Wireless networking with Ipaq 3630

[**geezer**]

Hi. I have just bought an Ipaq 3630 with an expansion jacket for a PC card. I also have an 802.11b PC card. I am running a wireless network at home using a Netgear Modem/Router/Access Point with a 802.11b PC card in my notebook. My question - how can I configure my Ipaq to run on the network. I'm just not sure. Any help will be appreciated. Thanks. **geezer**

 

[Cwolly]

That's a loaded question, but basically you need to insert the card, and make sure the drivers and utilities are loaded for the card. Once that is done, you can go into "my network places" then "view network connections. You will see your wireless connection there. Right click and select "view available networks." Unless you have hidden your SSID for your wireless network it should show up. Then it is just a matter of connecting to that SSID.
Good Luck,
Cwolly

 

[**geezer**]

Thanks for the advice. What I'm not quite sure about is should I insert my PC card in my Ipaq (with expansion jacket) and connect to my PC via the ActiveSync cable and then load drivers and utilities. Or can I just do this with the PC card loaded into my PC, then attach to my Ipaq once set up. This is because I already have a PC card (802.11b) attached to my PC (notebook) for wireless access to my Netgear Modem/Router/Access Point. I would be grateful for your advice - I'm feeling my way in the dark a little. Thanks.

 

[Cwolly]

Sorry I actually gave you some bad advice before because I didn't read the question fully. I appologize. Yes I would go ahead and attach with the cable provided and load the drivers. Your Ipaq should actually connect to the wireless network automatically once you have set up the card.
Good luck,
Cwolly