05-10-2002, 01:02 PM
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Can your Pocket PC access a WLAN?
Jason's post on the Toshiba e740 reminded me that I'd like to have WLAN access. But as my village still doesn't have broadband internet, I'm not so sure if I'd need 802.11b, or that plugging in a Bluetooth access point would be sufficient for me. Did you ever decide on adding wireless LAN access? What solution did you choose? This post contains a poll where you can cast your votes. I'd like to see how connected our readers are!
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05-10-2002, 02:52 PM
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I'm using W-LAN at home (but never at offices due to security reasons it was forbidden there) and yes - for sure I'm using it together with my DSL line (through the Linksys EtherFast wireless Access Point + Cable/Dsl Router) to access the Internet through my PPC on the couch or in the bed.
But I'm using it also to get access to my MP3s (as I have my complete CD collection on my harddisk) so it's not a question of Internet only.
However, what I saw is that sometimes even the W-LAN access has drop outs due to limited bandwidth (e.g. if my girlfriend is surfing at the same time wireless with my Notebook) so I see limits for W-LAN Bluetooth streaming...
In any case - for TCP/IP stuff I would recommend Wi-Fi certified equipment before Bluetooth - even if I'm one of the biggest Bluetooth fans, but that's not wherefore Bluetooth was developed!
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05-10-2002, 03:01 PM
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Both at home and the office
I have DSL access at home. I use a DSL router, allowing the desktop, notebook and iPaq to access.
Our office have WLAN set up, but outside the firewall. With VPN, you can access corporate resources.
In both cases, I use WLAN on the PocketPC frequently, and with no significant problems.
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05-10-2002, 03:24 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2002
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I have a cable modem and I use a Linksys WAP11 AP with multiple CF and PC Cards to access the internet. The cards include Cisco Aironet 340, Socket CF LAN, Ambicom PC Card, ZCom XI-800, Zcom XI-825. I also have a USB WiFi adapter as well.
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05-10-2002, 03:38 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2002
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I got an SMC CF card and a linksys router at home. I got the SMC because its got a tiny antennae (like the symbol card) and it also has drivers to be used with a PCMCIA adapter so one card for two systems.
But after a few weeks i have returned the card. I'm in LA and all the places that I suspected may be wireless arent so teh only place i can use it is at home and to me thats not worth $100. I definitely liked the idea but its just a bit early for regular folk like me so i jumped off the bandwagon and will return when more places get connected and when prices go down.
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05-10-2002, 03:40 PM
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I have a cable modem and I'm using a 3Com WAP with a Netgear and 3Com PCMCIA access cards. The Netgear allows my iPaq to access the net (with the dual PCMCIA card expansion pack) and I use the 3Com with my Win XP notebook. Wireless is a *MUST* have and I wouldn't give it up now that I've had it 
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05-10-2002, 03:44 PM
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Pupil
Join Date: Feb 2002
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I'm using a Linksys access point on my DSL line and a D-Link CF card for my iPAQ. I also have a D-Link PCMCIA for my laptop. WiFi is great. I'm no longer stuck in our computer room when I need to get online.
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05-10-2002, 04:10 PM
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I have broadband access through my cable company. I'm using a D-Link 713P (acting as my WAP and router/firewall) with D-Link PCMCIA cards (in two desktop machines) and a Symbol Wireless Networker for my Jornada....
The only downside with my Pocket PC setup is that I usually sync my Mazingo to my CF card and that is not possible when I have the Wireless Networker installed....
Other than that, the setup works great!!!!
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05-10-2002, 05:06 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2002
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I use a Linksys CF Card with my iPAQ and a Snap-N-Type keyboard to access my lan and the net (via a SMC wireless router connected to my DSL connection) and love it.
Using Terminal Services or VNC I can do anything on my desktop from my couch and have full access to any file on any computer on my lan. And I can use instant messaging from anywhere in the house as I do like to get away from the computer occasionally :lol:
I only wish there were more public access points locally to take advantage of the wi-fi card on my iPAQ as it is a little expensive for couch potato luxury.
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05-10-2002, 05:08 PM
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Ponderer
Join Date: Apr 2002
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Re: Can your Pocket PC access a WLAN?
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Originally Posted by Marlof Bregonje
my village still doesn't have broadband internet, I'm not so sure if I'd need 802.11b, or that plugging in a Bluetooth access point would be sufficient for me. Did you ever decide on adding wireless LAN access? What solution did you choose?
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Bluetooth LAN access points are several times more expensive than WLAN (802.11b) access points!
I have WLAN access point and WLAN PCMCIA card in my iPAQ - connected to my DSL line.
I suggest, since you have no broadband, to just use Bluetooth adapter/card in PC and Bluetooth adapter in PocketPC. WLAN is superfast - 15 times faster than Bluetooth - and is useful mainly when you have broadband or you have big house - WLAN has 15 times bigger range than Bluetooth...
But from usability point of view I am more sastisfied from WLAN..
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