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Pilot · 07-15-03, 02:39 PM

My tests were all thru the Axim IE browser using the Linksys WCF 12 wifi card in the Axim. My setup was using 128bit WEP. Before I did the test on the Axim's, I first tested the other 3 computers on my Wifi network. All are set to 128bit WEP, and all tested at 2000 kb/s, which is what my ISP claims it to be. I then knew before the Axim test what the benchmark was for the desktop wireless system using the same linksys router, the same download test ect. The only difference would be the Axim using the same wireless system with all the setting the same. The download speed for the Axim was far below the PC's, and I assume this is because of the limits on the Xscale cpu, as well as the limitation on the Pocket PC browser.
I also used 2 separate Axim's using the same WCF 12 card. The newer Axim with the Xscale 255 cpu was slightly faster in repeat tests, then the older 250 cpu. The extra bus speed on the 255 must have helped the download, or this is what I believe is the case. None of these tests were anything more than measuring my own hardware in my home, and are not scientific by any measure. I just wanted to post my findings, for what it is worth.
I would assume by the above post, that the download using a file transfer would be higher as you are not using the browser, but just the wide open speed of the CPU and the memory in the Axim, along with its ability to receive this data. Just my opinion. The Linksys WCF 12 card is a 11 mps, which is the same as my desktop computers. This is many times more speed between computers than attempting to measure the download speed off the internet. Both tests do show that the Axim is incapable of high speeds between computers, nor high-speed downloading off the internet using a broadband connection. The file transfer speed of 670kbs on the above post is way below the 11mps, which is 11000 kbs between computers which the Linksys WCF 12 card is capable of doing in perfect conditions. Again the limitation is inside the Axim, CPU, memory, and browser, depending on if it is a file transfer or a browser download. There is nothing wrong with the Axim, it is a fine machine. It just has limitations which are nice to know about.

Pilot

07-15-03, 02:39 PM	#14 (permalink)
Pilot Aximsite Rookie Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 26 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My tests were all thru the Axim IE browser using the Linksys WCF 12 wifi card in the Axim. My setup was using 128bit WEP. Before I did the test on the Axim's, I first tested the other 3 computers on my Wifi network. All are set to 128bit WEP, and all tested at 2000 kb/s, which is what my ISP claims it to be. I then knew before the Axim test what the benchmark was for the desktop wireless system using the same linksys router, the same download test ect. The only difference would be the Axim using the same wireless system with all the setting the same. The download speed for the Axim was far below the PC's, and I assume this is because of the limits on the Xscale cpu, as well as the limitation on the Pocket PC browser. I also used 2 separate Axim's using the same WCF 12 card. The newer Axim with the Xscale 255 cpu was slightly faster in repeat tests, then the older 250 cpu. The extra bus speed on the 255 must have helped the download, or this is what I believe is the case. None of these tests were anything more than measuring my own hardware in my home, and are not scientific by any measure. I just wanted to post my findings, for what it is worth. I would assume by the above post, that the download using a file transfer would be higher as you are not using the browser, but just the wide open speed of the CPU and the memory in the Axim, along with its ability to receive this data. Just my opinion. The Linksys WCF 12 card is a 11 mps, which is the same as my desktop computers. This is many times more speed between computers than attempting to measure the download speed off the internet. Both tests do show that the Axim is incapable of high speeds between computers, nor high-speed downloading off the internet using a broadband connection. The file transfer speed of 670kbs on the above post is way below the 11mps, which is 11000 kbs between computers which the Linksys WCF 12 card is capable of doing in perfect conditions. Again the limitation is inside the Axim, CPU, memory, and browser, depending on if it is a file transfer or a browser download. There is nothing wrong with the Axim, it is a fine machine. It just has limitations which are nice to know about. Pilot __________________ ___________________ Axim 400Mhz Rev 03 Linksys WFC12 Wireless CF card Linksys BEFW11P1 Wireless Router Co-Pilot 4.0 GPS with CF GPS receiver 256m SD Lexar 256m CF compactflash 128m SD Scandisk