The following are speeds at which you can get wireless. They vary by which network you are on:

GSM: (Global System for Mobile Communication) data transmitted at speeds up to 9.6Kbps

GPRS: (General Packet Radio Service) a 2.5G technology, bursts data in
packets at speeds around around 30 to 40Kbps and up to 56Kbps

1xRTT: Single carrier (1x) Radio Transmission Technology, an evolution of CDMA, provides greater network capacity and packet-switched data transmissions at 40 to 60Kbps and up to 144Kbps.

CDPD: (Cellular Digital Packet Data) also called wireless IP, enables 19.2Kbps transmission rates.

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Who provides wireless service?

There are several different carriers of wireless service through MobilePlanet. AT&T Wireless, Verizon, Sprint, and T-Mobile all have different rate plans. Click here for rate plans.

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What are the differences between the different wireless networks?

• GSM: This stands for global system for mobile communications, and is the standard transmission and reception technology used for wireless phones in Europe and much of the rest of the world outside the U.S. Most countries, logically, decided to pick a single, standard wireless phone technology years ago, and they settled on GSM. The U.S., incredibly, refused to settle on a standard and that blunder has resulted in a patchwork of multiple, incompatible technologies. The result has been better and more innovative wireless phones and wireless services in Europe than in the U.S.
GSM exists in the U.S., and is gaining ground here, though it is broadcast on a different frequency than the system used in Europe. It is used by companies including VoiceStream, Cingular and AT&T, which is in the process of converting its network to GSM.

• CDMA: The most widespread of the three main wireless phone technologies used in the U.S., it stands for code-division multiple access, and is the system used by Verizon and Sprint.

• TDMA: This stands for time-division multiple access, and is the third of the three major U.S. wireless technologies. It has been mainly used by AT&T, which is abandoning it for GSM.

These are the current systems in the U.S. The following terms, describing future technologies, have a lot more hype surrounding them.

• 3G: This is the Holy Grail of wireless systems, a new "third-generation" standard that supposedly allows for high-speed, always-on data transmission and reception. It promises to handle e-mail, instant messaging and Web browsing as smoothly as current wired technologies. It is supposed to be able to transmit data at speeds up to two megabits a second -- faster than most home DSL and cable-modem connections. But many 3G tests have been disappointing, and phone carriers are having trouble getting it off the ground.

• 2.5G: This is an interim step toward 3G, and is arriving in the U.S. this year. It supposedly gets peak data speeds of 144 kilobits per second, more than double the speed of a home dial-up modem and much faster than the data speed of about 10 kbps achieved by current wireless phones. But most users, most of the time, will see much lower speeds of around 50 kbps, which is about as fast as a home dial-up modem.

• GPRS: This is the name for the 2.5G system that will work on GSM phone networks. It stands for general packet radio service.

• 1xRTT: Sometimes known as CDMA2000 1x, this is the CDMA operators' 2.5G technology -- their answer to GPRS.

These wireless technologies are all for wide-area networks, like cellphone systems, that must stretch for miles. But there are two very important local-area, or short-range, wireless technologies that are already here and are likely to become more common and vital in coming years.

• Wi-Fi: This is one of the two, a wireless networking technology for PCs and PDAs that allows multiple devices to share a single high-speed Internet connection over a distance of about 300 feet. It can also be used to network a group of PCs without wires. Wi-Fi is spreading like wildfire in homes, offices and public places such as Starbucks coffee shops, hotels and airports.
If you walk into one of these Wi-Fi-equipped places with a properly equipped PC or PDA, you can quickly be on the Internet at true broadband speeds, as if you were connected by wire to a DSL line or cable modem. Wi-Fi is very fast. It can transmit data at speeds of up to 11 megabits per second.

• Wi-Fi 5: A new version of Wi-Fi that's even faster, with a maximum speed of 54 megabits per second.

• 802.11b: The old techie name for Wi-Fi. (The techie name for the new Wi-Fi 5 is 802.11a.)

• Bluetooth: The other short-range wireless technology; it replaces cables over very short distances -- roughly 30 feet or less. Bluetooth, slower than Wi-Fi at about one megabit per second, is designed to link a cellphone to a laptop, or a PDA to a cellphone, or a laptop to a printer -- all without cables

What is Bluetooth? How does it work?

Bluetooth is a short-range (usually 30 feet or less) wireless technology that replaces cables between two Bluetooth-enabled devices such as a cell phone and a notebook, a PDA and a cell phone, cell phone and a headset, or a notebook and a printer.

For additional wireless information, please visit our Bluetooth glossary.

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What is 802.11b? How does it work?

802.11b, also known as Wi-Fi, is a wireless networking technology that allows for multiple PDA devices to share a single high-speed Internet connection over a distance of about 300 feet by using an Access Point. Wi-Fi connections are very fast, operating at speeds of up to 11 megabits per second.

For more information, please see our wireless glossary, click here.

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How do I go wireless with my Palm device?

The Palm m100 and m500 Series devices come preloaded with Palm Mobile Connectivity software. With this software and a data-enabled mobile phone* or wireless modem*, you can access the Internet or check e-mail on the go!

*ISP required for wireless connectivity. Click here for Wireless Service Carriers and rate plans.

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How do I go wireless with my Pocket PC?

There are two basic ways that you can go wireless with a Pocket PC: you can connect with an ISP* via your mobile telephone or by using a wireless modem. Axiontech.com carries modems and wireless cards for your Pocket PC device

*ISP required for wireless connectivity.

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How do I go wireless with my notebook computer?

There are two basic ways that you can go wireless with a notebook computer: you can connect with an ISP* via your mobile telephone or by using a wireless modem. MobilePlanet offers a variety of digital phone cards, cables, and wireless modems that will allow you to go wireless. For information about what solution will work best with your device, check out TechDepot's Wireless Notebook Computer Finder .

*ISP required for wireless connectivity.

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Palm (Answers)

What are the differences between Palm and Pocket PC devices? Click Here for Chart

Pocket PCs and Palm devices do have some notable differences.

Pocket PCs tend to have faster processors and greater storage capacity as compared with Palm devices. Pocket PCs also tend to come equipped with built-in Internet* capability.

Palm, on the other hand, has a very user-friendly set-up and is a perfect organizer capable of storing names and addresses of contact information. In addition, you can access the Internet* with a data-enabled mobile phone or modem.

Most Pocket PCs come with color display and have the capability of running programs such as Microsoft Word and Excel. In addition, Pocket PCs can support audio and video.

With few exceptions, Palm devices do not support audio and video files. However, these device tend to be less expensive and simple to operate.

*Requires the use of an ISP

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What is Bluetooth? How does it work?

Bluetooth is a short-range (usually 30 feet or less) wireless technology that replaces cables between two Bluetooth-enabled devices such as a cell phone to a notebook, a PDA to a cell phone, cell phone to a headset, or a notebook to a printer.

For additional wireless information, please visit our Bluetooth FAQs Page.

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How do I go wireless with my Palm device?

The Palm m100 and m500 Series devices come preloaded with Palm Mobile Connectivity software. With this software and a data-enabled mobile phone or modem*, you can access the Internet or check e-mail on the go!

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How can I print from my Palm device?

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Pocket PC Answers

I just received my iPAQ. What do I need to do to set it up?

When you first receive your Compaq iPAQ you have to first flip the power switch to the on position before you can set up or even charge the unit. On the bottom of the iPAQ you'll find a tiny door that slides open. Using a paper clip, pen, or even the tip of your stylus, carefully slide the door to the right to open it. Inside you will see a tiny white switch. Flip that switch to your left to turn the unit on. Now you're ready to set up your iPAQ!

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I just bought a Pocket PC and I would like to synchronize at work. What do I do?

Most Pocket PCs, namely the Compaq IPAQ and the Jornada 567 ship with a USB cradle. If you have a Windows NT/ME desktop at work you will need to purchase a serial cradle or cable. Windows NT/ME will only allow serial connections. Once you have purchased your new cradle, have your network administrator install Activesync on your workstation so you can easily sync your information.

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If I have a serial cradle instead of a USB cradle, do I have to set up my Pocket PC differently?

How do I set up an Internet connection with my Pocket PC and my cell phone?

