HP IPAQ H5100 And H5500 Series Pocket PC Users Guide

Using the Wireless LAN (h5500 only)
User’s Guide 9–11
5. In the Tap an adapter to modify settings box, tap iPAQ 
USB Wireless Adapter.
6. Tap the IP Address tab.
7. Tap Use specific IP address and enter the requested 
information.
8. Tap OK to save your settings.
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User’s Guide 9–12
Using the Wireless LAN (h5500 only)
Changing DNS and WINS Settings
✎Most Internet Service Providers (ISPs) and private networks 
now use dynamically-assigned IP addresses. You will not need 
to change DNS and WINS settings unless your ISP or private 
network does not use dynamically-assigned IP addresses. If 
you are not sure, check with your network administrator.
Servers that require an assigned IP address may also require a 
way to map computer names to IP addresses. Your iPAQ Pocket...

Using the Wireless LAN (h5500 only)
User’s Guide 9–13
5. In the Tap an adapter to modify settings box, tap iPAQ 
USB Wireless Adapter.
6. Tap the Name Servers tab and enter the requested 
information.
7. Tap OK to save your settings.
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User’s Guide 9–14
Using the Wireless LAN (h5500 only)
Setting Up VPN Server Connections
A VPN connection enables you to securely connect to servers, 
such as a corporate network, via the Internet. To set up a VPN 
server connection:
1. Contact your network administrator for your user name, 
password, domain name, TCP/IP settings, and host name 
or IP address of the VPN server.
2. Be sure the WLAN is powered on.
3. From the To d a y screen, tap Start > Settings > Connections 
tab > Connections > Ta s k s...

Using the Wireless LAN (h5500 only)
User’s Guide 9–15
Changing VPN Server Connections
1. Be sure the WLAN is powered on.
2. From the To d a y screen, tap Start > Settings > Connections 
tab > Connections > Ta s k s tab.
3. Under My Work Network, tap Manage existing 
connections > VPN tab.
4. Tap the VPN connection you want to change, then tap 
Settings.
5. In the Name box, enter a name for the connection (for 
example, your company’s name).
6. In the Host name/IP box, enter the VPN server name or 
IP...

User’s Guide 9–16
Using the Wireless LAN (h5500 only)
11. To change advanced settings, tap the Advanced button.
✎You will not need to change advanced settings unless:
■The server to which you are connecting does not use 
dynamically-assigned IP addresses and you need to enter 
your TCP/IP settings,
or
■You need to change server DNS or WINS settings.
12. Tap the Finish button.
Starting VPN Server Connections
To start a connection through a VPN server, be sure the WLAN is 
powered on, then select the VPN...

Using the Wireless LAN (h5500 only)
User’s Guide 9–17
5. Tap the This network connects to the Internet and This 
network uses a proxy server to connect to the Internet 
checkboxes.
6. In the Proxy server box, enter the proxy server name.
7. If you need to change port number or proxy server type 
settings, tap the Advanced button and change the desired 
settings.
8. Tap OK.
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User’s Guide 10–1
10
Using the Fingerprint Reader
(h5500 only)
You can increase the security of the data stored in your iPAQ 
Pocket PC by using the iPAQ Fingerprint Reader. This feature 
allows you to require a PIN, password, and/or fingerprint be 
entered before you can log on to your iPAQ Pocket PC.
ÄCAUTION: In the event that an incorrect or unsuccessful PIN, 
password, and/or fingerprint is repeatedly or incorrectly entered, all 
data and applications stored in RAM are erased and the iPAQ Pocket 
PC...

User’s Guide 10–2
Using the Fingerprint Reader (h5500 only)
To learn to enroll fingerprints:
✎You can tap OK at the top of the screen at anytime to exit the 
training.
1. From the To d a y screen, tap Start > Settings > Password.
2. Select PIN OR fingerprint from the down arrow list to 
access training.
3. Tap 4 digits in the PIN field.
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Using the Fingerprint Reader (h5500 only)
User’s Guide 10–3
4. Tap OK or ENTR.
5. Tap the Tr a i n i n g button to begin Fingerprint Reader training.
6. Read the swiping tips.
7. Tap the double arrows button.
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