Figure 10. WLAN signal strength indicator3. To make changes to the connection, tap Settings.4. To exit the Connectivity box, tap the Hide button.Network settingsLocating an IP addressPerform the following steps to identify the IP address of a wireless network on an HP iPAQ Pocket PCh5500 series handheld device:1. Turn on the WLAN.2. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Connections icon > Advanced tab > Network Card.3. Tap the appropriate adapter in the Tap an adapter to modify settings box.4. When the iPAQ USB Wireless Adapter screen appears, tap Use server-assigned IP address. The IPaddress displays in the IP address box.Changing TCP/IP settingsNote: Most ISPs and private networks use dynamically assigned IP addresses. Unless the ISP or private network does not usedynamically assigned IP addresses, the TCP/IP settings require no change. If unsure whether the TCP/IP settings usedynamically assigned IP addresses then contact the network administrator.Perform the following steps to change the TCP/IP settings on an HP iPAQ Pocket PC h5500 serieshandheld device:1. If the IP address, subnet mask, or default gateway are not known, then contact the systemadministrator.2. Turn on the WLAN.3. Tap Start > Settings > Connections tab > Connections icon > Advanced tab > Network Card.4. On the Configure Wireless Networks screen, tap the Network Adapters tab.5. On the Configure Network Adapters screen, select either The Internet (the network uses no proxyserver) or Work (network uses a proxy server) in the My network card connects to drop-down box.Note: If connecting to the ISP at home, then select The Internet. If connecting to a private network such as a corporatenetwork, then select Work.6. In the Tap an adapter to modify settings box, tap iPAQ USB Wireless Adapter.7. Tap the IP Address tab.8. Tap Use specific IP address and then enter the appropriate information.9. Tap OK to save the settings.43