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  1. August 27th, 2002, 02:17 PM #1
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    Internet access via infrared?

    I got a good deal on a Toshiba laptop (well, great deal, it was free ) with a built-in infrared port. I've managed to get my Pocket PC to sync with the laptop via infrared, but I was wondering if there are any devices or techniques out there to allow internet access via infrared, whether by internet connection sharing or connecting in another way. I realize it wouldn't be too fast and the range wouldn't be great, but I'm curious.
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  2. August 27th, 2002, 05:15 PM #2
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    Some of Nokia's mobile phones contain modem functions and an infrared port, making them able to connect you to the internet by dial-up access!

    I tried installing one of these suckers myself, on a previously failed installation on W2K, but couldn't make it work! The W2K crashed no matter what I did, but it was a pretty messed up puter! It should be a straightforward installation, as it came with autoinstall cd and everything! ...It was a Nokia something... Very cool solution for people on the move!
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    I think this is pretty much what I'm looking for:
    http://ww.compex.com.sg/cgi-bin/e-pr...131@1006327054

    I'm finding them for about $75. Definitely cheaper than a big wireless setup but the range blows.
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