just bought a 3835 ipaq..need help to go wireless

[RedShark]

hi, i'm new to this pocket pc world and i'm not really sure what i need to go wireless. i bought my pocket pc at best buy and they told me that i had to connect to a computer or a phone jack, but i know that i can access the internet without going through a computer or phone jack. i just don't know what i need? :confused: i went to the compaq site where you can buy the accessories, but i'm not sure what i need to go completely wireless because i do alot of moving around and i want to be able to access the internet where ever i go...any help would greatly appeciated! thanks so much! :) :)

[stevemw]

Your best bet is buying a wireless modem card from a phone company that provides wireless ISP services. Verizon wireless support both the Aircard 300 (19.2Kps) and Arcard 550 (128Kps).

[RedShark]

well when i bought it at best buy they were running a special on msn so i signed up for msn so i have the internet provider, but i just need to get to it somehow :confused: :confused:

[cmedford]

Hi: I use my IPAQ this way -- I connect to a Sprint cell phone -- You have to make sure you buy a phone that has a Wireless PC Connection Card available for purchase (it's an accessory). Sprint didn't have very many cell phone models that had one . The connection card was around $100 (18 months ago). You have to have the expansion pack for the IPAQ as well--so you slide your expansion pack on your IPAQ and then you connect the PC connection card (which looks like a COMPAQ Flash card) into the slot--then you plug it into your telephone.

Then you have to configure your IPAQ for an internet connection --If you get this far let me know, and I can tell you what I know about how I set up my IPAQ for Earthlink connectivity--the dial ins could be a little different for each carrier. MSN probably can tell you how.

You'll probably be able to download your MSN emails AND send replies using your pocket inbox--since MSN is microsoft related. Microsoft has a free software that you can download for your IPAQ that sets it up for this. The rest of us who don't use MSN can receive email - but we can't send.

Enjoy !