Can't get iPaq WiFi-networked...

I have recently purchased a HX2490 - what a great piece of kit!

I already have installed a Desktop PC hardwired to a Netgear Router (834G, I think) which, in turn, is connected to Broadband.

I also have a Laptop which I connect via WiFi and a Netgear SAN (hard-wired).

This home network works fine and with no problems. However, I can't get my iPaq 2490 connected... it can SEE the Netgear network and reports it as "Available". However, whenever I select "Connect" it tries to connect and then just reverts to "Available".

Any ideas/suggestions?

Tx in advance...

[getsurfers]

I had issues with my 2790.

Firstly is the SSID hidden, and what encrytion is set up? If you have MAC filtering, have you added the iPaq's MAC address to the allowed filter?

Encryption IS case sensitive, regardless of ASCII or HEX WEP/WPA methods. So A7 is not seen as the same by some routers as a7. Also some routers don't need . or - between hex sets (ie a1b2c3 rather than a1.b2.c3 etc).

If you've exhausted all that, and still no joy, try Oddessy which is on the companion CD for your iPaq.

[Martin Laverty]

You might want to have a look here as well.
http://www.wifi.aximsite.com/
Although its aimed at dell users everything covered relates your pda as well.

Originally Posted by BertieMeldrew

I have recently purchased a HX2490 - what a great piece of kit!

I already have installed a Desktop PC hardwired to a Netgear Router (834G, I think) which, in turn, is connected to Broadband.

I also have a Laptop which I connect via WiFi and a Netgear SAN (hard-wired).

This home network works fine and with no problems. However, I can't get my iPaq 2490 connected... it can SEE the Netgear network and reports it as "Available". However, whenever I select "Connect" it tries to connect and then just reverts to "Available".

Any ideas/suggestions?

Tx in advance...