User's Guide

How Do I Use the Wireless Features of

My iPAQ Pocket PC?

Before learning how to use the wireless features (such as Wi-Fi

and Bluetooth) on your iPAQ Pocket PC, first familiarize yourself

with the following wireless technology terms.

Term Definition

802.11b The standard specification for wireless local

area networks, often called Wi-Fi.

802.1x A standard designed to enhance the security

of Wi-Fi networks by providing an

authentication framework.

Authentication The verification of the identity of a person or

process. For example, in a communication

system, authentication verifies that messages

really come from their stated source, similar

to a signature on a (paper) letter. Logically,

authentication precedes authorization even

though they might appear to occur

simultaneously.

Authorization The process of granting or denying someone

access to a network resource.

Bluetooth A telecommunication industry specification

that allows Bluetooth-enabled devices

(mobile phones, computers, and some

Pocket PCs) short-range connections and

provides fast, reliable, wireless

communication.

Data Encryption A conversion process that is used for

protecting data.

HotSpots Public or private areas where there is a

wireless access point available. This wireless

connection could be located, for example, at

a library or cyber cafe.

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