WiFi/PocketPC and workgroups
#1
I have added a WiFi component to my wired LAN (Linksys 802.11 kit) and I have the iPAQ handheld successfully on the Internet. So far, so good. It's bolted-down, so fairly secure - but I want to do more with it now.
Doing stuff like MSN Messenger and web browsing is OK - but I want to be able to browse my workgroup/LAN file-shares. i.e. to play MP3s from a PCs hard drive. How do I do that? I've not seen anywhere in CE (using Pocket PC 2002) that mentions joinging a network (apart from corporate VPNs, etc). Is workgroup/LAN networking beyond the capabilities of PPC devices?
I'd also like to be able to Sync with my desktop's ActiveSync app. How do I hook the handheld and desktop together over the wireless link?
Any suggestions on places to read-up on things like this?
Doing stuff like MSN Messenger and web browsing is OK - but I want to be able to browse my workgroup/LAN file-shares. i.e. to play MP3s from a PCs hard drive. How do I do that? I've not seen anywhere in CE (using Pocket PC 2002) that mentions joinging a network (apart from corporate VPNs, etc). Is workgroup/LAN networking beyond the capabilities of PPC devices?
I'd also like to be able to Sync with my desktop's ActiveSync app. How do I hook the handheld and desktop together over the wireless link?
Any suggestions on places to read-up on things like this?
#4
Scooby Senior
Have you tried \\machine name in the browser? I'm hoping this works as I've just gone wireless and intend on getting an Ipaq on my next US trip.
#5
Yes - I've tried \\machine name and also by IP as well. The error message is ambiguous. It's not clear whether the resource can't be found or whether I didn't have rights to that resource. Problem is I can't seen anywhere in PPC2002 to specify what workgroup the device should be a member of.
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