How to Set Up Internet Access With Windows Mobile

Windows Mobile has become the standard operating system for handheld PCs and Smartphones, so knowing how to set up Internet access with Windows Mobile with one device will give a really good idea of how to set up the Internet access with just about any PocketPC or Smartphone out on the market today. Follow these steps to set up Internet access with Windows Mobile.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Turn on your PocketPC or Smartphone. Click on the “Start” button on the default screen of the PocketPC or smartphone. This is similar to hitting the Start button in Windows XP, doing so gives you a list of options and programs.
2. Select the “Settings” option and then pick “Connections”. Scroll down the list of options until you find “GPRS”. This stands for General Packet Radio Services, which is how PocketPCs access the Internet. Select “GPRS”.
3. Click on the “Menu” button and then select “Add”. This brings up a field for you to name the connection being established. If you have no better ideas, call the connection “Internet Hook-Up”.
4. Find the “Connects To” field and select it to get a pull down menu of connection choices. Scroll to “The Internet” and then punch the “Done” button.
5. Enter your user name and password when these are required by your Internet service provider. You may also need to enter the primary and secondary DNS. The domain name system coordinates your name for a Web site into the string of numbers that your PocketPC uses to get around while online.
6. Enter the IP address supplied by your Internet service provider. Punch the “Done” button to finish the set up process. Dial-up the Internet to check your settings.

Tips & Warnings

• Contact the modem card’s manufacturer for additional guidelines about installing the modem card on your PocketPC.
• Wireless networks are compatible with PocketPCs running Windows Mobile. Check for Bluetooth capability on your PocketPC. If not part of the original software, you can buy expansion cards that graft wireless capability to your PocketPC.
• Use the Microsoft PocketPC Connection Wizard if you need more help setting up your Internet connection.
• Use the latest versions of your Internet security programs to maintain your privacy while on the Web.