:mad: hey, I have a IPAQ pocket PC hx2410. And I don't know how to get on the web.
Can any body tell my how to do it and if I need to go get a part or something. It has WIFI but it does not work for me. It has bluetooth but it can't work the my phone. Help PLEASE:mad:

First you need a wifi hotspot. Normally it would be a wireless router in your house that is connected to your ISP. You then configure the router with your wifi settings, then configure your PDA with the same settings and turn wifi on, and they should find each other within a couple minutes or so.

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Originally Posted by gregmjohn

:mad: hey, i have a IPAQ pocket pc hx2410. and i dont know how to get on the web.
can any body tell my how to do it and if i need to go get a part or something. it has WIFI but it does not work for me. it has bluetooth but it can't work the my phone. help PLEASE:mad:

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OK how about if I'm out how can I use my phone as a modem?
And what is a ISP I'm new to all this. How much is a router, because I'm not home that much.
I got the pda to get on line when I'm not home.

To use your cell phone as a modem, you need to consult the phone's user manual. Its different between models.

When you use your cell phone as a modem, you better be on some sort of data plan with your phone service provider, as data uploaded or downloaded using your cellular service is charged per kB, which can get very expensive...

Its also slow too, unless your on the latest 3G services...

Some cities have implemented wifi hotspots, such as in the downtown core, or business areas, but these usually cost money, and require a subscription or similar in order to know what are the wifi settings.

An ISP is an "Internet Service Provider". Each city, state or Country will have a number of ISPs, that you pay to have internet services, usually at home.

Routers are priced just like everything else, want more features, you pay a little more. Want a better brand, you pay a little more.

I deleted your response in another thread as it was a duplicate of this question. Its not a good idea to piggyback a question on someone else's thread or to post the same question in multiple places.

There are lots of WiFi hotspots around nowadays. Some municipalities are putting up free ones in public parks and other places. Starbucks, McDonalds and other similar places have fee based hotspots.

When you are within range of a hotspot, you select iPaq Wireless from the Start menu, then WiFi. This will open a screen where available networks are displayed so you can choose which to connect to.

Once you have established a connection you can connect to WEB based e-mail or use Pocket Outlook or some other e-mail client to retrieve your e-mail. To do so, you will need to setup an account with the POP3 and SMTP server info.

I didn't know the rules about piggybacking. I will work on that. Now is that all I can do from these hotspots is check emails?

LOL!! ISP That make sense.

I live in a townhouse so how big does my router have to be?
Ok I do know that I don't want slow, what will I have to do for that?

Thank both of you. I really need this help. So look out for me because I will be posting more questions that will make you two laugh.

No, a hotspot is a full Access point so any WiFi connection is a connection to the Internet. However, unless a WEB site has a special mobile version of their pages, surfing on such a small screen is not too practical. Also I think the 2410 uses 802.11b which is a slower protocol. And you really have no control over speed. There is no way to upgrade the 802.11 protocol built into the unit.

Just about any router can work within most homes. Unless you have a mansion you should do fine with any 802.11g or n router.