Hello

[claretkid]

I've dusted off the Psion 7 from its place on the top shelf, after 3 years using Palms of varios types its become clear that the Psion is a better option.

After browsing PDA Street I contacted Expansys who, amazingly, had personality modules in stock and I now have an upgraded, fully working 7Book. :)

However when it comes to WiFi it gets very confusing, I'm not sure exactly what is available or where from, or if it will work when I get it. The forums seem to be full of posts about the wrong kit / chipset etc.

Any help from you more experienced chaps out there? It would make the machine so much more use with Wireless.

[KvdS]

Wellcome back in the Psion community.

1) You did the upgrade to a 7Book, but did you also the upgrade in memory?
Chritoph Pulster (http://www.pulster.de/) have the 32MB memory (http://www.pulster.de/netbook_speicher.htm) in stock.

2) When you will work wireless, try the Orinoco silver (64bit encryption) or the gold (128 bit) card. That will solve your problem. I think that RichardQvS (http://www.pdastreet.com/forums/private.php?do=newpm&userid=45272) have these cards in stock.

[RichardQvS]

Hi Claretkid,

Here you can find a (not complete) list with compatible WiFi-cards: http://www.epocfaq.co.uk/faqNetworks.htm#LANcompat

I have tested several brands myself on my netBook like Wavelan (no WEP), Orinoco Gold, Compaq WL110 (= rebranded Orinoco Gold), Buffalo Airstation, Dell Truemobile. They all worked fine.

Richard van Stappershoef

[claretkid]

Thanks, I've found the link, they also have a Cisco WLan card for 29 euros, but I don't know how much power it needs - come to that I'm not sure which build of 7 I've got. I've e-mailed them for more details but can anyone identify it from the picture?

Just been tracking a 32mb RAM chip on e-bay - currently stands at £155 with over 3 days left to go!! Don't think I'll be going there.

[KvdS]

When you will work with a Cisco card, you don't have encryption. You must work with an open system.

[claretkid]

Thanks, Kees. I'll look for an Orinoco Gold I think, even though it obstructs the pen.

[KvdS]

I think that the Orinoco Gold is a good choice. ok it obstructs the pen, but you can now encrypt up to 128 bit.
128 Bit Encryption slow down the traffic, I think the 64 bit is a good alternative.
success.