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    Hudineker Posts: 3, Reputation: 1
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    Mar 7, 2007, 03:02 PM
    PDA Ethernet card?
    I'm looking for a way to connect a PDA to a wired network using an Ethernet cable.

    I would like to be able to do this without use of any other computer.

    I do quite a bit of travelling and the hotels I visit don't always have wireless connections but more often have wired networks in the rooms. When I purchase a PDA this would be a real bonus.

    The only hardware that I found is linked below but has been discontinued. :(
    CompactFlash 10/100Mbps Fast Ethernet Adapter

    Does such a thing exist for modern PDA's?

    Thanks!
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    Mar 8, 2007, 05:43 AM
    I had a quick look around and I couldn't really see anything. I think if you really need that internet connection in your hotel room you may have to pack a wireless router or similar in your suitcase. I know it's not ideal but I don't think companies see enough demand for this to make this kind of product available.
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    Mar 8, 2007, 07:17 AM
    Several manufacturer now make travel wireless routers. These are small size (a bit bigger than a pack of cigarettes). So you can connect it to the Ethernet connection in the room and then connect your PDA using the 802.11 feature. The cost would probably be similar to an adapter and more flexible.
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    Mar 8, 2007, 06:34 PM
    Thanks guys, I guess the whole wired network thing is really on it's way out.

    I'm not too familiar with the wireless stuff coming out since everything I own is still plugged into the wall.

    Any suggestions on who makes a fairly cheap/small/good quality wireless router that would be portable for this task?
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    Mar 8, 2007, 06:57 PM
    Linksys, D-Link.

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