Internet Explorer Uses LAN to Connect When H/PC Is Enabled

• Microsoft Windows CE Services versions 2.0, 2.1
• Microsoft Windows CE for the Handheld PC
• Microsoft Internet Explorer for Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

When you connect a Handheld PC (H/PC) to a desktop computer, Internet Explorer may use the Local Area Network (LAN) to connect to the Internet.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if you use Transport Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) to connect to your LAN.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this behavior, use any of the following methods:

Configure Internet Explorer to Connect Using a Modem

1. On the desktop computer, click Start, point to Programs, point to Internet Explorer, and then click Internet Explorer.



2. On the View menu, click Internet Options.



3. On the Connection tab, click "Connect to the Internet using a modem," and then click OK.

Disable the Mobile Device Connection

1. On the desktop computer, click Start, point to Programs, point to Microsoft Windows CE Services, and then click Mobile Devices.



2. On the File menu, click Communications.



3. Click the Enable Mobile Device Connection check box to clear it.
   
   NOTE: If you want to connect to the H/PC you must click the Enable Mobile Device Connection check box to reselect it.



4. Click OK, and then close the Mobile Devices window.

Create a Dial-Up Networking Connection

Q138789 How to Connect to the Internet in Windows 95

Additional query words:

Keywords : kbenv wince handheld pocketie kbimu
Version : WINDOWS:2.0,2.1
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb