How can I connect?

[Sharner]

When I got my Axim at Christmas I was using a dial-up? I am now using Verizon (DSL). When I synch, it is showing that I am not connected. What should I do? I was looking at the Dell site and see they have a wireless LAN card. Is that the same thing as an ethernet card. I just wnt to be able to synch to the main computer. I don't need a router, do I? Last but not least, how do I configure my settings to connect to the internet. My cell phone contract is up at the end of the month. Should I look for something to help me out in the department as well? As you can see, I am really puzzled and need directions. Is it possible to use the Axim wirelessly like a cell phone. Please help me, I am completely lost. Thanks in advance. Axim Newbie.:exc:

[JakeRich]

Originally posted by Sharner
When I got my Axim at Christmas I was using a dial-up? I am now using Verizon (DSL). When I synch, it is showing that I am not connected. What should I do? I was looking at the Dell site and see they have a wireless LAN card. Is that the same thing as an ethernet card. I just wnt to be able to synch to the main computer. I don't need a router, do I? Last but not least, how do I configure my settings to connect to the internet. My cell phone contract is up at the end of the month. Should I look for something to help me out in the department as well? As you can see, I am really puzzled and need directions. Is it possible to use the Axim wirelessly like a cell phone. Please help me, I am completely lost. Thanks in advance. Axim Newbie.:exc:

When you added the DSL, did you install or activate a firewall? Some firewall software interferes with the activesync use of communications to sync. Try deactivating the firewall to see if that lets you sync, then adjust the firewall settings to provide some security but still let activesync do its thing.

A wireless LAN card is similar to an ethernet card in that both are used to connect a computer to a network. Wireless connects to what is known as an access point (AP or WAP), while ethernet just connects to an ethernet cable.

To connect the Ax to the internet, open the desktop Activesync, Options, Rules and check the box under "Pass Through" and make sure the drop down box has "The Internet" showing.

I can't help on the cell phone, but I don't think I would count on wireless connections to replace a cell phone.

[Sharner]

I don't have a firewall up. I tried what you recommended. It will say connected for a second or two and says it is disconnected. I have been referring to the user's guide. It says that I need to insert an ethernet card for this that is why I need to know if it is okay to purchase that wireless lan card that Dell has for sale on their site for $69.00. Is that the same thing as an ethernet card? Question #2 is this, do I need to purchase a router in addition to the card. I called Dell today and that is what someone in sales told me. However, I realize sales people work on commissions so I am not completely sold on the router. My user's guide says nothing about a router only to insert an ethernet care in the Axim. So what do you think?

[paazucen]

Hi Sharner,

Even if you buy a wireless lan card for your axim and you don't have any wireless network on your home, you won't be able to synchronize your pc to your pocketpc thats the reason why wireless gateway/router is needed for the connection, I hope this helps.

Peter