Palm Wi-Fi Card Guide

Using Your Palm®Wi-Fi®Card
with the Treo™700w Smartphone

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Table of Contents
Using Your Palm®Wi-Fi®Card with the Treo™700w Smartphone..... 1
Inserting and removing the Wi-Fi card.............................................................. 2
Setting up a Wi-Fi connection............................................................................ 3
Connecting to a network that broadcasts its name.......................................... 3
Connecting to a closed network ........................................................................ 4
Connecting to a previously configured network .............................................. 7
Synchronizing your smartphone with your Exchange server
using the Wi-Fi card..................................................................................... 7
Connecting to a VPN........................................................................................... 8
Turning Wi-Fi on or off ..................................................................................... 10
Viewing signal strength.................................................................................... 10
Editing Wi-Fi network settings ......................................................................... 11
Common Questions .............................................................................. 13
Product Regulatory Information........................................................... 17

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CHAPTER 1
Using Your
Palm®Wi-Fi®Card with the
Treo™700w Smartphone
[ * ] NOTE This guide is for users who are using the Palm®Wi-Fi®card
with a Treo™ 700w smartphone only. If you are using the Wi-Fi card
with a different device such as a Palm OS handheld, refer to the Getting
Started Guide and the documentation on the CD included with the Wi-Fi
card for setup and usage instructions. The CD also contains software
necessary to use the Wi-Fi card with other devices. The Treo 700w
smartphone has this software built in, so you do not need the CD to
use the Wi-Fi card with a Treo 700w smartphone.
Many corporate organizations and public environments, such as coffee
shops, airports, and libraries, offer access to a Wi-Fi network. A Wi-Fi
network is a wireless local area network (WLAN) based on the 802.11b
standard. Some networks based on a different standard, 802.11g, may
allow 802.11b-based devices to connect.
You can use the Wi-Fi card with your Treo 700w smartphone’s built-in
software to set up a Wi-Fi connection and quickly connect to accessible
Wi-Fi networks within range.
Tip
Turning off the
Bluetooth®feature
may improve your
Wi-Fi card
performance. To turn
the Bluetooth feature
off, go to your Today
screen, tap the
Bluetooth icon, and
then uncheck the Turn
on Bluetooth box.
»
Key Term
Wi-Fi access point
A networking device
with an antenna that
provides wireless
connections to a
larger network.

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Inserting and removing
the Wi-Fi card
Insert the card into your smartphone’s
expansion card slot with the Palm logo label
facing the front of the smartphone. Push the
card in until you hear the confirmation tone.
The top of the card extends from the slot
when the card is fully inserted.
To remove the card, push lightly against the
card with your thumb, and then slide the card
out of the expansion card slot.
We recommend that you remove the Wi-Fi card from your smartphone
in the following situations:
• When you are not using the card.
• When you are on an airplane.
• Before you turn on Flight Mode. If you leave the Wi-Fi card in the
expansion card slot, be aware that the Wi-Fi radio automatically
turns on and Flight Mode is canceled when you wake up the screen.
Similarly, if you insert the Wi-Fi card when your screen is on and
Flight Mode is also on, the Wi-Fi radio automatically turns on and
cancels Flight Mode.
[ * ] NOTE See “Regulatory Information” in the Treo 700w smartphone
User Guide for additional guidance on using the Wi-Fi card with your
Treo 700w smartphone.
Tip
When the Wi-Fi card
is inserted, tap the ?
icon in the upper-
right corner of any
Wi-Fi setup or
connection screen for
useful tips.

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Setting up a Wi-Fi connection
Some Wi-Fi networks are known as open networks because they
broadcast their name (SSID) and do not require a password. Other Wi-Fi
networks broadcast their name but do require a password. Networks
that do not broadcast their name are known as closed networks. Follow
the instructions for the type of network you want to connect to.
The title bar on your smartphone displays an icon to show Wi-Fi
connection status.
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Connecting to a network that broadcasts its name
Wi-Fi networks in public places often broadcast their network name.
Your smartphone automatically attempts to detect some network
settings, so you can connect to this type of network with minimal
configuration.
1. Wake up your smartphone’s screen.
2. Insert the Wi-Fi card into the expansion card slot.
3. If the Multiple Networks Detected dialog box appears, select the
network you want to connect to.
Icon Status
Wi-Fi card not inserted.
Wi-Fi card inserted, no network connection
Wi-Fi card inserted, network connection made. When the
arrows in the icon are moving, a network connection is
being attempted.
»
Key Term
SSID The name that
identifies a Wi-Fi
network. If a network
does not broadcast
its SSID, you must
get the SSID from the
network
administrator in
order to connect to
the network.
Tip
See the User Guide
for your smartphone
for instructions on
waking up the screen.

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4. If the New Network Detected dialog box appears, select the network
you want to connect to.
5. If prompted, select whether to use this network to connect to the
Internet (or to your work network using a virtual private network—
VPN), or to connect to your work network.
6. Press Connect to connect to the network.
7. If prompted, enter the password provided by the network
administrator.
Connecting to a closed network
Because closed networks have additional security features, your
smartphone cannot detect the network’s settings; you must obtain the
settings such as network name and authentication from the system
administrator and enter these settings manually. You can also use these
steps to manually create a connection with an open network.
[ * ] NOTE If you are creating a connection manually, be sure to turn
off any unnecessary security or authentication settings on your
smartphone. For example, uncheck the Use IEEE 802.1x network access
control box on the 802.1x tab if it is checked but your network does not
use this feature.
Did You Know
You can conserve
battery power by
removing the Wi-Fi
card or turning off a
Wi-Fi connection
when you are not
going to use it for an
extended time.

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1. Wake up your smartphone’s screen, and then insert the Wi-Fi card
into the expansion card slot.
2. Tap Wi-Fi in the title bar.
3. Select the Settings link.
4. Select Network Cards .
5. Select Add New.
6. On the General tab, set the following:
•Network name: Specifies the SSID
provided by the system administrator.
•Connects to: Specifies whether this
connection connects to the Internet or
to Work. You may need to select Work to access a corporate
intranet.
•This is a device-to-device (ad-hoc) connection: Indicates
whether you’re connecting to another device or to an access
point (network).
7. Select the Network Key tab, and then set the following:
•Authentication: Sets the method
used to identify devices that connect
to the network.
—Open: Indicates the network
uses open authentication.
—Shared: Indicates the network
uses shared authentication.
—WPA: Indicates the network is a
WPA network that uses 802.1x
protocols.

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—WPA-PSK: Indicates the network is a WPA network that
requires a preshared key (password).
•Data Encryption: Sets the encryption method. The options
in this list vary based on your Authentication setting.
—Disabled: Turns data encryption off.
—WEP: Turns on the wired equivalent privacy encryption
method.
—TKIP: Turns on the temporal key integrity protocol encryption
method. This method is often used to encrypt WPA and
WPA-PSK connections.
•The key is automatically provided: Indicates whether you
need to specify the network key and key index provided by your
network administrator, or whether the network provides this
information. The availability of these options varies based on
your Authentication and Data Encryption settings.
8. Select the 802.1x tab, and then set the
following if available (the settings vary
based on your settings on the other tabs):
•Use IEEE 802.1x network access
controls: Lets you set these
parameters if required by the network.
•EAP type: Specifies the extensible
authentication protocol type.
•Properties: Lets you set additional
certificate options.
9. Press OK twice. This returns you to the Settings screen and
connects you to the configured network.

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Connecting to a previously configured network
After you set up a Wi-Fi connection, it’s easy to connect to that network.
If you have access to multiple Wi-Fi networks, you can select which
network you want to connect to.
1. Wake up your smartphone’s screen, and then insert the Wi-Fi card
into the expansion card slot.
2. Tap Wi-Fi in the title bar.
3. Select the Settings link.
4. Select Network Cards .
5. Tap and hold the name of the network
you want to connect to.
[ * ] NOTE To tap and hold an ad-hoc network
name, you must select Only computer-to-
computer from the Networks to access menu.
6. Select Connect from the menu.
Synchronizing your smartphone with
your Exchange server using the Wi-Fi card
If your company supports synchronizing directly with the corporate
Exchange server, you can set up your smartphone to synchronize
wirelessly with the server using the Wi-Fi card.
[ * ] NOTE You cannot use the Wi-Fi card to perform scheduled
ActiveSync synchronizations. To synchronize with your Exchange server
wirelessly using the Wi-Fi card, you must synchronize manually.
Tip
Insert the Wi-Fi card
in your smartphone
to automatically
connect to the
available Wi-Fi
network you most
recently connected
to.

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1. Press Start and select Programs.
2. Select ActiveSync .
3. Select the set up your device to
sync with it link.
4. Enter the Exchange server address.
Select Next.
5. Enter your Windows login username
and password. Enter the domain
information provided by your system
administrator. Check the Save Password
box. Select Next.
6. Select Finish.
7. Select Sync.
Connecting to a VPN
If you want to use your smartphone to access your corporate email
account or other files on your corporate server, you may need to set up
a VPN. A VPN enables you to log in to your corporate server through
the company's firewall (security layer).
You need to set up a VPN to access a corporate server in either of the
following two situations:
• Your company's wireless local area network (LAN) is outside
the firewall.
• Your company's wireless LAN is inside the firewall, but you are
accessing the network from outside the firewall (for example,
from a public location or at home).
Tip
Some VPN servers
require that you
install specific VPN
software on your
smartphone. Go to
www.palm.com/vpn
for more information.

