Devadip

Hi there!!

This should be a stupid question. And sure that is has been answered anywhere in this forum although I can´t find it.

Let´s go:

I don´t understand differences between Bluetooth and Wifi. I have a DSL connection to Internet via router 3com 812. I would like to connect my Axim to the internet via this router wireless.

What kind of card should I buy??? Bluetooth card, wifi card.....???
Any adaptor to my existing router???

Thank you very much in advance for your help and best regards from Spain.

enob

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Shokpin

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.

Devadip

Shokpin

Thank you very much for your help.

I have learn a lot and I will read the tutorial to try to become an expert ;-)

One more question after reading your post is:

What mode do you recommend if I not only want to connect to internet but to share all the files I have in my PC (including the option to print a document in my printer)?

And, Is it necessary to buy an AP if I use the Ad-Hoc mode? Or will just be fine to use a PCI or USB WIFI point in my PC.

Thanks again for your time and your kind help

rfortune

Devadip

You could do either Ad-Hoc or Infrastructure since you only have (2) devices that will be connecting. Once you get to more than (2), then Infrastructure is recommended.

For Ad-Hoc, an adapter (USB or PCI) would be adequate - you do not need an access point. This is exactly what I currently have set up.

Neo1

How much distance would I have for my axe with Wifi connectivity using my wireless DSL hub?

Gigi

The range would depend on your equipment (e.g., wifi card , etc.) and if there are any major obstacles in the way (i.e., you get better range if your router is located up high). I currently have a linksys CF card and a netgear router and I can use my Ax all over the house and outside in the backyard as well. It doesn't go beyond the property line though, and my place is not big.