Just follow these simple steps:

Attach the cell phone to your PPC.
Hit the “Start” button at the top left hand corner.
Click on the “Settings” option.
Click on the “Connections” tab at the bottom.
Click on the “Modem” icon.
Click on the “New Connection” option inside the dialogue box.
If you wish, enter a name for this new connection.
For data cables, make sure “Hayes Compatible on COM1” is selected under the “Select a Modem” menu. For DPCs, make sure the “Socket” option is selected.
Hit “Next” when you are finished.
Enter the ISP access phone number in the “Phone Number” field. Enter an area code in the “Area Code” field if you wish.
Hit “Next”.
Uncheck both options in the next window.
Hit “Finish”.
Hit the “OK” button on the top right.
To connect, hit the “Start” menu button at the top left.
Hit the “Programs” option.
Hit the “Connections” icon.
Hit the icon with the name that corresponds to the name of the connection created in Step 7.
Enter your user name, password, and domain as needed. Check the “Save Password” option if you don’t wish enter this information again.
Make sure that in the “Dial From” option you have “Home” selected
Click on the “Connect” button.
The PPC should now be dialing out to the ISP of your choice.

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How do I set up an Internet connection with my Pocket PC 2002 OS device and my cell phone?

Just follow these simple steps:

Attach the cell phone to your PPC.
Hit the “Start” button at the top left hand corner.
Click on the “Settings” option.
Click on the “Connections” icon.
Click on the Modify button.
Click on the “New Connection” option inside the dialogue box.
If you wish, enter a name for this new connection.
For data cables, make sure “Hayes Compatible on COM1” is selected under the “Select a Modem” menu. For DPCs, make sure the “Socket” option is selected.
Hit “Next” when you are finished.
Enter the ISP access phone number in the “Phone Number” field. Enter an area code in the “Area Code” field if you wish.
Hit “Next”.
Uncheck both options in the next window.
Hit “Finish”.
Hit the “OK” button on the top right.
To connect, hit the “Connect” button.
Enter your user name, password, and domain if needed. Check the “Save Password” option if you don’t wish to enter this information again.
Hit the “Connections” icon.
Hit the icon with the name that corresponds to the name of the connection created in Step 7.
Enter your user name, password, and domain as needed. Check the “Save Password” option if you don’t wish enter this information again.
Click on the “OK” button.
The PPC should now be dialing out to the ISP of your choice.

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How do I set up a telnet connection to my iPAQ 3800/3900 Series Pocket PC?

Just follow these simple steps:

Hit the Start menu and select Settings.
Click on the "Connections" tab.
Click on the "Connections" icon.
Click the Modify button under the Internet Settings Heading.
Click on the "New" option.
Enter a name for the connection you will be setting up and make sure “Hayes Compatible on COM1” is selected under “Select a Modem”.
Click the “Advanced…” button.
Uncheck all three boxes under“ Terminal”.
Click on the “ok” button at the top.
Uncheck both boxes in this screen.
Hit “Next”.
Click on the “Finish” button.
Click on the “ok” button at the top.
Click on the “Connect” button.
You do not need to enter a user name, password, or domain. Just click on the “ok” button.
A telnet screen should appear with a dialog box showing you the status of the connection. Click on the “Hide” button.
You are now ready to use the telnet screen.

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What is Bluetooth? How does Bluetooth work?

Bluetooth is a short-range (usually 30 feet or less) wireless technology that replaces cables between two Bluetooth-enabled devices such as a cell phone to a notebook, a PDA to a cell phone, cell phone to a headset, or a notebook to a printer. For additional wireless information, please visit our Bluetooth Glossary.

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How do I video conference with the Nexicam2?

Hit the Start menu.
Hit “NexianPhone”.
Enter the IP address using the keypad.
Hit the “Talk” button.
Hit the screen icon (third icon from the “File” button.

You should see an image of the other person in real time.

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How do I reset my iPAQ 3800/3900 series Pocket PC?
A full reset restarts the device and removes nearly all information stored in RAM memory, including data files and system settings. A full reset should be performed only if a normal reset does not solve a system lockup or failure. A full reset returns the unit to the factory defaults.

How do I reset my hp Jornada device?

