wireless w/ipaq

External Since: Feb 01, 2004 Posts: 2

I have a hp ipaq 5140. I would like to be able to access the internet
no matter where i am. what extras do i need to make this happen?

External Since: Jan 12, 2004 Posts: 13

I believe that your IPAQ has the Wifi capability built-in. All you need now
is an account with a service provider (e.g. T-mobile Hotspots, etc). If you
do not want to be limited to "hotspot locations" then you will need to
sign-up for a data plan with your wireless provider (ATTWS, Verizon,
T-Mobile, etc).

Under the latter approach you will need to either:
a) Get a GSM modem card an additional account for the IPAQ (not
recommended)
b) Get a mobile phone that can connect via Bluetooth (don't mess with Irda)
with the IPAQ. I have AT&T and use the Siemens S56 which works very well
but there are several other brands (Ericcson T610, etc) which are probably
equally as good for this. The other advantage of going Bluetooth is that
you can share contacts, files and work with other bluetooth devices
(headsets, USB-PC).

Good luck

"Predator" <kobetiha.RemoveThis@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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> I have a hp ipaq 5140. I would like to be able to access the internet
> no matter where i am. what extras do i need to make this happen?