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Reaction · 03-28-06, 07:13 AM

What I find (found) most annoying about this message is that if you do click Settings, it brings up a load of crap about setting up a modem connection etc, which is nothing to do with the wireless problem!

First check that your wireless router is transmitting in either B only or B+G mode. If it's set to G only, the Axim doesn't stand a chance. For safe wireless operation, your router should be using WEP or WPA-PSK encryption, hidden SSID, and perhaps even MAC ID filtering too. Is it? If so, the Axim will need to know some extra details...

* To overcome the hidden SSID, you'll need to tell the Axim the name of the network.
* For WPA-PSK, you'll also need to tell the Axim the encyption key that's entered on your router.
* For MAC-ID filtering, you'll need to tell the router to allow your Axim's MAC-ID to connect. Routers normally show what devices are in the vicinity and then let you choose the ones to allow.

I have all three security measures enabled on my Netgear DG834G, and the Axim connects fine all round the house.

03-28-06, 07:13 AM	#3 (permalink)
Reaction Aximsite Prospect Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Wales, UK Posts: 13 Device: Nasty Motorola E365 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	What I find (found) most annoying about this message is that if you do click Settings, it brings up a load of crap about setting up a modem connection etc, which is nothing to do with the wireless problem! First check that your wireless router is transmitting in either B only or B+G mode. If it's set to G only, the Axim doesn't stand a chance. For safe wireless operation, your router should be using WEP or WPA-PSK encryption, hidden SSID, and perhaps even MAC ID filtering too. Is it? If so, the Axim will need to know some extra details... * To overcome the hidden SSID, you'll need to tell the Axim the name of the network. * For WPA-PSK, you'll also need to tell the Axim the encyption key that's entered on your router. * For MAC-ID filtering, you'll need to tell the router to allow your Axim's MAC-ID to connect. Routers normally show what devices are in the vicinity and then let you choose the ones to allow. I have all three security measures enabled on my Netgear DG834G, and the Axim connects fine all round the house. __________________ Just when you least expect it, just what you least expect.