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29th March 2008, 22:13

Set up Windows Mobile 5.0 data and network Connections

Wireless Service Provider Connection for Pocket PC Phones
Before you begin, you’ll need the name of your wireless service provider and the correct access point.
* Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Connections.
* Tap the Advanced tab.
* Tap Select Networks.
* Select My Work Network from the drop down menu to connect to a private network
* Tap New…
* Select the Modem tab.
* Enter a name for your connection.
* Select a modem from the drop down list. Note Select either Cellular line or Cellular line (GPRS, 3G) to connect through your wireless service provider.
* Tap Next.
* Enter your Access point. (You can get this information from your wireless service provider).
* Tap Next.
* Tap Finish.
* Tap OK.

Set up a modem connection
Before you begin, obtain the following information from your Internet service provider (ISP) or wireless service provider: ISP server phone number or access point, user name, and password.
* Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Connections.
* To create a new connection, in either My ISP or My Work Network, tap Add a new modem connection, and follow the instructions in the New Connection wizard.
* Enter a name for the connection, such as your company's name.
* In the Select a modem list, tap your modem type.

Notes
Wireless connections can be made via a mobile phone network or GPRS. If you are using a mobile phone network to connect, in the Select a modem list, tap Cellular Line. If you are using GPRS, tap Cellular Line (GPRS).
If you are using any type of external modem, in the Select a modem list, select the modem by name. If a listing does not exist for your external modem, tap Hayes Compatible on COM1. If you call from a business complex or hotel that requires a nine before dialing out, enter 9 in front of the phone number. You can also do this using dialing rules or dialing locations.
If you know that part of the phone number will change frequently as you travel, you can create dialing rules to avoid creating multiple modem connections for the same phone number. If you are using GPRS, instead of a telephone number you will need to enter the access point name provided by your wireless service provider.

Set up a wireless network
* Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Network Cards > Wireless tab. Note that your device may say Wireless Ethernet instead of Network Cards.
* Do one of the following:
o If you do not see a desired network, tap Add New and follow the instructions on the screen.
o Any networks that you have already configured are preferred networks and are listed under Wireless networks. To change network settings, in Wireless networks, tap a network.
* Under Networks to access, select All available, Only access points or Only computer-to-computer from the list depending on the type of network(s) to which you connect.
Note
To manually start a connection, tap and hold the connection, and tap Connect.

Edit a Connection
These directions apply to a device with access to a mobile phone network.
* Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Connections.
* In either My ISP or My Work Network, tap Manage existing connections.
* Select the desired modem connection, tap Edit, and follow the instructions in the connection wizard.
* To view Help information for any screen in the wizard or while changing settings, tap the question mark icon.
Tips
To manually start a connection, tap and hold the connection, and tap Connect. To delete a connection, tap and hold the connection you want to remove, and tap Delete.

Connect to the Internet
Before you begin, obtain the following information from your Internet service provider (ISP) or wireless service provider: ISP server phone number or access point, user name, and password.
* Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab.
* Do one of the following:
o Tap Connections, and in My ISP, set up a modem connection.
o Tap Network Cards and set up a network card or a wireless network connection. Note that your device may say Wireless Ethernet instead of Network Cards.
* To start the connection, begin using the desired program. For example, switch to Internet Explorer Mobile and browse the Internet. Your device will connect automatically. To manually start a connection, tap and hold the connection, and tap Connect.
Before you begin, obtain the following information from your ISP: ISP server phone number or access point, user name, and password.
* Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab.
* Do one of the following:
o Tap Connections, and in My ISP, set up a modem connection.
o Tap Network Cards and set up a network card or a wireless network connection. Note that your device may say Wireless Ethernet instead of Network Cards.
* To start the connection, insert any necessary equipment into the device, such as a modem card or network (Ethernet) card, and begin using the desired program. For example, switch to Internet Explorer Mobile and browse the Internet. Your device will connect automatically. To manually start a connection, tap and hold the connection, and tap Connect.
Tips
To set up a network card or wireless network connection to your ISP, add a new connection in Network Cards. Note that your device may say Wireless Ethernet instead of Network Cards. To delete a connection, tap and hold the connection you want to remove, and tap Delete.

Connect to Work
Before you begin, obtain the following information from your ISP: ISP server phone number or access point, user name, and password.
* Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab.
* Do one of the following:
o Tap Connections, and in My Work Network, set up a modem or VPN server connection.
o Tap Network Cards and set up a network card or a wireless network connection. Note that your device may say Wireless Ethernet instead of Network Cards.
* To start the connection, insert any necessary equipment into the device, such as a modem card or network (Ethernet) card, and begin using the desired program. For example, switch to Internet Explorer Mobile and browse the Internet. Your device will connect automatically. To manually start a connection, tap and hold the connection, and tap Connect.
Tip
To delete a connection, tap and hold the connection you want to remove, and tap Delete.

