Searching For Wi-Fi Networks To Access; Configuring Network Security Settings - HP iPAQ hw6900 Product Information Manual

Searching for Wi-Fi Networks to Access

Networks you have already configured are preferred networks. You can choose
whether to connect only to preferred networks or to have your HP iPAQ search for
and connect to any available network (preferred or not).
1. From the Today screen, tap the iPAQ Wireless icon.
2. Tap the Wi-Fi icon to turn on Wi-Fi.
3. Tap the Wi-Fi tab > View Wi-Fi Networks link.
4. In the Networks to access box, tap the type of network you want to
connect to (All Available, Only access points, or Only computer-
to-computer).
5. Tap the wireless network to which you want to connect.

Configuring Network Security Settings

A wireless network can be added when the network is automatically detected. Or,
you can manually enter the settings information to add the network. To determine
if authentication information is needed, check with your Network Administrator or
Hotspot Service Provider.
1. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > iPAQ Wireless icon.
2. Tap the Wi-Fi tab.
3. Turn on Wi-Fi by tapping the Wi-Fi icon.
4. Tap the View Wi-Fi Networks link to choose an available network.
5. In Configure Wireless Networks, select the network you want
to configure.
6. To use authentication, tap the Network Key tab and select the
authentication method from the Authentication list.
7. To use data encryption, select an encryption method from the Data
encryption list.
8. To automatically use a network key, tap The key is automatically
provided. Otherwise, enter the network key manually.
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