4 changing network card settings, 5 vpn connection setup – Psion Teklogix ISO 9001 User Manual

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Chapter 5: Settings
Changing Network Card Settings

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If necessary, use a network cable to connect the network card to your net-
work. Refer to the documentation shipped with your network card for
details.

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To activate the connection, launch the desired program (e.g., Internet
Explorer). The WORKABOUT PRO will connect automatically.

5.33.4 Changing Network Card Settings

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If you use your network card in two locations like work and home, you’ll
need to change the network to which the network card connects.

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Tap on Start>Settings>Connections>Network Cards.

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In the Configure Network Adapters dialog box, tap on the dropdown menu
below My network card connects to, choose either The Internet or Work.

5.33.5 VPN Connection Setup

A VPN connection provides a secure connection to servers through the Internet.
Before you begin, you need the following information from your network
administrator: password, domain name, TCP/IP settings and a host name or IP
address of the VPN server.

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Tap on Start>Settings. Tap on the Connections tab followed by the Con-
nections
icon.

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Under My Work Network, tap on Add a new VPN server connection.

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In the Name field, type a name for this connection.

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In Host name/IP, type the VPN server name or IP address.

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Tap on the VPN type radio button next to the type of authentication for your
WORKABOUT PRO: IPSec/L2TP or PPTP. Your network administrator
will let you know which option applies to your unit.

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Tap on Next.

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Choose the type of authentication in this screen. If you choose A pre-shared
key
, type the key provided by your network administrator.

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Tap on Next.

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Type your user name, password and domain name. If a domain name was
not provided to you, try the connection without entering a domain name.

Note: Normally, you will not need to change any advanced settings. You will

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