wireless connection

[Jay Fooey]

Hi all,

I'm new to this, I'm looking to buy some wireless equipment, But I don't know what to buy ... I'm going to buy a axim x5 400mhz with the "True Mobile™ 1180 802.11b Wireless Compact Flash Card"

but I don't know what to buy to make a wireless connection for

(1) the Computer at work, to connect my axim to the network ...

(2) my computer at home, ...

I want to use Linksys because Dell has good prices on them and I can pay for it all at one time ! these are two items I was Looking at but I don't know if I can use either one BEFW11S4 or WAP11

any input would greatly be appreciated

Jay

[2_hotty]

Both of those will work for you. The difference between the two is: the WAP11 is just an access point, and the BEFW11S4 is a router with wireless access point.

Basically, with the BEFW11S4 you have the wireless access point, AND you can hook up to 4 computers to it via network cable. Connection in, and up to 4 computers hardwired, plus WiFi.

The WAP11 is just a wireless access point. Connection in, WiFi out.

I have the BEFW11S4 and I like it. I have 3 computers hooked up to it, plus I have my PDA and my laptop wireless.

[Computer Ninja]

Be sure the get the v2 of the WAP/Router. I believe v1 has some problems with DHCP and wireless. 2_Hotty actually can't get DHCP to work with his wireless cards.

[Duckman]

I purchased the Dell TrueMobile 1184 Wireless Broadband Router.

It has worked "flawlessly" as a DHCP server for my Axim and Home Computer. I have some friends that got the LinkSys router and they were all impressed with the level that the Dell router's firmware will go.

It is very flexible - Can set up a range of IP Addresses, you can assign IP Addresses to specific MAC addresses, etc.... B)

As for my card, I have posted on here before, I got an SMC Compact Flash/PCMCIA adaptor card. Actually, I ordered my Dell Axim over the phone with a rep and this is what he recommended. I am glad he did. It has great reception. My router is in the top level of my house, and I usually access the net from the basement. I have a Strong signal all of the time.

I have my home computer connected directly to the Router with an RJ45 cable. My cable modem connection is in the same room as the computer, so I did not need to go wireless with that connection.

I have seen on Dell's site wireless receivers for desktops that plug into a USB on the computer. They look like they would be pretty slick if you need to connect your desktop to your router in another room.

Hope that helps.

[Computer Ninja]

Thanks for the information.

[Jay Fooey]

Thanks for all the inputs, after reading 2_hotty's reply, I had placed my order with Dell for the Axim X5 400mhz and 2 linksys BEFW11S4 ... shipping date is feb/10th ... I can't wait !


Ummm if the Linksys BEFW11S4, isn't "V2" do you think Dell will exchange them if it doesn't work properly ?

[Computer Ninja]

Dell MAY replace it, but you have to prove to them that it doesn't work. Also, 2_hotty's router/wap might actually be faulty. So even if yours is not v2, it might still do wireless DHCP.

[Jay Fooey]

Thanks for your help Ninja!

[Computer Ninja]

I'm glad to help. Thanks for visiting the site. :alien:

[AMCMoe]

Originally posted by 2_hotty@Jan 16 2003, 12:10 AM
Both of those will work for you. The difference between the two is: the WAP11 is just an access point, and the BEFW11S4 is a router with wireless access point.

Basically, with the BEFW11S4 you have the wireless access point, AND you can hook up to 4 computers to it via network cable. Connection in, and up to 4 computers hardwired, plus WiFi.

The WAP11 is just a wireless access point. Connection in, WiFi out.

I have the BEFW11S4 and I like it. I have 3 computers hooked up to it, plus I have my PDA and my laptop wireless.

I have a question for you 2_hotty, or anyone else that can help. With the BEFW11S4 Linksys router, do you have to use it as a router? I already have a router here, but if i would get that, would i have to replace the router I have here with the BEFW11S4, or would I just be able to run a network cable from the BEFW11S4, to my wired router, and use it as an access point instead? :blink: I was only wondering because if that would work, that would allow for a little longer range for the WiFi card, a little over 200 more feet, which would allow the WCF11 to work at its almost farthest range B)

Adam