So, I contact Motorola and ask for advice on how to get the Symbol24 CF wireless card (LA-4137), in an Ipaq 3850 expansion sleeve, working. I gave him ROM revision data (1.15), described what operating system (XP), which version of Activesync (3.8), and Ipaq operating system (Windows CE 3.00). Here's his reply (and this is a quote):
William,
I am emailing you in regards to the support case referenced above. Unfortunately the LA4137 is not supported when installed into an SD slot using an SD to CF converter needed for the IPAQ H3850. I have provided a link to the firmware download to install the drivers onto your mobile unit through active sync but since the SD slot does not provide enough power for CF Wlan radios it will be able to install the drivers but not initiate cards functions.
Spectrum 24 DS Wireless Network Adapter v3.9.2-67 Driver, Firmware, Utility
If you would like to discuss the issue further please do not hesitate to contact the support center at 1-800-653-5350 and we will be more then happy to assist you further. At this time I will be closing your case but please feel free to reference the case number if you do need further support on the issue.
Thank you,
David Fischer
Specialist Technical Support II
Enterprise Wireless LAN Division
Motorola Enterprise Mobility Solutions
US & Canada 800.653.5350
Local / International 631.738.6213
emb.support@motorola.com
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The case number is: Case 1906117 - LA4137 NOT RECOGNIZED
He apparently did not understand my question or is deliberately spouting wrong information, e.g. SD card Spectrun24 not CF Spectrum24. The link he provided me, to the v3.9.2-67 Driver, Firmware, Utility, I already had and wouldn't get the card up. I had described in the webpage mail that the drivers I had previously downloaded were not recognizing the card and the files were not installed such that the Windows CE could find same.
America hard at work.
Bill J