Hi everybody! I am a new X51 owner and a new member to this site, its my first PDA. Have only had it for a few days. One item that I need to address is the BT functionality. Where I work there are no BT enabled devices allowed. Just turning off BT is not considered sufficient by the security department.
Is there a way to unload the drivers so that the BT function will not work?
If I cannot disable BT then this will be an expensive home toy.
So far reading the postings, this is a very interesting site.
If turning it off is not sufficient for your security people, then I doubt anything you do would be sufficient, as you could always undo it later.
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If you're not allowed to have BT devices, what's the story on WiFi (or do you have the BT-only X51)? Also, any security concerns should also look at the fact that your Axim is the same as an iPod or USB memory stick when it comes to an external data storage device. Does your company disable USB ports on PCs to prevent users from copying data to their devices?
Find out what the security policy is. It should be a formal written document that states clearly the responsibilities of employees as well as details the consequences. Written policy is the first step. Next comes auditing followed by enforcement.
Find out what the policy is on cellphones that have BT in them. Are they allowed if BT is turned off (disabled)? If yes, then you can probably just remove the BT startup from the \windows\startup folder on your Axim. That way, your BT will not start up unless you manually go in to the setup to turn it on (unless you have a nav app that turns on BT).
Try to get some clarification from your 'security' staff.
Policy is that No cell phones are allowed in the buildings. Devices with wireless
capability are not allowed in the buildings. Laptops go through the IT department
and most new ones are not allowed.....because of wireless functions.
Well just delete the wifi and bt icons from startup. You can possibly check out the Widcomm stack BT drivers. I think REALLY early releases killed BT.
Even look at registry edits. I'm sure if you removed any hints of wifi/bt from the control panel and startup folders... you would be ok (unable to turn it on... but it would be completely reversible later).
As long as the IT department can't figure out how to turn it on you should be ok.
That or just remove the "V" from x51v and say its the low model with no wireless radio. (powder sugar works best)
Policy is that No cell phones are allowed in the buildings. Devices with wireless
capability are not allowed in the buildings. Laptops go through the IT department
and most new ones are not allowed.....because of wireless functions.
BT is designed to be very solid. I the name an issue?
Policy is that No cell phones are allowed in the buildings. Devices with wireless
capability are not allowed in the buildings. Laptops go through the IT department
and most new ones are not allowed.....because of wireless functions.
Just out of curiousity, what line of work are you in? Is the issue the organization is tyring to elminate the opportunity for sensitive information to leak out? Again, just curious as to why they do not permit "wireless technology" inside.
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Policy is that No cell phones are allowed in the buildings. Devices with wireless
capability are not allowed in the buildings. Laptops go through the IT department
and most new ones are not allowed.....because of wireless functions.
Wifi is a similar wireless protocol, so should it be disabled too? If that's the case, I would rather return the x51v to dell and buy a pre-historic pda....
Just change the registry.
However, wouldn't that be consider "turning off" also.
No matter what you do, a person can do a hard reset (which is quite simple, and you can't stop it), and all the default setting (or driver that you delete) will be back. This is valid for ALL pda.
If your company is afraid of sensitive information to get out, maybe owning a pda is not a good idea.
Is your company afraid of the radiation produced by the blue-tooth or wireless?
How do you guys deal with wireless laptops? or you don't have one?
Just so you guys know on new laptops builtin wireless functionality is through a mini-pci card. Almost every laptop has a little trap door on it's bottem to access this card and removing it is usually as easy as taking out one or two screws. Bluetooth is another story as far as accessing the card to remove. Not all laptops will provide an easy access method to pull the card out but normally this is the case. Otherwise it is usually located under the keyboard. Either way disabling a laptop's capablities is as easy as pulling out a pci card from a desktop if not easier.
Policy is that No cell phones are allowed in the buildings. Devices with wireless
capability are not allowed in the buildings. Laptops go through the IT department
and most new ones are not allowed.....because of wireless functions.
Then you can't use your PDA - it has a wireless device inside.
Security means security and the X50/X51 family has a BT and/or WiFi radio inside any given model.
If you try to skirt the rules, you may find yourself looking for another job. It isn't worth it. Get an old Palm ;)
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Can BlueTooth be disabled?
Again, just curious as to why they do not permit "wireless technology" inside.
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