Mio 168 User Manual

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3. In

the

General

tab, enter a network name. If the network was detected, the

network name is automatically entered and cannot be changed.

4. To change the network settings, select a network from the list.

From

Connects to

, select what your network connects to,

Work

or the

Internet

.

To connect to an ad-hoc connection, select

This is a device-to-computer

(ad-hoc) connection

.

5. From

Networks to access

, select

All available

,

Only access points

or

Only

computer-to-computer

.

6. To connect only to networks you have already configured, clear

Automatically connect to non-preferred networks

.

NOTE: If you select to automatically connect to non-preferred networks, your Pocket PC

will detect any new networks and provide you the opportunity to configure them.

Configuring Authentication Settings

To determine if authentication information is needed, see your network
administrator.

1. To manually enter the information, select a network as described earlier and

tap

Authentication

tab.

2. To use data encryption, tap

Data encryption (WEP enabled)

.

3. To use Shared Key authentication, tap

Network Authentication (shared mode)

.

You will need a network key (as provided by your network administrator).

4. To automatically use a network key, tap

The key is provided for me

automatically

. Otherwise, enter the network key.

5. For increased security, select

Use IEEE 802.1x network access control

. Then,

select the appropriate

EAP type

.

Starting and Ending a Wireless Network Connection

After you install the wireless network card and set up the wireless network, use
the desired program when you are within the range of wireless network. For
example, switch to Pocket Internet Explorer and browse to a Web page. Your
Pocket PC will automatically connect.

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