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Shokpin · 06-27-03, 04:46 AM

Devadip,

Sorry, its late so I'm going to make this post a bit short (although not as short as enobs :)).

Bluetooth (BT) and WiFi are two different wireless standards.

BT is a short-range (~10m) networking standard that is generally used to directly connect two devices. Because it is a short-range standard it is currently being pushed as a way to get your computer wireless, including mouse/keyboard, printer, cameras, etc. It also is used for connecting Cell Phones, PDA's, and Computers to each other and BT devices.
This is probably not what you are looking for.

WiFi (802.11a/b/g) is a long-range solution that would probably best suit your needs. There are a few different standards (a,b,g) right now, but I would suggest b.
There are 2 different modes by which you could get your Ax wireless.

1. Infrastructure, this involves using a Wireless Access Point (WAP) to act as a hub for any wireless devices. You could do this 2 ways. You could replace your existing router with a wireless enabled router. Or you could add an access point (AP) behind your current router.

Required would be a WAP (router or AP) and a WiFi CompactFlash card for your Axim.

2. Ad-Hoc. This would involve directly connecting your PC and your Axim to each other and sharing your PC's current internet with the Axim. Required woul d be a WiFi point for your PC (either PCI or USB) and a WiFi CompactFlash card for your Axim.

I would like to point you to this tutorial by Ikehiker about WiFi and setting up a WiFi network. Any comments or questions about the tutorial would be greatly appreciated in this thread.

06-27-03, 04:46 AM	#3 (permalink)
Shokpin Aximsite Rookie Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Peoria Posts: 53 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Devadip, Sorry, its late so I'm going to make this post a bit short (although not as short as enobs :)). Bluetooth (BT) and WiFi are two different wireless standards. BT is a short-range (~10m) networking standard that is generally used to directly connect two devices. Because it is a short-range standard it is currently being pushed as a way to get your computer wireless, including mouse/keyboard, printer, cameras, etc. It also is used for connecting Cell Phones, PDA's, and Computers to each other and BT devices. This is probably not what you are looking for. WiFi (802.11a/b/g) is a long-range solution that would probably best suit your needs. There are a few different standards (a,b,g) right now, but I would suggest b. There are 2 different modes by which you could get your Ax wireless. 1. Infrastructure, this involves using a Wireless Access Point (WAP) to act as a hub for any wireless devices. You could do this 2 ways. You could replace your existing router with a wireless enabled router. Or you could add an access point (AP) behind your current router. Required would be a WAP (router or AP) and a WiFi CompactFlash card for your Axim. 2. Ad-Hoc. This would involve directly connecting your PC and your Axim to each other and sharing your PC's current internet with the Axim. Required woul d be a WiFi point for your PC (either PCI or USB) and a WiFi CompactFlash card for your Axim. I would like to point you to this tutorial by Ikehiker about WiFi and setting up a WiFi network. Any comments or questions about the tutorial would be greatly appreciated in this thread.