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Will a wifi card in my HP iPAQ 6515 connect to the internet via my wireless DSL modem/router at home?
Question : Will a wifi card in my HP iPAQ 6515 connect to the internet via my wireless DSL modem/router at home?
I recently purchased a Cingular HP iPAQ 6515. If I get a wifi card for it, will I then be able to access the internet on the other side of my house using my pre-existing internet connection, which is DSL from our local phone company? We have a wireless DSL modem which is also a router and currently have 2 desktop computers operating from this modem/router, but these are in close proximity to each other and connected via an ethernet cable. I’d like to be able to use my iPAQ for internet functions when I’m in other parts of the house, but I didn’t want to pay Cingular an extra monthly charge for data-connect services if I’m able to connect to my DSL service at home. If a wifi card will enable me to do this, can you recommend which one works best with the iPAQ 6515? Thank you for your help.
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Best answer:
Answer by Doug W
You’re DSL modem isn’t wireless. You have to buy a wireless router such as a Linksys WRT54GS, and the wifi card.
On top of that, if it’s cingular branded, then no. They want you to use their service. For the price of the Ipaq you could have probably bought yourself a laptop.
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#2 written by Todd G 1 year ago
I did not know that they had come out with the wifi card for this unit. But when it is out, then you should have no problem connecting to any wireless Internet connection that you have the password for or for wireless access points without password protection (ie Atlanta Bread Co….etc)
As far as your home network, you need to make sure that it is in fact wireless capable and able to receive signals throughout your house. I have a range expander to get the signal strong enough to enable me to sit on the porch or upstairs.
Unfortunately, you will find that you will want to surf on your phone at other locations that do not have a hot spot and that will mean that you will have to pay cingular. And if you plan to do a lot of surfing, then it is worth it. But if you ONLY plan to use the phone to surf at your house away from your desktop connection, save yourself the time and get an inexpensive laptop. It will only run you a couple of more hundred than the phone and the Internet will be exactly like your desktops. You will quickly tire of the small screen and the minimal graphics that you get on your phone. The Internet was not meant for phones. Just the ability to stay in touch.
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#3 written by mranswerguy 1 year ago
If you’re router is wireless then it should work fine. Expect signal strength to vary however, based a lot on the quality of all parts involved and the construction of the house. They seem to really limit the transmission signal, but you can pick up little signal boosters to place around the house if need be (more money of course). Even in my small apartment, I find wireless to be a little weak, and I have problems maintaining a connection reliably, especially given that there are other broadcasters in the area. Still, it beats running cords all over the place.
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You should be able to connect to any wireless connection. The distance away from the router may have an impact. I was not able to use my wireless throughout my house until I bought a more powerful “N” router.
The old ones (the “G” routers) just weren’t powerful enough to send the signal throughout the whole house.