[Explained] How To Connect iPAQ to Internet?

Are you an iPAQ user? Looking for the procedure to connect the internet on your iPAQ? Then this article is the ideal one for you. In this modern era, it’s hard to find any iPAQ user as the world moved too forward and technology becomes a toy for us.

But there is nothing to worry about, today we have come up with the techniques to connect your iPAQ to the internet. There are so easy and time-friendly methods. Be with us till the end and connect your iPAQ to the internet.

Without any ado, let’s begin.

How Do Connect the Internet to an iPAQ?

A pocket pc or PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) is named iPAQ. In the early 2000s, iPAQ was invented. It was a great invention at that time because it allows you to do every possible PC work through the phone. It is handy, easy to carry, and has about all of the things that a PC can have.

There are several ways to connect an iPAQ to the internet.

Bluetooth phones can be used to establish an internet connection in iPAQ.
Bluetooth phone manager can be used to establish an internet connection in iPAQ.
Use third-party applications.
Configure iPAQ and set up a VPN (Virtual private network) connection.

How To Connect iPAQ to Internet | Methods to Connect the Internet

Different methods can be used to provide an internet connection in your iPAQ. You can configure the iPAQ for an internet connection also you can use other devices to provide an internet connection in your iPAQ.

Method 1: Use Bluetooth of Your Mobile Phone

You can use your mobile phone’s Bluetooth to connect the iPAQ to the internet. The first thing you need to do is, turn on Bluetooth on your phone and iPAQ.

Now, follow the steps below:

Tap the option in this order; Start > iPAQ Wireless > Bluetooth.
On the Bluetooth manager display find Bluetooth Connections and tap on it.
On the next window, press New and select Connect to Internet via phone.
Now find your phone, if it is not showing press Next twice and find out your phone name.
Press on your phone icon and enter the password on the iPAQ and press enter on your display keyboard.
Provide the confirmation by tapping on Yes on your mobile phone display.
Now, enter a password for your phone and follow this sequence to click; Next > OK > Yes > Done.
Now, take your phone and navigate into Internet Settings.
Select Bluetooth PAN from the PC connection list and press Connect.
Next, on iPAQ you will see the Finish option, press it. After that, tap and hold the Network Access point on the Bluetooth Manager.
Lastly, press Connect and connect your iPAQ to an internet connection.

Method 2: Use Bluetooth Phone Manager

The first thing you need to do is, turn on Bluetooth on your phone and iPAQ. Next, follow the steps below.

On your iPAQ, tap the option in this order; Start > Programs > Bluetooth Phone Manager.
Next, select your phone from the dropdown menu list and press Next.
Now, take your phone and navigate into Internet Sharing.
Select Bluetooth PAN from the PC connection list box.
Next, select Network Connection from the Network Connection list box and press Connect.
Now, take the iPAQ and press on Next, and select your phone from the dropdown list to pair with your phone.
Copy or remember the pairing key. On your phone, a notification will come for confirmation to connect with iPAQ. Now, press Yes on your phone.
Enter the pairing key and press OK > Next > Done respectively.
Press Ok to save the changes and again press OK.
Now, press Tools > Connect and press Next. Your iPAQ will connect to an internet connection.

Methods 3: Create Wireless Connection, configure VPN Settings, and Make the Connection

In this method, you need to do it in three steps. First you have to create a wireless connection in your iPAQ then configure the VPN (Virtual private network) settings and lastly, create the internet connection in iPAQ.

Create Wireless Connection

Navigate into the iPAQ wireless option, you can find it in the top left corner of the start menu, and click on the WLAN icon. Check whether your device is detecting any network or not. Now, transfer vxlPConfig software from any other device (you need to download it first) and install it.

Next, navigate into programs and click on the communications folder, and press on the vxlPConfig icon. At the top of the window, you will find a drop-down menu. Press on it and it’ll show you all the adapters that are available around you. If you see one available adapter then select that.

If you can see more than one then chooses the option that displays a different IP address than 0.0.0.0 or one that begins with 169.254.

Configure VPN Settings

Now, navigate into settings and click on Connection tab and click on the connection icon. After that, tap on Advanced. Next, press on Select Network and choose edit. Now, select VPN (Virtual private network).

Next, select New. A new dialog box will pop up. Fill up the name and Hostname field. In the Hostname field, provide the hostname of your server. Next, select PPTP or IPSec and click Next. Now provide your username and password in the domain field and enter ADS. Click Next.

Navigate into advanced tab and select user server-assigner IP address and select the servers tab. Now, press OK > Finish.

Now select Anything Other than My Work Network and My Work Network. You’ll find them below of Programs that automatically connect to the Internet should connect using.

Now, select Exceptions and press on add New URL. You’ll find it in URL exceptions. Enter (*.*/*) and select OK.

Now press on Network Card button below of Programs that automatically connect to the Internet should connect using and select Network adapters.

On next window, you’ll see a drop-down menu. Now select internet and press OK.

Create the Connection

Now, tap the wireless icon and a dialog box will appear.

Next, select Connect VPN (Virtual private network). If you see a balloon appear during the connection time then all the settings are being set correctly. And your iPAQ will connect to an internet connection.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I connect my HP iPAQ to my computer?

To connect your HP iPAQ to your computer, follow the steps below.

Click on start menu of your computer and follow the Click sequence to navigate into the Sync Options tab; Programs > Microsoft ActiveSync > Tools > Options.
- Now, select the files and information to synchronize with the computer.
- Next, on the Schedule tab, select when the HP iPAQ Pocket PC synchronizes with your computer.

How do I turn on iPAQ?

To turn your iPAQ on, gently pressed the round button for a couple of seconds. You’ll find the round button at the top right corner of the iPAQ.

How much is an iPAQ?

If you want to buy an iPAQ then you’ll need to spend $700 to $800. You can get one in this price range.

Conclusion

Lastly, we hope that you can get an internet connection by following the methods. It is suggested to follow method 1 or 2 because they are much easier to follow than method 3. If you have a weak internet connection then method 3 might not work. Follow the methods and connect your iPAQ to the internet.

Before going, another short trick for you. You can also use PdaNet software in your iPAQ to use the internet on it. If you have any queries, feel free to comment below. Gracias!