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mbloof · 02-04-06, 11:28 AM

Greetings:

My Axim x51v came in January 06 with A06 installed.

Over the last almost month I've come to the following conclusions:

1. WM5 WPA is broken.

I've tried recent firmware on THREE different MFG access points (Netgear, D-Link and Linksys) and the default WM5 wireless client WILL NOT exchange keys with a access point using WPA-TKIP security. (or ANY WPA for that matter)

However, the client 'almost' works as evidence of seeing the correct SID listed in available accesspoints when the correct key is entered. WM5 will not exchange keys and get a IP address.

2. The Odysey client will sometimes help. (note if the odysey client is enabled, the default WM5 wireless screen is inaccessable)

I've been able to use my x51v/Odysey with a D-Link DI624 but NOT with a Linksys WRT54G (three different types of firmware) or a Netgear 54G.

3. "Airport mode" on/off via switch on side or screen does not take into account the state of the BLUETOOTH radio.

It matters NOT if the BT radio is on/off when AIRPORT mode is DISSABLED. Turning off airport mode turns on BOTH radios. (I think it should only enable the radio it turned off)

4. If the SSID is not being broadcast AND the SSID is not entered into any of the wireless settings, the Axim won't see the access point.

02-04-06, 11:28 AM	#13 (permalink)
mbloof Aximsite Rookie Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Oregon Posts: 30 Device: Sanyo 8200 Carrier: Sprint Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Greetings: My Axim x51v came in January 06 with A06 installed. Over the last almost month I've come to the following conclusions: 1. WM5 WPA is broken. I've tried recent firmware on THREE different MFG access points (Netgear, D-Link and Linksys) and the default WM5 wireless client WILL NOT exchange keys with a access point using WPA-TKIP security. (or ANY WPA for that matter) However, the client 'almost' works as evidence of seeing the correct SID listed in available accesspoints when the correct key is entered. WM5 will not exchange keys and get a IP address. 2. The Odysey client will sometimes help. (note if the odysey client is enabled, the default WM5 wireless screen is inaccessable) I've been able to use my x51v/Odysey with a D-Link DI624 but NOT with a Linksys WRT54G (three different types of firmware) or a Netgear 54G. 3. "Airport mode" on/off via switch on side or screen does not take into account the state of the BLUETOOTH radio. It matters NOT if the BT radio is on/off when AIRPORT mode is DISSABLED. Turning off airport mode turns on BOTH radios. (I think it should only enable the radio it turned off) 4. If the SSID is not being broadcast AND the SSID is not entered into any of the wireless settings, the Axim won't see the access point. __________________ [FONT=Times New Roman][COLOR=Blue] - Mark0 (The Technologist)