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Jack2794 · May 9, 2008, 01:30 PM

Hi,

If I buy a pocket PC with an ethernet card does that mean I will be able to access the internet using my home wireless internet connection?

Thank you in advance for the help,

Jack

progunr · May 9, 2008, 02:31 PM

No.

An ethernet card allows a computer to communicate with other computers in a network.

You would need a wireless card for internet access.

With a normal card, you will need a service provider with a wireless router or you could get one from the cell providers for satellite access.

Jack2794 · May 9, 2008, 02:36 PM

Oh OK. Just another quick question then - if it connects to another PC in the network that is using the wireless internet connection will it work then?

Thank you for explaining - I'm not good at knowing what all these things do.

Jack

progunr · May 9, 2008, 03:42 PM

As long as the wireless connection is available to ALL users on that network, yes.

It will not transfer from one computer to yours.

Jack2794 · May 10, 2008, 04:49 AM

Thank you for your answer again. If I get a pocket PC with wifi will it be able to connect to the internet - I think you can but am not sure...
Thank you for your help,

Jack

progunr · May 10, 2008, 07:23 AM

Wifi means that it already has a wireless card built in but you still need an internet service provider and a wireless router.

If you really want access to the internet just about anywhere, you need the cell carrier satellite card. I think it runs about $99 a month for that service.

WiFi will still require that you be in the range of the wireless router to access the net, the cell service works just about anywhere.