HP IPAQ 2215

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Dave40Mi

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#3052 29-Dec-2004 16:32

Hello

I have a IPAQ 2215 with a Wireless G Access point (WAP-54G). I also have a CompactFlash Card USB Adapter (RS-232 Serial Adapter Version:2.0). I have heard someone say maybe I need a BlueTooth phone to make it work.....I don't think this is the answer.
I have been unable to get this to work wirelessly or even get online when my 2215 is in the cradle. Does anyone have any answers?

Thank you
David

Sooner Al

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#11401 30-Dec-2004 01:59

You need to purchase either an 802.11b or 802.11g card for your PocketPC...

Linksys is now offering this 802.11g card in a CF form factor...Note this card is also compatible with 802.11b networks...

http://www.linksys.com/products/product.asp?grid=33&scid=36&prid=628

Other folks like either the Symbol or Socket 802.11b cards...

http://www.symbol.com/products/wireless/la4137.html
http://www.socketcom.com/product/WL6004-322.asp

...or a SD form factor 802.11b card...

http://www.socketcom.com/product/WL6200-480.asp

Another option is a combination memory/802.11b card...

http://www.sandisk.com/retail/c-plus-wifi-cf.asp
http://www.sandisk.com/retail/256mb-wifi-sd.asp

Note that I have not used any of these cards...

As always, YMMV...

Dave40Mi

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#11402 30-Dec-2004 04:31

The HP 2215 that I bought doesn't have a compact flash slot (Circuit City told me I needed this to make the BlueTooth work, my $50.00 loss).

The instructions say-----
Connecting to the Internet
Use your iPAQ Pocket PC to connect to the Internet or your Work
network.
To send and receive e-mail with Inbox and to view Web sites
with Pocket Internet Explorer, you must set up a remote
connection with devices such as a CompactFlash (CF) modem
card, Secure Digital Input/Output (SDIO) modem card, ethernet
card, or a wireless 802.11x card. (Another option) is to use a
Bluetooth-enabled device such as a phone or >(LAN Access point)<

Note:>(LAN Access point)< Now back to what I have is a IPAQ 2215 with a Wireless G Access point (WAP-54G). Is this to say that my BlueTooth that is built in to my HP 2215 is useless and I now have to buy a special wireless SD Card to make this work with my Comcast service provider? Is this to say that my Wireless G Access point (WAP-54G) is not compatable with my built in Bluetooth?
Thank you
David

Sooner Al

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Master Geek

#11403 30-Dec-2004 05:08

Well, unless I'm reading the specifications from HP wrong the iPAQ 2215 comes with both a SD slot (SDIO) and a CF slot (Type II)...

Have you physically looked at the device to see if in fact you have a SD and a CF slot? Have you read your User's Guide?

The bottom line is your wireless access point will NOT communicate with a Bluetooth device. Your wireless access point is an 802.11g/b device and you must use an 802.11g/b card in your iPAQ 2215 if you want to communicate with your wireless access point....

Dave40Mi

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#11405 30-Dec-2004 05:45

What part of this don't you understand.....the IPAQ 2215 DOESN'T have a CF slot, it only has a SD slot. I physically looked. I also quoted you directly from the USER'S GUIDE. Now with that being said, if I go out and buy this 802.11g/b card will I have to buy anything else? Since I have to pull out my 128MB sd card and replace it with a 802.11g/b card what can I do about storage? Do they make a 802.11g/b card with storage? HP sold me this 2215 with BlueTooth knowing BlueTooth doesn't work!

Thank you
David

Sooner Al

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Master Geek

#11407 30-Dec-2004 07:27

See my first reply for information about combination SD cards with memory and 802.11b functionality.

See the Geekzone Bluetooth guides if you want to use BT with a BT interface in your PC or with a BT equiped mobile phone...

http://www.geekzone.co.nz/content.asp?contentid=449

Good luck...

kincaidcharade

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#11485 2-Jan-2005 04:20

>>>>What part of this don't you understand.....the IPAQ 2215 DOESN'T have a CF slot, it only has a SD slot. I physically looked. I also quoted you directly from the USER'S GUIDE. <<<<

[edited by moderator] the 2210/2215 absolutely does have a CF slot, and an SD slot.

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#11491 2-Jan-2005 13:19

It seems correct. The HP iPAQ h2215 specs page clearly indicates SD and CF slots.

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Sooner Al

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#11513 3-Jan-2005 05:02

kincaidcharade and Mauricio...

I think you guys are beating a dead horse so to speak. I don't think the original poster is open to the suggestion that he doesn't quite understand the capabilities/functions of his iPAQ 2215...:-)

Later...

SMYKUL

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#12052 22-Jan-2005 01:35

LOL, i have a 2210 and i thoght the same thing, there is a cresent moon shape on the back of the device at the top, the translucent red part actually comes out if you pull it and the cf slot is under that :)