alex.eecen
19th May 2005, 03:40 AM
I have been looking over every bit of info that there is for the socket sdio wlan card.
test this, test that with not much success :twisted: - until now :D . I'm runnig the socket sdio card with the sandisk drivers. Now I think the major catch is in the compatibility of software interfaces and the dreaded drivers.
Device info:
ROM version: 1.06.00 WWE
ROM date: 01/06/05
Radio version:1.05.00
Protocol version: 1337.39
ExtROM version: 1.06.110 WWE
Windows Mobile 2003 SE
Version 4.21.1088 (Build 14235.2.0.0)
I'm not planning on upgrading the ROM version either as there are not really that many huge changes in structure.
I run the sandisk drivers (ok, i know they have not been updated since 2003 - but they seem to be stable) - found here http://www.sandisk.com/download/drivers/wifi/setup03.exe and with the socket wifi companion only (version 2.5A) - found here ftp://ftp.socketcom.com/wlan/WTMESetup.exe
After each install (install driver - reset, install wifi comp - reset) I soft reset the device.
At this point I had also found that the finger antenna thing kind of worked but was a bit hap hazzard. The alum foil was a bit of a laugh to - reminded me a lot of primary/junior schiool days So I was at work and a bit board - I found two display pins (I will upload an image of the card and pins a bit later) and used a bit of sticky tape to attach one to each side of the sdio card - looks a bit like a tazzer without the kick) You can get away with just one, but it looked a bit boring - at 23mtrs and through two solid walls it still had 94%.
Under setting > connections > connections > advanced > select networks
I created a new connection called Wifi Network. Under Proxy Settings I ticked "This network connects to the internet" only > ok. Select the "wifi network" from the box "Programs that automatically connect to the internet should connect using" > OK.
When trying to access a wireless network suggest you selct this as you interenet setting as it will stop the gprs from trying to connect and over write any wifi/driver settings. now put the sdio card in the sd slot and soft reset.
If all goes well, when your pocketpc starts up the card should flash quickly for a bit, then go to a steady half second flashes. The wifi companion should start up and search for avaliable networks - top of screen (magnifying glass and antenna).
All should go well. If you have any issues please PM and I'll can try and have a look.
Happy networking!!! :D
test this, test that with not much success :twisted: - until now :D . I'm runnig the socket sdio card with the sandisk drivers. Now I think the major catch is in the compatibility of software interfaces and the dreaded drivers.
Device info:
ROM version: 1.06.00 WWE
ROM date: 01/06/05
Radio version:1.05.00
Protocol version: 1337.39
ExtROM version: 1.06.110 WWE
Windows Mobile 2003 SE
Version 4.21.1088 (Build 14235.2.0.0)
I'm not planning on upgrading the ROM version either as there are not really that many huge changes in structure.
I run the sandisk drivers (ok, i know they have not been updated since 2003 - but they seem to be stable) - found here http://www.sandisk.com/download/drivers/wifi/setup03.exe and with the socket wifi companion only (version 2.5A) - found here ftp://ftp.socketcom.com/wlan/WTMESetup.exe
After each install (install driver - reset, install wifi comp - reset) I soft reset the device.
At this point I had also found that the finger antenna thing kind of worked but was a bit hap hazzard. The alum foil was a bit of a laugh to - reminded me a lot of primary/junior schiool days So I was at work and a bit board - I found two display pins (I will upload an image of the card and pins a bit later) and used a bit of sticky tape to attach one to each side of the sdio card - looks a bit like a tazzer without the kick) You can get away with just one, but it looked a bit boring - at 23mtrs and through two solid walls it still had 94%.
Under setting > connections > connections > advanced > select networks
I created a new connection called Wifi Network. Under Proxy Settings I ticked "This network connects to the internet" only > ok. Select the "wifi network" from the box "Programs that automatically connect to the internet should connect using" > OK.
When trying to access a wireless network suggest you selct this as you interenet setting as it will stop the gprs from trying to connect and over write any wifi/driver settings. now put the sdio card in the sd slot and soft reset.
If all goes well, when your pocketpc starts up the card should flash quickly for a bit, then go to a steady half second flashes. The wifi companion should start up and search for avaliable networks - top of screen (magnifying glass and antenna).
All should go well. If you have any issues please PM and I'll can try and have a look.
Happy networking!!! :D