imported_Beemer

My iPAQ5550 "connects" to WLAN through a Belkin F5D6130 access point
but I cannot active sync or browse.

Initially I want to set thing up without any encryption or
authorisation (if thats possible) just to get it working.

However I have noted that Windows XP Prof has a setting in Connection
properties "enable network access control using IEEE 802.1x" then it
mentions "smart card or certificates" There is nothing in the ipaq or
Belkin manuals mentioning this function.

Please advise

Beemer

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ikehiker

I have the same access point and have no trouble syncing with my 2215 or Axim X5 wirelessly. The IEEE 802.1X Network Access Control should not be an issue unless you are running the WinXP built-in firewall. In my opinion, having a firewall on the PC is unnecessary when you are behind a router on broadband, so I would disable it and any other firewalls on the PC. Check the wireless sync section on the WiFi How-to linked from my signature for more details.

Besides disabling any firewalls, things in particular you should be aware of include setting all network settings to “Work,” change the name of your PPC (M$ networks do not like underscore or most other non-alphanumeric characters), and you must have synced via cable/cradle/IR prior to attempting wireless. Once you are successful, I strongly recommend add all the security possible on the access point (MAC-filtering, 128-bit WEP) and if you want a firewall on the PC, then you will need to open the necessary ports for ActiveSync (discussed in the How-to).

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doubleoghand

My Ipaq would not sync wirelessly with my pc until I set up a vpn connection with my PC. After I did that I was syncing without any problems. I even set up a second VPN connection so that I could wirelessly sync at work as well. Now it works great

imported_Beemer

I have a problem with this site. How do I reply to a specific reply to my original post? Surely I am not limited to a general reply re my own post? Maybe I have an IE6 browser problem

Beemer

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ikehiker

All the replys go into the same thread. If you want to 'quote' someone in order to answer something they specifically said, use the Quote in the lower right of the specific post (as in Edit | Quote | Report)

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