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ikehiker · 11-16-03, 12:37 PM

No, the NIC doesn't act as a modem - it simply connects the Access Point to your PC. As I mentioned (although maybe wasn't clear), instead of the AP, you could get a wireless network adapter for your PC. In addition to replacing the AP, this would replace the NIC so you would have 1. WiFi CF card (for the PPC), 2. WiFi adapter (for the PC). This would be cheaper if you do not have a NIC in the computer already (many PCs over the past 2 or 3 years come with them already installed - check the back of your PC to make sure you don't already have one).

As I mentioned in the previous post, an AP would have greater range but for home use, you probably wouldn't have problems with just the adapter in the PC.

The way all this will be set up, whether you use the AP or the adapter in the PC, is to enable Internet Connection Sharing on the PC. This program allows the PC to provide IP numbers to other equipment (such as the PPC) and channel the flow of information from the auxilary device to the internet. Check the What is the least expensive way to use my Axim wirelessly? question in the WiFi-FAQ for more details.

PS - I generally don't make recommendations for equipment. I've never seen major differences between any of the major brands. They all have their quirks but with a little playing around and paying close attention to the setup instructions, I think they can all work. IMO, customer service is mediocre on all of them. One person will likely say they've had great luck with brand X while the next person will say they weren't able to get any satisfactory answers from them and you should definitely go with brand Y.

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ikehiker Aximsite Hall of Fame Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 8,812 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	No, the NIC doesn't act as a modem - it simply connects the Access Point to your PC. As I mentioned (although maybe wasn't clear), instead of the AP, you could get a wireless network adapter for your PC. In addition to replacing the AP, this would replace the NIC so you would have 1. WiFi CF card (for the PPC), 2. WiFi adapter (for the PC). This would be cheaper if you do not have a NIC in the computer already (many PCs over the past 2 or 3 years come with them already installed - check the back of your PC to make sure you don't already have one). As I mentioned in the previous post, an AP would have greater range but for home use, you probably wouldn't have problems with just the adapter in the PC. The way all this will be set up, whether you use the AP or the adapter in the PC, is to enable Internet Connection Sharing on the PC. This program allows the PC to provide IP numbers to other equipment (such as the PPC) and channel the flow of information from the auxilary device to the internet. Check the What is the least expensive way to use my Axim wirelessly? question in the WiFi-FAQ for more details. PS - I generally don't make recommendations for equipment. I've never seen major differences between any of the major brands. They all have their quirks but with a little playing around and paying close attention to the setup instructions, I think they can all work. IMO, customer service is mediocre on all of them. One person will likely say they've had great luck with brand X while the next person will say they weren't able to get any satisfactory answers from them and you should definitely go with brand Y. __________________ -Ike- To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. and To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.