settings > Network and Dial-up Connections.
2. Double-tap or double-click the remote connection icon you want to use.
   The first time you connect using the connection, you will need to enter your user name, password and domain. To prevent having to re-enter your password on subsequent connections, select Save password.
3. Select Connect.
4. To disconnect, select Disconnect.

See Also
Connecting to an Internet Service Provider

Connect to a wireless network

1. Plug in your wireless card. If prompted, supply the name of the driver provided by the manufacturer.
2. Once loaded, the system will pop up a dialog to assist you in connecting to available wireless networks.
3. Select the name of the network that you want to connect to, and click Connect.
4. Confirm the settings that were detected, and click OK.
5. If you need to review or change settings, select Start > Settings > Network and Dial-up connections.
6. Double-click the remote connection icon that you want to use.
7. If the driver for your wireless card supports it, a Wireless Networks tab will be available to adjust settings.
8. Use this tab to view, change, or adjust settings.

See Also
Connecting to an ISP
Connecting to a network

Adjusting Remote Connection Properties

Modify connection settings
Turn software compression off
Change the baud rate for your device

Modify connection settings

1. Select Start > Settings > Network and Dial-up Connections.
2. Select the icon for the connection settings you want to modify.
3. Select File > Properties, or double-click the appropriate icon.
4. Select desired options. There may be additional settings that depend on the connection. To modify, select the icon and select Advanced Settings.. from the menu.

See Also
Create a new connection on your device

Turn software compression off

1. Select Start > Settings > Network and Dial-up Connections.
2. Select the icon for the connection whose settings you want to modify.
3. Select File > Properties.
4. Select TCP/IP Settings.
5. In the General tab, clear Use software compression.

Note While turning off software compression will shorten the time it takes to complete a connection, it slows the rate of data transmission. Only turn off software compression if you connect frequently and transfer small amounts of data in each session.

See Also
Adjusting Remote Connection Properties

Change the baud rate for your device

Important Changing this setting may disable communications with your PC. The baud rate you selected for your device must match the baud rate on your PC. For more information on changing the baud rate on your PC, see Windows CE Services Help.

1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel.
2. Double-tap or double-click the PC Connections icon.
3. Select Change ....
4. Select the desired baud rate.

See Also
Modify connection settings

Using Terminal

About Terminal
Create a new Terminal session
Connect using an existing session
Adjust session properties

About Terminal

You can connect your device to an online service or corporate server that requires TTY or VT-100 terminal emulation. For example, you can view and download files from a bulletin board or send and receive e-mail.

Use Terminal only when communicating with services that require terminal emulation.

See Also
Connecting to a Network
Connecting to an ISP

Create a new Terminal session

1. Select Start > Settings > Control Panel > Terminal Server Client Licenses.
2. Double-tap or double-click the Make a New Session icon.
3. In the Session Name box, enter a name for the session.
4. In the Select a Modem list, select the name of your modem.
5. Enter the telephone number for the remote computer.
6. Unless you need to adjust the emulation properties, select OK to connect.

Notes

- The session you created appears as an icon in the Terminal folder.
- To disconnect, select File > Cancel.

See Also
Adjust session properties
Connect using an existing session

Connect using an existing session

- In the Terminal window, double-tap or double-click the icon for the session you want to use.
  When your device has connected to the online service, the Terminal window appears.
- You can create a desktop shortcut for the session, and connect by double-tapping or double-clicking it.
- To disconnect, select File > Cancel.

See Also
Create a new Terminal session
Adjust session properties

Adjust session properties

1. In the Terminal window, select the icon for the session you want to modify.
2. Select the Properties button.
3. In the Communications tab, modify the settings as needed.
4. To modify the emulation settings, select the Emulation tab.
5. In the Choose an emulation type list, select the type of terminal to emulate.
6. In the Code page selection list, select the code page option for the character set you want.
7. To display text you type before sending, select Local Echo.
8. In the Use small font by default box, set your font preference.
9. In the CR -> CR/LF box, adjust the carriage return/line feed, and select Inbound or Outbound settings.
10. In the Automatic Scrolling box, set your scrolling preference.
11. When finished, select OK.

Note To clear the buffer, select Edit > Clear Buffer.

See Also
Create a new Terminal session
Connect using an existing session

Index

baud rates, changing
Dial-up connections, adjusting connection settings
Dial-up network connections, adjusting settings
Dial-up network connections, creating
Dial-up network connections, connecting
Internet service providers, about connecting to
Internet service providers, adjusting connection settings
Internet service providers, connecting to
Internet service providers, creating connection to
mobile devices, creating a new connection
modem connections, to a network
modem connections, to an ISP
network (Ethernet) connections, adjusting settings
network (Ethernet) connections, creating
network (Ethernet) connections, connecting
networks, about connecting to
networks, adjusting connection settings
networks, connecting
Remote Access Services (RAS)
software compression
terminal sessions, about
terminal sessions, adjusting properties
terminal sessions, connecting
terminal sessions, creating
wireless network, connecting to