MyWireless on IPAQ

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I would like to get MyWireless working with an IPAQ,
it is possible to go on line cause it has Outlook Express installed,
but how would I get it to 'see' The MyWireless modem?
If anyone can help. I'd really appreciate it.
 
If you're trying to connect the MyWireless modem directly to the iPaq, it won't work like that.

You'll have to have the MW modem connected to your PC, then run the iPaq through ActiveSync, either via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth (or use VPN, I think that works), and let it use the connection through your PC.
 
Heya Roynek,

To get this right is a 2 stage process... From what I've seen PPPoE is not currently supported on most PocketPC devices. Microsoft indicated that this is supported in Microsoft Windows CE 4.2 .NET edition. This support may well be available in the new Edition of Pocket PC 2003 that will be released before the end of the year.

I have not seen any 3rd party solutions for PPPoE on PocketPC.

Also, the only way to talk PPPoE to the MyWireless is with it's network cable connection...SO... you would need to connect a network (PCMCIA/SD based) card...

Basically this is getting WAY too complicated....

R
 
Ah,

Almost forgot but there's another option..... Get a 802.11 gateway or a Bluetooth gateway.

these generally will allow you to configure pppoe on the gateway and provide services to the IPAQ.

R
 
I too have an ipaq., and the option like this would be awesome.
Just to brag (or at least it was when i got it) i have an hp IPaq 5550

now,
the options i see as said before, broadband wireless router then use pppoe for connecting. I think that might actually work, and i will try it because i just need the ethernet cable, see no reason why it should not since if my hub/router supports broadband dialup it should work with the wireless pppoe. Now one has to lug 3 things all over, and not just one :) actually, i KNOW this will work because I have seen it work with adsl. Gorefest has it set up at his place like this, but it was a bit of a problem since i could use my ipaq from the street (before the wep encryption)

Ipaq that i have has a use interface but at the bottom is a bit proprietry connection for hte cradle.
Also, the Human interface stack is a bit proprietry to HP, they didnt use microsoft's one, which means that even if your device works with usb stuff will have to be tested. I will give more info, i read it somewhere, never needed to research it, i know it was an issue with bluetooth keyboards. I speak under correction because of lack of knowledge.

The thing i think might actually work better is getting something that will make your USB port to act like a com port, and that might work better since we know that you can use the modem like , well, a modem and IPAQ supports external modems. the connection might be not perfect but one could make one's own.http://www.ramelectronics.net/html/usb_serial.htm Drivers are the big no no, would have to write one's own for ipaq i think. I know of one person who could.


The other option I think we should explore is the PCMCIA jacket. This option might work the best. you can get a PCMCIA jacket for the ipaq, if i am not mistaken and this way you can possibly use a PCMCIA modem that would possible just be seen as another modem in your device. The problems here are drivers, once again i know to little of PCMCIA and the JACKETS to know of it will work.
http://www.expansys.com/product.asp?code=PCS-PDA-4054
http://www.expansys.com/product.asp?code=216198-B21


I bet you if we installed linux on the IPAQ, TheRodent would get it working within a week.


I didnt give any solution, just brainstorming possible unexplored ways.

btw, you guys know NASA is looking into making a Warp Drive , ala star trek style. brainstorm.
 
HEHEHE ...

Actualy I have a 5550 and a 3970 ... My 3970 bluetooth's to my linux box and can pppoe to the Mywireless... I just don't have any coverage - it seems to work just dandy...

Not willing to install familiar (www.handhelds.org) onto my 5550 just yet ;-)

R
 
According to the IPWireless website, Pocket PC 2002 is a supported OS for the PCMCIA card, so, in theory, putting one of those into an IPAQ PCMCIA jacket should work.
 
Thanks guys, The driver is the thing!
I need it to be portable to be honest I want to use it for testing signal strength and efficasy, I can-t climb on roofs with a laptop - I suppose I could but a little IPAQ would be so much more convenient. I don't mind a cable between the two.
Is there another Palm top that runs Linux or might have a driver.
I must say I fancy the direct PCNCIA card idea, but the drive is the thing. regards Roynek
TheRodent are you there can you help?
 
Fraid you're out of luck here. The USB support within handhelds is typically "device" only, meaning the handheld behaves as a USB DEVICE, not a USB master. Thus handheld won't be able to control the modem via USB, since it's a "slave", not a "master". There are converters available that allow handhelds to act like USB hosts, but they're compactflash->usb converters, which is a bit pointless.

The Sharp Zaurus can handle PPPoE connections under OpenZaurus/Zaurus's own linux-based OS, but that won't help you in reading signal strength, etc.

I'd honestly consider getting a proper notebook that's small form-factor like Sony's VAIO U3.

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If you want to do signal testing with the Ipaq, you could always have the modem connected to a laptop/desktop pc at ground level via a long cable then use Remote desktop via a wireless ethernet connection on you Ipaq to set up the antenna. This is exactly how I adjust my dish antenna on my roof. Modem is connected to my desktop in my office which also has a connection to a hub with wireless ethernet. Then I climb on the roof with my Ipaq and watch the signal strength from there.
 
ingeneous bck ;-) - simple and it works well. IF I get signal again I'll try it.

Rodent, I'll give it a go if I get signal (I have the ethernet cable )

R
 
I've got the HP4150, connecting through my wireless router...

It's great, can connect just about anywhere in the building.

What are the advantages of the 5550, most say the biometrics is just unneccesary.

I'd like to test the signal though, for use outdoors etc, discovering new wireless networks and so forth, but the built in wireless gives very little information regarding signal levels and available networks.

I've tried ministumbler but it's not compatible...

Any other software out there that can provide more detailed information?

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I've tried ministumbler but it's not compatible...
Any other software out there that can provide more detailed information?
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Apparently this supports the 4155, might do yours
http://www.wififofum.org/

This does (depending on the OS), but not for free http://www.cirond.com/site/customer_service/hardwarelist.htm
Review here
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1759,1492764,00.asp
 
Some of us have managed to get MyWireless working on some of the older I-PAQs using the PC sleeve and the PCMCIA MyWireless card. The software however was not compatible with the newer versions, I personally have the 5550 and it didn’t work. Hopefully the hardware supplier will release an alternative version soon.
 
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