PalmOS

Verify that the wireless hardware is working

1. When installing a module in PalmOS, it will generally come with a configuration utility. This utility should be able to inform you if the module is present or if it is not.

   For example, the Xircom Wireless Ethernet Module (when it is present) has the configuration utility available. If the module is removed, so is this utility. Hence, if you cannot find a configuration utility, the device may not be properly installed.

   
   

Configure your wireless connection to use TCP/IP

1. (Before you can enable Internet browsing on your Palmtop, you must inform the PDA of the manner in which you are connecting to the Internet.)

   Select "System" or "All" from the pull-down menu in the upper-right corner.

   
   

2. Tap the "Prefs" icon to launch the program.
   

3. You could use the "Direct USB/Serial" connection, but for clarity you may wish to create a new connection by pressing the "New..." button.

   
   

4. Name the new connection "Wireless," and select "USB/Serial to PC" from the "Connection Method" pull-down menu.

   
   

5. Press the "OK" button when you are finished.

   
   

Configure your wireless card to use the University infrastructure

1. Each card manufacturer does things a bit differently, so the settings of your card may not look the same as the ones discussed in this guide.

   This guide takes you through the setup of the Xircom Springport Wireless Ethernet module, and points out the items that are specific to the University network settings. Your card may have a configuration utility that makes the setup process simple.

   Select the pull-down menu in the upper-right corner of the "Preferences" program, and select "Network."

   
   

2. In the "Service" field, enter "UofM Wireless."

   
   

3. Enter your U of M Internet ID (X500) and Password in the "User Name" and "Password" fields.

   
   

4. In the "Connection" field, select your newly created "Wireless" connection.

   
   

5. Press the "Details" button.

   
   

6. Uncheck the "Query DNS" checkbox

   
   

7. Enter 128.101.101.101 in the “Primary DNS” field.

   
   

8. Enter 134.84.84.84 in the “Secondary DNS” field.

   
   

9. Check the "IP Address Automatic" checkbox to enable DHCP.

   
   

10. Click the "Client Settings" button.

    
    

11. This particular module allows you to establish 3 profiles for wireless access. If you are only using the University Wireless network, then you just need to configure the first profile.

    
    

12. Click the "Advanced" button.

    
    

13. The "Network ID (SSID)" that you entered on the previous screen displays here.

    Click the "Property" drop-down menu, and select "IP Address."

    
    

14. Make sure that it is set to "Dynamic."

    Click the "Property" drop-down menu, and select "Network Type."

    
    

15. Make sure that it is set to "Infrastructure."

     

    Click the "Property" drop-down menu, and select "Power Management."

    
    

16. Wireless Ethernet cards can quickly drain a battery, so you may wish to enable advanced power settings.

    Click "Enable" to enable advanced power settings.

    Click the "Property" drop-down menu, and select "Encryption."

    
    

17. The University does not implement WEP encryption. Leave it disabled.

    
    

18. You are ready to log in to the wireless network.