The following information applies only to HP Jornada devices.
Model name
Soft reset Hard reset
HP Jornada 420, 430, and 430se Press RESET on the back of the device with the stylus.
Remove the batteries and press RESET for 5+ seconds.
HP Jornada 520, 525, 540, 545, 547, and 548 Press the red RESET button on the back of the device.
Press and hold the RESET button and Press ON/OFF.
HP Jornada 564, 565, 567, and 568 Press the red RESET button on the back of the device.
Remove the main and backup battery for five minutes.
HP Jornada 680, 680e, 690, 690e, 710, 720 and 728. Press the red RESET button on the left by the Tab and Q keys.
Remove the main and backup battery for five minutes.
HP Jornada 820 / 820e Press the red RESET button in the right corner by the ON/OFF key.
Remove the main and backup batteries for five minutes.
HP Jornada 928 Press the red RESET button on the back of the device.
Press and hold the RESET button and Press ON/OFF.

What is memory used for on a Pocket PC?

Most PPCs have 32 or 64 Megs of RAM (memory), 16, 32 or 48 Megs ROM (where the OS and built-in applications are "permanently" stored) and a StrongARM processor running at 206 MHz or the newer XScale processors running at 300 or 400 MHz. Quite a lot of power in a small device! Most PPCs also has one SD card slot (generally used for memory cards) and some have a CompactFlash Card slot, generally used for adding more memory (these are the same memory cards many digital cameras use). The CF expansion slot can also accommodate CF modems, Ethernet cards and WiFi (802.11b wireless Ethernet networking) cards. Except for the now discontinued HP Jornada line, the CF slot is type II. Type II slots can also take type I cards. The iPAQ offers an accessory sleeve that allows it to take PCMCIA cards such as the Toshiba PC Card 2 and 5 gig hard drives and full size PCMCIA network/wireless cards such as the Verizon AirCard.

How do I go wireless with my Pocket PC?

There are two basic ways that you can go wireless with a Pocket PC: you can connect with an ISP via your mobile telephone or by using a wireless modem. MobilePlanet offers a variety of digital phone cards, cables, and wireless modems that will allow you to go wireless. For information about what solution will work best with your device, check out our Wireless Pocket PC Comparison Chart. Click here.

*ISP required for wireless connectivity. Click here for Wireless Service Carriers and rate plans.

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How do I go wireless with my notebook computer?

There are two basic ways that you can go wireless with a notebook computer: you can connect with an ISP* via your mobile telephone or by using a wireless modem. Click here to shop merchants for notebooks and accessories.

*ISP required for wireless connectivity. Click here for Wireless Service Carriers and rate plans.

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How can I print from my notebook?

There are several printing solutions that will work with most notebook computers. ANy wired or portbable printer will work. Click here to shop for portable printers- mobile printers (color and black and white)at Axiontech.com

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How can I scan using my notebook?

Any scanner will work. Scannerseasily attach through your notebook computer’s USB port! Click here to shop for scanners and notebook accesories.

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What is Bluetooth? How does it work?

Bluetooth is a short-range (usually 30 feet or less) wireless technology that replaces cables between two Bluetooth-enabled devices such as a cell phone to a notebook, a PDA to a cell phone, cell phone to a headset, or a notebook to a printer. For additional wireless information, please visit our Bluetooth Glossary

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What is a Smartphone?

Smartphones combine the conveniences of a PDA with those of a mobile phone into one device. You can get a large data capacity, calendar, and contact list functions with Internet* capabilities and, at least, basic text editing. Some Smartphones are Microsoft Word/Excel compatible. Examples: Motorola MPx 200, Samsung i500 and Handspring Treo 600 Palm.

What is the difference between Pocket PC and Smartphones?

Basically, the Smartphone adds the functionality of a mobile phone to a PDA device. Some Smartphone devices will have much of the same functionality of a Pocket PC: a large data capacity, calendar, and contact list functions with Internet* capability. However, not all Smartphone devices contain all of these functions.

I just received my iPAQ. What do I need to do to set it up?

I just bought a Pocket PC and I would like to synchronize at work. What do I do?

If I have a serial cradle instead of a USB cradle, do I have to set up my Pocket PC differently?

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