User's Manual Part 3

Chapter 6: Programs
Using Internet Sharing
226 iKôn Rugged PDA (Windows Mobile 6) User Manual
You’ll need the following information before you begin:
From your cellular service provider: data connectivity information, access point name and
PAP/CHAP security settings.
From your Internet service provider (ISP) or wireless service provider: access point name
and password and any additional security information.
For a GPRS, 1xRTT or dialup connection:
• Tap on Start>Settings>Connections tab. Tap on the Connections icon.
• Under My Work Network, tap Add a new modem connection.
• Type a name for the connection, and choose Cellular Line (GPRS), or for 1xRTT con-
nections, choose Cellular Line. Tap on Next.
• Type the phone number or access point name provided by your service provider, and
tap Next.
• Type the credentials supplied by your service provider, and tap Finish.
6.8.2 Using Internet Sharing
• Make certain that your data connect is running, and that you can access the Internet
from the iKôn PDA.
If you are using a USB cable to connect to your PC, you will need to disable the ActiveSync
USB connection.
• On your PC, open the ActiveSync window, and click on File>Connection Settings.
•Disable Allow USB connection by clicking in the checkbox to the left of this option.
• Connect the iKôn PDA to your PC using Bluetooth or a USB cable.
• On your iKôn PDA, tap Start>Programs>Internet Sharing.
• Choose the PC Connection type–USB or Bluetooth.
• Choose the network connection that the iKôn PDA should use to connect to the
Internet.
•Tap Connect. It takes approximately 30 seconds to establish a connection. (If you are
prompted to turn on Bluetooth, tap Yes .)
If your are using a Bluetooth connection, execute the following steps on your PC:
•Click Start>Control Panel>Network Connections.
• Right-click on Bluetooth Network Connections, and click on View Bluetooth
Network Devices.