CF Wi-Fi suggestions for Ipaq 2215

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Jon S. - 29 Dec 2003 18:17 GMT

Hello all,

I am fairly new to the Pocket PC world and am trying to decide on the best
choice for a CF Wi-Fi card for my new 2215. Based on reviews I have read
from many different sources, I have narrowed my decision to 3 choices. I am
looking for ease of use and setup, as well as utilizing the most of the
particular card's features with the new Windows Mobile 2003 and my 2215. Any
suggestions as to which card I might have the best luck with out of the
package? The 3 CF Wi-Fi cards I am looking at are, Socket, Ambicom, and
D-Link. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

-J

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Herb Martin - 29 Dec 2003 20:20 GMT

I like the SanDisk with 128MB of RAM for my Casio Pocket PC 2002.

Works (better and quicker than the built-in IPAQ 5555 top of the line
wireless)
and it cost about $10 more than a card without memory.

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FRG - 29 Dec 2003 23:31 GMT

I use the Socket. Worked the first time and has the highest transmitt power
while having the lowest standby power.

Bullet proof.

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David Hettel MS MVP - Mobile Devices - 30 Dec 2003 02:32 GMT

Hmm I don't have a 2215, But I have seen lots of people posting with
problems with the Symbol/Socket and Windows Mobile 2003. I have used a
Symbol card with PPC2002 and was happy with it. Windows Mobile 2003 requires
all new drivers, and most manufactures are giving a very strip down set of
drivers and no utilities at all. I have also heard reports of problems with
the SanDisk card, and Windows Mobile 2003. Smart thing might be to wait a
bit longer.

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- 30 Dec 2003 03:36 GMT

DH [Mon, 29 Dec 2003 21:32:41 -0500]:

> Windows Mobile 2003 requires > all new drivers

One might think that, but D-Link's 660W 2002 driver works fine on 2003,
and on the iPAQ 2200 specifically. D-link's 2003 driver works fine, too.
That's not a given, though, but for that particular product/package it is.

To OP/JS: Get a d-link dcf-660w. Runs about $60 US, everyday. It works
very well on the iPAQ 2200 (and probably any PPC).

I would avoid Socket/Symbol WLAN on an iPAQ 2200 specifically, and probably
avoid it for 2003 in general. It does works fine in 2002, though. Don't
be fooled by the "100 mW max power" you see on the back; it's not putting
out that much (nor would you really need it too). More important is
the receive sensitivity. Unfortunately, unlike EVERY other manufacturer
I've come across, Socket/Symbol don't divulge that sort of detail so you
have no idea how well it should do on the receiving end. In case you didn't
know, 99% of the data moved will be on the receive side of your PPC, at
least it's that way here.

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been - 30 Dec 2003 15:59 GMT

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I use the Socket CF wifi. It works and pretty well. I do have issues with
performance but not connectivity. However, for average use I think it is a
very fine card. I use it for stuff like watching videos across my network
while I'm working on something in the garage or out back and it can
sometimes be a problem.

As for the rest I suggest that not only do you read reviews but, you go to
the vendor's website and view the forums. You'll get a better gauge of the
problems people are having with the cards than the reviews.

If you do buy a Socket just remember to download the driver from their site
and do not install from the CD. Also, the Socket CF Wireless card's OEM is
Symbol. You can use that in the future should you have problems with the
drivers. Symbol doesn't have WM2003 drivers but, they may come out with them
and provide better performance. *shrug*

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