wifi help

[SportsRacer]

Okay, so I have this new HP ipaq rz1715 with an SD card slot. I would like to get online with it wirelessly.

Now, I know that it says it is Wi-Fi compatable. But I would like to know if this thingy (http://www.avtoybox.com/sdwsdb-000-a10m.html) is what I should get. Also, I already have a 802.11g/2.4 GHz wireless router, so would I need to get anything else?

Thanks a lot.

[htismaqe]

That looks like what you would need.

[SportsRacer]

That looks like what you would need.

Great! So with my router I'll be able to get online rigjt away, then?

[Vegas_Dave]

as long as your ipaq has an SDIO slot, then yes. You can also get those cards with 256MB storage built in to the same card as well.

[SportsRacer]

as long as your ipaq has an SDIO slot, then yes. You can also get those cards with 256MB storage built in to the same card as well.

great. I already have a 1 Gb card, so I'll ave money and get the straight wifi card

[Cntrygal]

Okay, so I have this new HP ipaq rz1715 with an SD card. I would like to get online with it wirelessly.

Now, I know that it says it is Wi-Fi compatable. But I would like to know if this thingy (http://www.avtoybox.com/sdwsdb-000-a10m.html) is what I should get. Also, I already have a 802.11g/2.4 GHz wireless router, so would I need to get anything else?

Thanks a lot.


Umm. Yeah. :spock:

[SportsRacer]

Umm. Yeah. :spock:

I have no idea what I just said either.

[SportsRacer]

any further advice would be greatly appreciated.

[HC_Chief]

That card says "Enables device connection to 802-11b access point"... may not be compatible w/ your 802.11g.... better double-check first.

[SportsRacer]

That card says "Enables device connection to 802-11b access point"... may not be compatible w/ your 802.11g.... better double-check first.

so, what does that mean? how do I check?

[Cntrygal]

so, what does that mean? how do I check?


It means for a case of beer, I'll fix it for you. :shrug:

[XXXshogunXXX]

Okay, so I have this new HP ipaq rz1715 with an SD card. Thanks a lot.

card slot or card? do you have an integrated wireless card?

[htismaqe]

That card says "Enables device connection to 802-11b access point"... may not be compatible w/ your 802.11g.... better double-check first.

802.11g is backwards compatible with 802.11b. The 802.11b card will connect to an 802.11g AP at 11Mbits/sec...

[HC_Chief]

so, what does that mean? how do I check?

Nevermind... 802.11g is backwards-compatible w/ 802.11b (I just checked the RFC). You should be gtg w/ that card :thumb:

[SportsRacer]

802.11g is backwards compatible with 802.11b. The 802.11b card will connect to an 802.11g AP at 11Mbits/sec...

So... in other words, I can buy this card and it will work in my house.

[HC_Chief]

doh! Sneaky bastid :D

[htismaqe]

so, what does that mean? how do I check?

See my previous post. You'll be fine.

[SportsRacer]

card slot or card? do you have an integrated wireless card?

oh, just a slot. whoops.

[XXXshogunXXX]

then yes..that wireless card will work with your computer.

[SportsRacer]

Thanks to all who helped. Your rep will arrive in 3-5 business days.