lan access on the 5MX

[sundancermartin]

Hi
Can anyone give advice on how I can connect the series 5MX to a NT / XP Network. Idealy using RJ45 cable, or by any method infa red etc

[PlutoPants]

Hi,
Sorry,
but you can't connect a 5MX to a LAN. CF NICs will not work. You can connect a Netbook (same Operating System but larger and more expensive than the 5MX and with a colour screen).
The 5MX can connect to a PC with the serial cable or even infra-red and the PSiWin software that comes with the Psion. This is not joining a network as such though.
Sorry it's not the answer you wished for!

[diem]

Stop the press PlutoPants - there is a way!

A couple of companys sell IrLAN adapters that the Series 5 can talk to. There are full details in the networking section of my FAQ, URL below.

[sundancermartin]

Hi there
Had a look on the link you mentioned, please forgive my ignorance, but what on earth is a ppp connection.

I have also been trying to trace a serial to ethernet converter, as advised by a member on one of the psion bb's (apparently they were used to link a serial printer to a network) what are your views on this method.

Martin

[MikeMcC]

but what on earth is a ppp connection Point to Point Protocol is the method used to establish an internet connection. If you have a look at Dial Up Networking in the PC, you will see it uses:

"PPP:Windows 95/98/NT4/2000, Internet"

(but the exact description will vary depending on the Windows version).

[PlutoPants]

Thanks Diem, you learn something new every day! (Well, I do anyway!):D

BTW: Diem's FAQ site was one of the best sources of information I found which inspired me not to give up on linking my netbook to WiFi! I recommend anyone wondering about our little handheld treasures to check it out - the link is under signoff Diem's name above. So, seriously, thanks for your efforts Diem.

Now, is anyone out there able to confirm how to get a ppp connection working via IR to a LAN on a 5MX?
George:confused: