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maxp99
12-18-2002, 03:09 PM
OK I just purchased a Dell Axim and I'm not gonna get it until early January. I know very little about networking. I have a cable modem which connects to a Linksys 4-Port Cable/DSL Router (BEFSR41 ver 2) (not the wireless one). A PC, PS2 and XBOX take up 3 of the 4 ports.

Question..is there any wireless (or even wire-full for that matter) way to connect the Axim to the internet with this setup? Or do I need a wireless router? Is there something I can plug into the last port of the router that would interact with something I plug into the PDA (a wireless CF card?).

I obviously would only expect this to work around the house, Im not expecting to bring it to work and connect to home.

Thanks for any help.
gamoooos
12-18-2002, 04:02 PM
no need... You can actually access the internet if you're unit is syncronized to your pc via usb cable or cradle. But if you want to actual networking, then you can buy a CF Network card. And then use one of your hub ports for your dell.
maxp99
12-18-2002, 05:20 PM
Thanks for the help. Forgive me though I have no clue about the CF netword card. I assume then the card has two parts? One that plugs into the router and one that plugs into the Axim? Or would I need 2 cards?
maxp99
12-18-2002, 05:51 PM
Bottom line is I guess, is there something i can plug into the router that will connect to the dell without wires. Some kinda adapter that would sent a signal that could be picked up by a CF card in the dell.

I assume 2 cards would not be the answer.
wunderkinder
12-18-2002, 06:03 PM
If you buy a wireless (802.11) CF card and you want to connect to your home network, I would recommend that you simply add a wireless access point to your network. Check out www.linksys.com for a complete list of wireless products.
gamoooos
12-18-2002, 08:51 PM
Just to add to wunderkinder's post. I would replace the current router you have with a wireless router. I personally have a 4 port wireless router made by D-link. It's wireless and has an extra 4 ports in the back for your non wireless peripherals. So just replace your router with a 4 port wireless router. I suggest D-Link or SMC. Some people love Linksys, but I'm not a fan, heard of some issues with some of their models.