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Note:  If you are not sure, try PPP; if that doesn’t work, ask your
Internet Service Provider or your System Administrator for the
correct connection type.
Defining Primary and Secondary DNS
The Domain Naming System (DNS) is a mechanism in the
Internet for translating the names of host computers into IP
addresses.  When you enter a DNS number (or IP address), you
are identifying a specific server that handles the translation
services.
Each IP address has four sections,...

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5. Tap anywhere in the last section of the Primary DNS field to
insert the cursor, then enter the last section of the IP address.
6. Repeat steps 1 through 5 for the Secondary DNS number.
7. Tap the OK button to confirm your selection and return to the
Network Preferences screen.
IP Address
Everyone who logs on to the Internet needs to have a unique
identifier (an IP address), whether permanent or temporary.
Some networks dynamically assign a temporary IP address...

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Then enter the first section of the IP address.  Note that each
section can only be a number from 0 to 255.
3. Repeat step 2 for the remaining three IP address fields.
4. Tap the OK button to confirm your selection and return to the
Network Preferences screen.
Idle Timeout
The Idle Timeout setting defines how long your PalmPilot waits
before dropping the connection with your ISP or dial-in server
when you switch out of a TCP/IP application.
To set the Idle Timeout:
1. Tap...

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n3 minutes.  This means that your PalmPilot will wait three
minutes for you to open another application before it drops the
connection.
nPower Off.  This means that your PalmPilot will keep your
PPP or SLIP session connected until you power off your
PalmPilot (or until it times out).  This option works best with
the PalmPilot Modem.
2. Tap to select a timeout value.
3. Tap OK to confirm your selection and return to the Network
Preferences screen.
Creating a Login...

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Tap hereTap to select
a command
The following commands are available:
nWait For.  The Wait For command tells your PalmPilot to wait
until specified characters are sent by the TCP/IP server it is
connecting to before executing the next command.
nSend.  The Send command transmits specified characters to
the TCP/IP server to which you are connecting.
nSend CR.  The Send CR command transmits a carriage return
or LF character to the computer to which you are connecting.
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nEnd.  The End command is a place holder, indicating the last
line in the login script file.
3. Tap to select the command you want from the Command list.
If the command needs additional information to be executed, a
field appears to the right of it.  A cursor is displayed at the
beginning of the field, representing the point where new text
will appear.  Use the stylus to write Graffiti character strokes
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nDuplicate.  The Duplicate command creates a copy of a
selected service template and adds it to the Service pick list.
Options Menu
When you select the Options menu, its menu command appears on
the screen as shown in the following diagram:
nView Log.  The View Log displays the Network Log screen.
Deleting a Service Template
There is only one way to delete a service template; use the Delete
command from the Service menu.
To delete a service template:
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TCP/IP Troubleshooting
If you are having a problem with establishing a network
connection using PalmPilot TCP/IP, check this section and try the
suggestions listed.
Displaying expanded Service Connection Progress messages:
If you are having a problem connecting to your ISP or dial-in
server, it’s helpful to identify at what point in the log-on procedure
the connection fails.  An easy way to do this is to display the
expanded Service Connection Progress messages....

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Adding a DNS Number:
If your ISP or dial-in server requires a DNS number and you have
not entered that information in the Network Preferences screen, it
will only appear that you have successfully logged on to your
network.  When you try to use an application or look up
information, the connection will fail.  If this occurs, try adding a
DNS number.  Ask your ISP or your System Administrator for the
correct Primary and Secondary DNS IP numbers. 

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Reference
Technical Support
If you have a problem using the PalmPilot™ connected organizer,
make sure you have reviewed the Troubleshooting section of this
chapter before seeking assistance.  The electronic README file
(included on the PalmPilot Desktop installation diskette) contains
information about last minute revisions, cautions, and usage tips
which may solve your problem.  If you have a problem related to
the HotSync
™ technology, refer to the...