traderlouie

Hey guys. New to here. Just got myself a axim v50 and have no idea how to get on the internet. I ordered a card from china called a wireless lan cf card # k30225 I thought it would immediately connect me to the internet but it didn't. Can anyone help me? Is there another way to connect with out it? Thanks alot, Neil

Jogga

Hi traderlouie, welcome to Aximsite/Mobilitysite

Can you give us a little more information? For instance:

• How are you trying to connect to the Internet; you home wireless network, local hotspot, etc?
• Are you getting any error messages?

Another thing to try is a quick look at ikehiker's fantastic WiFi Guide.

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Could you also clarify which device you have.
You say a v50, but that doesn't exist.

If you meant to say X50v, then that does exist and has WIFI built in.
But if you have one of the lower powered X50's then it may not have Wifi and you would need the card you bought.

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traderlouie

in settings-connections it says I have Beam-Bluetooth-Dell wlan utility-Network card or Odyssey client. Thanks alot for the help. Neil

Jogga

If you have the DELL WLAN utility, I don't think that you need a wireless network card.

Go back to Settings > Connections and then tap the DELL WLAN utility. Tap the Turn On button and then the Site tab. Any wireless networks in range should be shown there. Select the one that you want and surf away. Bear in mind that you may need a network key to connect to the network.

kcallahan

If you have the Dell wlan utility, then you have an x50v. To get to the internet you'll need connection to an access point. Either a wireless setup in your home or a local hotspot like Jogga mentioned. :)

Ps - Welcome to Mobilitysite. You'll find lots of good info and ppl here.

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traderlouie

Thanks alot everybody. You folks have been very helpful. I wish I would have found this site before I bought the wi fi card from china. Also what is a network key and where might I find one? Thanks again for the help! Neil

Jogga

Hi Neil,

The network key is the security key that keeps all of the unwanted waifs and strays from accessing a wireless access points without permission. If you need to find a network key associated with your own network, just type in network key into your favourite search enging (Google ;))

kcallahan

Originally Posted by traderlouie

Thanks alot everybody. You folks have been very helpful. I wish I would have found this site before I bought the wi fi card from china. Also what is a network key and where might I find one? Thanks again for the help! Neil

Neil - You really need to read the thread Jogga posted above. The questions you're asking would be answered there.

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traderlouie

I went to a hotspot and got wlan utility to connect but I can't get on the internet. It says connected but there is no browser window to use online.When I click on internet expolorer while i'm connected it says "Welcome to pocket internet explorer. Not online yet? Find out how to get connected and save offline content." How do I get my browser to go online once I'm connected at a hotspot? Thanks again, Neil

Jogga

Neil, this is probably a settings issue: have you read ikehiker's guide that I linked to in my first post? Take a look at the troubleshooting and FAQ sections.

Alternatively, do you get an error message? Anything like the attached:

mcfirefighter

I just bought a X50V I am having trouble getting on internet I get a wireless system and when I connect to it is says Available to the right no connected.
When I access IE I get this error message.


Cannot connect with current connection settings. To change your connection settings, tap settings. what the H--- am I doing wrong.
thanks mcfirefighter

spunker88

Originally Posted by kcallahan

If you have the Dell wlan utility, then you have an x50v. To get to the internet you'll need connection to an access point. Either a wireless setup in your home or a local hotspot like Jogga mentioned. :) Ps - Welcome to Mobilitysite. You'll find lots of good info and ppl here.

The x50-mid also has wifi. Its only the x50 low that doesnt.

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Originally Posted by mcfirefighter

I just bought a X50V I am having trouble getting on internet I get a wireless system and when I connect to it is says Available to the right no connected. When I access IE I get this error message. Cannot connect with current connection settings. To change your connection settings, tap settings. what the H--- am I doing wrong. thanks mcfirefighter

You say that you 'get a wireless system,' but then 'it is says Available to the right no connected.' I translate the second part as indicating you are not connected, so of course you will not be able to access a page in IE. Is this your own wireless network? If so, look at the Troubleshooting page of the WiFi Guide linked from my signature. If it is not your own, it's likely the owner has some security enabled preventing you from connecting.

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