hasaga

Hi, I just downloaded the NETGEAR MA701 CF Card into my Axim; since I will primarily be using this at the T-Mobile Hotspots-Starbucks, and any other wireless access points I can find, do I need to enter a specific IP address? my guess is no---I should leave it as using the 'server-assigned IP address' for whatever WAP I use, am I off-base here? also, since I have not ventured out with the WIFI, what's the process like, can I just enter, load the CF Card and start surfing? will the CF Card automatically, magically pickup the signal? I know T-Mobile requires you to signup for there access, but what about other WAP areas, like hotels or airports, malls??? looking forward to using this right away! thanks for your help. ;)

hasaga

TSB8C

Generally you will simply leave the IP settings configured for DHCP. That way the network you are connecting to will automatically assign those values (IP, DNS, WINS) for you in accordance with what is necessary for each particular network.

On the NetGear card, if you have the SSID set to "ANY" it will simply locate any WiFi access points in its range and attempt to connect to them without you doing anything. I have an access point at work in my office and also at home. Obviously they both use different settings and have different names assigned. I simply walk in the house and it picks that one up, then I walk into the office and it picks that one up. No changes necessary at either location.

In some cases, certain wireless networks may have WEP enabled and require you to enter an access key to connect. If this is the case, you would have to enter that info into the NetGear config utility.

hasaga

TSB8C--
Thanks for the information. I did not change any of the settings and set the SSID to 'any'. I'll be trying the WIFI out this weekend or sooner!

Hasaga :D