CF Modem card?

07-26-03, 11:26 AM

I use wireless at home and at the office. But when traveling, staying in hotels etc., wouldn't it be nice to have a CF modem card to plug into. The question is: Do they really work? Is there complicated settings that must be made to enable the Axim to use the CF Modem. Can you use it to access your regular dial-up connection? Thanks for the input.

smeg36 · 07-26-03, 11:32 AM

Yes they work, and setup isn't to hard. It was pretty easy for me to go through the dialup settings and set it up to use my regular ISP.

07-26-03, 11:36 AM

Any particular brand of CF Modem? I was just wanting to grab one at Best Buy or CompUSA. I guess compatability is an issue?

HeyBigBoy · 07-26-03, 12:02 PM

Compusa had the Targus on sale not too long ago. With rebates it came to $19.99. If it's not on sale now keep looking as there's always a deal to be had.

Synth · 07-27-03, 06:34 AM

I use a billionton one, works OK.

07-27-03, 10:55 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by HeyBigBoy
Compusa had the Targus on sale not too long ago. With rebates it came to $19.99. If it's not on sale now keep looking as there's always a deal to be had.

The targus CF is on sale again this week for $19.99

07-28-03, 06:32 PM

Thanks. Got one. Now to figure it out! LOL

07-28-03, 07:05 PM

Just tried the Targus modem card. When I plug it in, nothing happens. Am I missing something?

HeyBigBoy · 07-28-03, 08:31 PM

You have to configure your dial up info for your ISP Start, settings, connections, connections. Should be straight forward but remember before you input your login name ie login: HeyBigBoy, some ISPs MSN and Earthlink I know require that you enter the domain before (not to be confused with the domain slot) Example: Login: MSN/HeyBigBoy exactly like that. Some don't also...Only way you'll know is to try both;)

07-28-03, 09:01 PM

I think I have it working now. Thanks.