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Check with your company's system administrator to see if a VPN is
required to access the corporate network. If you need a VPN, you may
need to purchase and install a third-party VPN client.
Before you begin setting up a VPN, ask your network administrator for
the following information:
• Your username and password
• Your server’s domain name
• Your server’s TCP/IP settings
• Your server’s host name or IP address
1. Install your third-party VPN client.
2. Press Start and select Settings.
3. Select the Connections tab, and then select Connections .
4. On the Tasks tab, select Add a new VPN server connection.
5. Follow the onscreen instructions to enter the settings provided
by your corporate system administrator.
Tip
To manually start a
data connection on
a network, go to
Connections Settings,
select the Tasks tab,
and then select
Manage existing
connections. Tap and
hold the connection
you want to start, and
then select Connect
from the shortcut
menu.

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Turning Wi-Fi on or off
Wi-Fi turns off automatically when you
remove the card from the expansion card slot.
You can also turn Wi-Fi off manually if you are
not using a Wi-Fi connection but want to leave
the card in the slot. However, the card will
continue to consume some power if it is left
in the expansion slot, even when you are not
connected to a network and even if Wi-Fi is
turned off.
1. Wake up your smartphone’s screen.
2. Tap Wi-Fi in the title bar.
3. Tap Turn on Wi-Fi or Turn off Wi-Fi.
Viewing signal strength
You can monitor the strength of your Wi-Fi signal when you are
connected to a network. If the signal is weak, expect the connection
to be unreliable.
1. Wake up your smartphone’s screen.
2. Tap Wi-Fi in the title bar.
3. Green signal-strength bars show the signal strength for the selected
network. More bars mean a stronger signal.
Tip
A green LED indicator
on the front of the Wi-
Fi card glows steadily
when a Wi-Fi
connection has been
established. The LED
indicator blinks when
the connection is
being attempted, and
is off when Wi-Fi is
turned off.

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Editing Wi-Fi network settings
You can modify your wireless network settings at any time. For
example, you can add or edit authentication or network key settings.
1. Wake up your smartphone’s screen,
and then insert the Wi-Fi card into the
expansion card slot.
2. Tap Wi-Fi in the title bar.
3. Select the Settings link.
4. Select the Connections tab, and then
select Network Cards .
5. Select the name of the network you
want to edit.
6. Select the tabs at the bottom of the screen, and then follow the
steps in Connecting to a closed network to edit the settings
you want.
7. When finished editing settings, press OK .

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CHAPTER 2
Common Questions
If you have a problem with your Palm®Wi-Fi card, review the questions
in this section.
If you are still having problems, contact Technical Support by going
to www.palm.com/support.
Why can’t I make a wireless connection?
• Your Wi-Fi card is designed to connect to a wireless access point.
Consult your wireless access point manual and the manufacturer
website for troubleshooting information regarding your wireless
access point.
• Most corporate networks have security policies that require special
setup procedures. Contact your IT administrator for information.
Why can’t I make a wireless connection when
traveling internationally?
Your Wi-Fi card operates in the Industry Scientific and Medical (ISM)
band and supports channels 1 through 11. In countries where channels
12 through 14 are also used, you may encounter access points using
only these channels and be unable to make a wireless connection. For
information on which channels are supported in other countries, see the
documentation on the CD included with the Wi-Fi card.

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Why can’t I synchronize my smartphone
wirelessly using the Wi-Fi card?
Check the signal status bars to make sure you are connected to your
wireless network. See Viewing signal strength.
What do I do if my smartphone does not recognize
the Wi-Fi card when I insert it?
If the connection title bar icon does not change when you insert the
Wi-Fi card—indicating that your smartphone is not recognizing the
card—first remove the card, then reinsert it. If your smartphone still
does not recognize the card, remove the card, do a soft reset on your
smartphone, and then reinsert the card.
What do I do if the Wi-Fi card seems to stop working?
If you have made a Wi-Fi network connection but it now does not seem
to be working, first remove the Wi-Fi card, then reinsert it. If you still
cannot make a successful network connection, remove the card, do a
soft reset on your smartphone, and then reinsert the card.
Why does my battery seem to drain more quickly
since I’ve started using my Wi-Fi card?
The Wi-Fi card can use a small amount of your smartphone’s battery
charge even when the Wi-Fi setting is turned off. We recommend that
you remove the Wi-Fi card from the expansion card slot whenever you
are not using the card.

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Contacting Technical Support
If you cannot solve your problem, go to www.palm.com/support or
send an email message to your regional Technical Support office.
Before requesting support, experiment a bit to reproduce and isolate
the problem. When you do contact support, please be ready to provide
the following information:
• The name and version of the operating system you are using
• The actual error message or state you are experiencing
• The steps you take to reproduce the problem
• The version of smartphone software you are using and
available memory
To find your smartphone version, go to the Settings screen, select
About on the System tab, and then select the Version tab.
To find your smartphone memory information, go to the Settings
screen, select the System tab, and then select Memory.

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