ique M5 help

[Danzan]

I recently purchasd the IQue and seem to be having problems connecting via bluetooth. I have a wireless network using a linksys wireless router thinking it or my firewall may be the problem, but now I'm wondering if its evening working right. I can't connect either way, cradle or wireless. I've tried Explorier, and MSN, and also tried sending and recieving mail with outlook.
I've checked all my settings over and over again with no success.
I also gave it access in zonealarm. When I activate bluetooth the blue indicator light flashes, I'm assumming it stays lit if connected.
If anyone could help me here it be greatly appreciated.

Thnx
Dan

[JGB]

Just to clear up a couple points for you.

First - your Linksys setup is Wi-FI (802.11b) and you will use it for accessing the internet and email. Could it be your router does not have Bluetooth? Methinks not. The M5 does not have WiFI built in if I read the specs correctly. You would have to add a SDIO WiFi card to the M5.

Bluetooth is a different protocol and is used for short distance communication with other BT devices - like a Smart Phone or BT enabled printer or a BT enabled PC. I use BT with my PDA to communicate with a Garmin GPS 10. If I turn on WI-FI on my PDA then I can also access the internet thru my NetGear wireless router. Here is a little blurb about the two:

HERE ARE SOME OF THE WAYS BLUETOOTH TECHNOLOGY AND 802.11b DIFFER IN APPLICATION:

Power
802.11b consumes far more power than a Bluetooth device, and also has a more powerful output, using up to 1 watt (Bluetooth uses less than 1 watt) and with a directional antenna.

Bluetooth fits a need for short-range solutions that use very little power. Using an 802.11b application on a device like a headset would be overkill, using way more power (and money) than is needed.

Performance
Bluetooth transmits up to 1 megabit per second while 802.11b transmits up to 11 megabits per second. Again, Bluetooth will be used in applications where a higher rate would be unnecessary, while 802.11b fits into scenarios when you want that higher transmission rate.

Interference Tolerance
Overall, Bluetooth demonstrates more tolerance to interference than 802.11b, making Bluetooth ideal for ubiquitous applications. You can have more Bluetooth devices in a small area than you can 802.11b devices.

Simple Application
Because of its simplicity and low cost, Bluetooth will be implemented in far more applications than 802.11b. Soon you'll be able to use your Bluetooth cell phone to access your funds to buy goods, book a hotel room, and scores of other applications.

Portability
Bluetooth's small size makes it ideal for small applications like PDAs, headsets, laptops, watches, mouses, keyboards, and others. 802.11b is larger and more expensive, limiting its applications somewhat.

Cost
At its pinnacle, Bluetooth is expected to have a $5 implementation, to which 802.11b will never come close. The cost also makes Bluetooth likely to be incorporated everywhere.

I'm sure the gurus on here will jump in and offer more specific advice.

JB
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[OWG]

Good reply JGB!

Also, you can use your bluetooth for wireless internet access if you purchase a Bluetooth radio for your computer. Since the M5 does not have wifi, that may be an option. You would need to configure your Activesync to sync via bluetooth and that would provide your connectivity. If you go this route, look for a device that gives a greater range. For example, I use an IOGEAR USB Bluetooth dongle that has a range of 300 up to 300 feet.

However, if you already have a wireless router, you may just opt to purchase an SDIO wifi adapter for your M5.

[JGB]

Thanks - I just edited my reply after checking out the M5 specs but your reply got there sooner.

JB

And to Edit one more time - my 2-cents worth would be to buy the WiFI card for the M5. Lots of WiFI networks out there that you can use for free. Leverage the benefits of the M5 a bit. Get WiFiFoFum for your M5 and scope out all the open networks in your neighborhood and all around. You'd be amazed how many are totally open and accessible.

On that note.....is your router open or closed????

[Danzan]

Thanks for the info guys, I basicly bought this for the GPS, but still like using the other features it has.
I thought the wi-fi was built in it. Can this SDIO card be bought at the shack ?
As far as distance, I wouldn't be but 15-20 ft away from my router.

Dan

[OWG]

Originally posted by Danzan
Thanks for the info guys, I basicly bought this for the GPS, but still like using the other features it has.
I thought the wi-fi was built in it. Can this SDIO card be bought at the shack ?
As far as distance, I wouldn't be but 15-20 ft away from my router.

Dan

Not sure if Rat Shack will carry, but here is a review at Daves iPaq (http://www.davespda.com/reviews/other/sdsdiowifi.htm) . You can buy it here (http://www.esend.com/sandisk/products.asp?value=MEWS&valueIs=dept&mscssid=1E8GHQQNGATS8GWEM8800SK4NPR8ASC7) . I would recommend the one with 256MB so you have map storage.

[JGB]

Dan - yeah, you can probably get one at a Radio Scrap store, but don't you have a Circuit City or Best Buy or such?

Check out some prices and places right here on the Web.

Where did you buy the M5?

JB

[JGB]

RatMan - I think we may have the same opinion of Radio Shack.

I love their motto: "You have questions, we have dumb looks!"

That's how it usually goes, right?

[OWG]

Originally posted by JGB
RatMan - I think we may have the same opinion of Radio Shack.

I love their motto: "You have questions, we have dumb looks!"

That's how it usually goes, right?

LOL, yeah! Or maybe that quote is better for Best Buy, Rat Shacks should be "You have questions, we have answers, but they're wrong and we still don't have what you're looking for."

[Danzan]

Well, I don't really care for the place, but if they have what you need, and its 15 min away it works for me. I guess it all depends on what it is.
I bought my ique from someones ebay store in MI, I have checked a few places for the SDIO card, I already have a 256 meg mem card, loaded all my maps for a trip to florida i'll be taking in March. So far so good.. i'll probably buy one on ebay unless I find one for less at best Buy or ABC warehouse.

thanks again
Dan

[Danzan]

Can anyone tell me if the SDIO +256 meg card work with the Garmin Ique M5 pocket pc.
Thanks
Dan

[Danzan]

JB you mentioned getting wififofum for my m5, Is this software that looks for hotspots? or just a listing somewhere?

Would you know if the wi-fi +256 meg card work with my M5 I'm looking at one on ebay now.
Thnx
Dan

[JMckie]

wififofum looks for hotspots that are already in wifi range.

[AnswerDude]

Originally posted by Danzan
Can anyone tell me if the SDIO +256 meg card work with the Garmin Ique M5 pocket pc.
Thanks
Dan
You may want to follow this thread:
http://www.pdastreet.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=55645
A user is having problem with it, not sure yet if his M5 is defective or it's a flaw on this model.