End a connection
It can be useful to end a connection when you are done using it. This frees resources on the device and can save connection charges.
* When connected via a modem or VPN, tap the data connection icon on the title bar, and then tap Disconnect.
* When connected via a cable or cradle, detach your device from the cable or cradle.
* When connected via infrared or Bluetooth, move the device away from the other computer or device.
* When connected via a network (Ethernet) card, remove the card from your device.

Connect to intranet URLs
If you want to connect to intranet sites that have periods in their URLs (for example, intranet.companyname.com), you must add them to the Work URL Exceptions list.
* Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab.
* Tap Connections > Advanced tab > Exceptions.
* Tap Add new URL.
* In Work URL, enter the intranet URL.
Tip
If you use many URLs that share the same root company name, you can avoid entering them individually by entering *.companyname.com.

Add a dialing location
* Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab.
* Tap Connections > Advanced tab > Dialing Rules.
* Tap New.
* In the Name box, enter a location name, for example, New York.
* Enter or edit the area code and country code.
* If you have a pulse phone line, select the Pulse dialing check box. Most phone lines are tone.
* To automatically disable call waiting, select the Disable call waiting check box. Then, tap the appropriate number sequence in the list, or enter a new sequence.
Tip
To change how the number is dialed, tap Dialing Patterns. For example, enter dialing patterns that will set your device to always dial the number as long distance, or to first dial a 9.

Change general modem options
* In the Baud rate list, select a new baud rate. For information on the appropriate baud rate for your modem, check the documentation that came with your modem.
* To connect faster when using a modem, clear the Wait for dial tone before dialing check box.
* To pay for calls with a credit card, in the Wait for credit card box, enter the number of seconds you want the device to wait for a credit card prompt, and enter the credit card number in the Extra dial-string modem commands box.
* To save money when connecting, make sure the device does not stay online too long waiting to connect to an ISP or private network. By default, your device will cancel the call if not connected within two minutes. To increase or decrease this wait time, in the Cancel if not connected in box, change the number of seconds.

Change network card settings
If you use your network card in two locations, such as work and home, you must also change the network to which the network card connects.
* Tap Start > Settings > Connections > Network Cards > Network Adapters tab. Note that your device may say Wireless Ethernet instead of Network Cards.
* In the My network card connects to list, select Internet or Work. When connecting to a private network, such as a corporate network at work, select Work. When connecting to your ISP at home, select Internet.

Change server settings
You should not need to change these settings, unless your server doesn't use dynamically-assigned IP addresses. Most ISPs and private networks use dynamically-assigned IP addresses.
Servers that require an assigned IP address may also require a way to map computer names to IP addresses. Your device supports two name resolutions options: DNS and WINS.
Contact your ISP to determine which name resolution you need to use, obtain the specific server address, and enter the information in the Server tab. Also, ask if alternate addresses are available. An alternate address may enable you to connect when the primary server is unavailable.

Configure network security settings
A wireless network can be added either when the network is detected, or manually by entering settings information. Before doing these steps, determine if authentication information is needed.
* To manually enter information, tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Network Cards > Wireless tab.
Note that your device may say Wireless Ethernet instead of Network Cards.
* In Wireless networks, select the network you want to configure.
* To use authentication, tap the Network Key tab and select the authentication method from the Authentication list.
* To use data encryption, select an encryption method from the Data encryption list.
* To automatically use a network key, tap The key is automatically provided. Otherwise, enter the network key.

Configure 802.1x authentication settings
Before doing these steps, determine if authentication information is needed.
* To manually enter information, tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Network Cards > Wireless tab.
Note that your device may say Wireless Ethernet instead of Network Cards.
* In Wireless networks, select the network you want to configure.
* For increased security, tap 802.1x tab > Use IEEE 802.1x network access control. Then, select the appropriate EAP type.

Enter new settings
A wireless network can be added either when the network is detected, or manually by entering settings information.
* To manually enter information, tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Network Cards > Wireless tab.
Note that your device may say Wireless Ethernet instead of Network Cards.
* Tap Add New. If the network was detected, tap the network name.
* In the General tab, enter a network name. If the network was detected, the network name is entered automatically and can't be changed.
* In Connects to, select what your network connects to, Work or My ISP. To connect directly to another computer instead of a network access point, select the This is a device-to-device (ad-hoc) connection check box.

Configure advanced proxy settings
* For the appropriate server type, enter the proxy server name and port.
* If necessary, enter the credentials for connecting with your proxy server.
* If you are configuring a Socks proxy, select Socks 4 or Socks 5. If using Socks 5, enter the credentials for connecting with your proxy server.

Select a certificate
Certificates already configured for this network should be selected automatically by your device. If a certificate cannot be selected automatically, you must select the necessary certificate. For information on the correct certificate to select, see your network administrator.
* To select a certificate, tap the desired certificate. Your device will then connect automatically.

Set up a network card
Use a network card to connect directly to an Ethernet network. Once connected, you can view the Internet or intranet, or download e-mail. Ensure you purchase and configure a network card that is compatible with your device.
Before you begin, obtain the following information from your network administrator: user name, password, and domain name. Depending on your network, you may need proxy server or VPN connection settings.
* Insert the network card into your device.
* The first time you insert the card, Network Settings will appear automatically so that you can configure the network card. If it does not appear, or to change settings later, tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Network Cards.
* Note that your device may say Wireless Ethernet instead of Network Cards.
* To enter specific server information, on the Network Adapters tab, tap the appropriate network adapter, and then tap Name Servers. Most networks use DHCP, so you should not have to change these settings unless you have been instructed to do so.
* If necessary, connect the network card to the network by using a network cable. For information, see the documentation that came with your network card.
* To start a connection, insert the network card, and begin using a desired program, such as Internet Explorer Mobile to browse the Internet. Your device will connect automatically.

Set up a WAP gateway
To access WAP sites through Internet Explorer Mobile, configure your device to use a WAP gateway. Use the following steps to create a new set of connections to the Internet with WAP gateway settings. Viewing WAP sites is not supported on all devices.
Before you begin, obtain the following information from your ISP: ISP server phone number, user name, and password. Also, contact your wireless service provider and ask for your WAP gateway server name and port number.
* Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Connections.
* Tap Edit my proxy server. If a proxy server has not been set up, tap Set up my proxy server.
* On the Proxy Settings tab, select the This network connects to the Internet and This network uses a proxy server to connect to the Internet check boxes.
* If necessary, in the Proxy server box, enter the proxy server name.
* Tap Advanced > WAP.
* In the Server box, enter the WAP gateway server name. Under Port, enter the port number. The most common WAP port number is 9201.
* Enter any logon credentials required by the WAP gateway server.

Change modem connection settings
Before you begin, obtain the following information from your Internet service provider (ISP) or wireless service provider: ISP server phone number or access point, user name, password, domain name, and TCP/IP settings, if needed.
If your device does not have access to a mobile phone network, insert a modem card.
* Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Connections.
* In either My ISP or My Work Network, tap Manage existing connections.
* Select the desired modem connection, tap Edit, and follow the instructions in the connection wizard.
* To view Help information for any screen in the wizard or while changing settings, tap the question icon.

Set up proxy server settings
If you are connected to your ISP or private network during synchronization, your device should download proper proxy settings during synchronization from your PC. If these settings are not on your PC or need to be changed, ask your ISP or network administrator for the proxy server name, server type, port, type of Socks protocol used, and your user name and password before you begin.
* Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Connections.
* If a proxy server has not been set up, tap Set up my proxy server. Otherwise, tap Edit my proxy server, select the desired proxy server, and tap Settings.
* Select the This network connects to the Internet and This network uses a proxy server to connect to the Internet check boxes.
* In the Proxy server box, enter the proxy server name.
* To change such settings as port number or proxy server type, tap Advanced and change desired settings.

Set up VPN server connections
A VPN connection helps you to securely connect to servers, such as a corporate network, via the Internet. Ask your network administrator for your user name, password, domain name, TCP/IP settings, and host name or IP address of the VPN server before you begin.
* Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Connections.
* To create a new VPN server connection, in My Work Network, tap Add a new VPN server connection and follow the instructions in the New Connection wizard.
* To view additional information for any screen in the wizard or while changing settings, tap the question icon.
Tips
To change existing settings, in My Work Network, tap Manage existing connections > VPN tab. Select the desired VPN connection, tap Edit, and follow the instructions on the screen.
To manually start a connection, tap and hold the connection, and tap Connect. To delete a connection, tap and hold the connection you want to remove, and tap Delete. You should not need to change any advanced settings. However, you must change advanced settings when:
* The server to which you are connecting does not use dynamically-assigned addresses, and you need to enter your TCP/IP settings.
* You need to change server DNS or WINS settings.

Use Dialing Rules
Additional numbers may need to be dialed depending on your given location when connecting. For example, if you want to dial from work, a 9 prefix must often be dialed, or an area code is needed.
To avoid creating a new modem connection for every environment, set dialing rules for the locations from which you connect often. Three dialing locations, Home, Mobile, and Work, have been created for you, and you can create more. If a connection cannot be made, your device will give you an opportunity to change the dialing location.
* Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Connections.
* Tap Connections > Advanced tab > Dialing Rules.
* Tap Use dialing rules.
* Select a location.
o Home - Dials the number as a local call without a 9 prefix.
o Mobile - Dials the number as a long distance call without the 9 prefix.
o Work - Dials the number as local call with the 9 prefix.

Change connection group name
Your device is already set up with two groups of connection settings: My ISP and My Work Network. You can change the name of these groups to something more meaningful for you. For example, if you put all of your corporate settings under My Work Network connections, you can change the name from My Work Network to your company's name.
* Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Connections.
* Under My ISP or My Work Network, tap Manage existing connections.
* Tap the General tab.
* Enter a name for the settings group.

Set up an automatic choice for connections
If you have already created more than one connection, you can set up your device to connect to the best available connection automatically.
* Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Connections.
* Under My ISP or My Work Network, tap Manage existing connections.
* Tap the Auto pick.