Re: [NTLK] Roamer PC card? Network for 130?

From: Martin Joseph (martyNT_at_barknaturalpet.com)
Date: Sat Jan 03 2004 - 20:58:10 PST


On Jan 3, 2004, at 8:42 PM, Donald wrote:

> I'm getting DSL, with 6 static IP addresses, and among other things
> I'd like to give a static IP (and domain name) to a Newton running
> NPDS.
>
> I have a 2100 and a 130, and I use the 2100 almost daily, and while I
> could purchase another 2100, I was thinking the 130 would be nice to
> use for the purpose.
>
> the FAQ says the "Roamer" Card is the only one that seems to work w/
> the 130. This is a wireless card? Does it run 802.11a or 802.11b? I
> have both in my home.
>
> Anyone know where I can GET one?

You can't use the 130 for any type networking beyond serial, AFAIK due
to the lack of support for NIE in it's later form. I tried to run NIE
on my MP120 for a short time... It sort of worked, but not reliably.

An emate or 2000/2100 is going to be the deal if you want NPDS...

Marty

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