05-07-2003, 11:48 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: May 2003
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Wireless Internet Newb: Please Help!!
Well, it is time for me to finally just go ahead and buy a pocket PC, however there are many things that I am still totally unsure of. One of the main reasons I want a pocket PC is the ability to have totally wireless internet, so I can browsw wherever I am. The only problem is, I have no idea about how to do this.
The Pocket PC I am really looking at is the new, inexpensive Dell Axim X5. So, what is it that I need to buy in order to have access to the internet with my Pocket PC? Is there a special card or something? Is it external or internal? Also, what companies offer wireless service, and how much does it cost. If you can, please provide links to information on any of this.
Any help would be VERY much appreciated! Thanks!
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05-07-2003, 11:58 PM
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Magi
Join Date: Dec 2007
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Read through some of the threads on here and you'll get some direction. I'll see if I can find some of the threads where this question has been asked before...
Here it is. |
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05-08-2003, 12:12 AM
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05-08-2003, 01:07 AM
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Intellectual
Join Date: Feb 2002
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That's a LAN card. You have to be in a wireless LAN network to use it. To be totally wireless, you need a card such as the Yiso CF Connection Card for Sprint. Check out http://www.dpcomputerstore.com/produ...cketpcthoughts
This will give you wireless access everywhere on the Sprint network nationwide. No roaming charges. Monthly plans start at $40/month for 20MB of data.
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05-08-2003, 01:19 AM
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Editor Emeritus
Join Date: Sep 2006
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If you already have a mobile phone and account, you can buy a cable that connects the device to the phone, allowing you to use the phone as a modem. You can get them at:
www.thesupplynet.com
www.gomadic.com |
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05-08-2003, 01:23 AM
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Magi
Join Date: Dec 2007
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Of course that depends on what kind of phone and service you have....
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05-08-2003, 02:19 AM
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Pupil
Join Date: May 2003
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Thanks for your help guys. Wow, I didn't realise this was such an expensive venture! $40 a month for only 20 mg of data is a lot!
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05-08-2003, 02:22 AM
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Contributing Editor
Join Date: Aug 2006
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Originally Posted by Nausicaa
Thanks for your help guys. Wow, I didn't realise this was such an expensive venture! $40 a month for only 20 mg of data is a lot!
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Unfortunately, yes. That's the cost of living on the "bleeding" edge. Having said that, 20MB of data is a fair amount. I have 10MB and it is more than plenty for my few minutes every day.
There is hope for unlimited plans, but nothing's finalized yet, except for the unofficial Sprint setup using their Vision Phone plan with the LG 5350.
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05-10-2003, 10:14 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: May 2003
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Well, I decided I will go through with the Pocket PC. I am interested in this wireless LAN card. We already have a LAN in my house, although it isn't wireless. How far can I go from my PC with access to the internet? 300 feet maybe? Also, do I need special service for it, or can I just use my current cable access provider. What else do I need aside from that card I linked to above?
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05-11-2003, 05:25 AM
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Magi
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 2,137
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You need a wireless access point or wireless router.
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