Bluetooth Networking Reconnection

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Mauricio,

Would 802.11b be an alternative? If I were to buy a 802.11b access
point and connect via wifi I assume it will automatically stay
connected?

Also, as a side question, what's the power consumption difference
between btooth and 802.11b? My main motivation for using bluetooth is
it's low power consumption.

BTW, had a look at your site http://www.geekzone.co.nz heaps of good
info!!!!

Thanks in advace, . . . rd


Mauricio Freitas [MVP] wrote:
> "RainDog" <mkordahi74@gmail.com> wrote in message
> news:1116236373.274169.58590@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com...
> > Hi,
> >
> > Hoping someone can help. I'm running a HP Ipaq using the bluetooth
> > networking feature.
> >
> > My problem is, if the ipaq switches off and then back on again, i
lose
> > my bluetooth network connection. Bluetooth itself stays awake but
my
> > network connection needs to be re established.
> >
> > Does anyone know how to have the connection reconnect
automatically?
> >
>
> Hello RainDog...
>
> There's no automatic reconnection available...
>
> --
> Mauricio Freitas, Microsoft MVP Mobile Devices
> http://www.geekzone.co.nz
> Bluetooth guides: http://www.geekzone.co.nz/content.asp?contentid=449
> Software for Pocket PC and Smartphone:
http://www.geekzone.co.nz/store
> Software for Pocket PC directly on your device:
> http://www.geekzone.co.nz/inhand.asp

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"RainDog" <mkordahi74@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1116236373.274169.58590@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com...
> Hi,
>
> Hoping someone can help. I'm running a HP Ipaq using the bluetooth
> networking feature.
>
> My problem is, if the ipaq switches off and then back on again, i lose
> my bluetooth network connection. Bluetooth itself stays awake but my
> network connection needs to be re established.
>
> Does anyone know how to have the connection reconnect automatically?
>

Hello RainDog...

There's no automatic reconnection available...

--
Mauricio Freitas, Microsoft MVP Mobile Devices
http://www.geekzone.co.nz
Bluetooth guides: http://www.geekzone.co.nz/content.asp?contentid=449
Software for Pocket PC and Smartphone: http://www.geekzone.co.nz/store
Software for Pocket PC directly on your device:
http://www.geekzone.co.nz/inhand.asp

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Yes, Wireless LAN will automatically reconnect to a preferred Access Point
if it is available. There are also a couple of free and a few paid software
to search for access points, although the built-in Wireless LAN Config on
Windows Mobile 2003 does its job - note I didn't say "good job" ;-)

Although I use lots of Bluetooth, these days I tend to have it for GPRS
connection and mouse/keyboard on my tablet PC, for ActiveSync and file
transfer. For network connection I use Wi-Fi, because of speed and range.

In terms of power you'll notice the battery going down rather quickly with
Wi-Fi (I use a h4150), but it can sustain a continuous two hours use before
I have to recharge it. This is a lot, seeing that most PDA users tend to
turn it on/off. Of course if you're reading an ebook you will leave Wi-Fi
off to help save battery. All relative.

Thanks for visiting the site too  

--
Mauricio Freitas, Microsoft MVP Mobile Devices
http://www.geekzone.co.nz
Bluetooth guides: http://www.geekzone.co.nz/content.asp?contentid=449
Software for Pocket PC and Smartphone: http://www.geekzone.co.nz/store
Software for Pocket PC directly on your device:
http://www.geekzone.co.nz/inhand.asp

"RainDog" <mkordahi74@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1116245965.170979.102640@g47g2000cwa.googlegroups.com...
> Mauricio,
>
> Would 802.11b be an alternative? If I were to buy a 802.11b access
> point and connect via wifi I assume it will automatically stay
> connected?
>
> Also, as a side question, what's the power consumption difference
> between btooth and 802.11b? My main motivation for using bluetooth is
> it's low power consumption.
>
> BTW, had a look at your site http://www.geekzone.co.nz heaps of good
> info!!!!
>
> Thanks in advace, . . . rd
>
>
> Mauricio Freitas [MVP] wrote:
>> "RainDog" <mkordahi74@gmail.com> wrote in message
>> news:1116236373.274169.58590@z14g2000cwz.googlegroups.com...
>> > Hi,
>> >
>> > Hoping someone can help. I'm running a HP Ipaq using the bluetooth
>> > networking feature.
>> >
>> > My problem is, if the ipaq switches off and then back on again, i
> lose
>> > my bluetooth network connection. Bluetooth itself stays awake but
> my
>> > network connection needs to be re established.
>> >
>> > Does anyone know how to have the connection reconnect
> automatically?
>> >
>>
>> Hello RainDog...
>>
>> There's no automatic reconnection available...
>>
>> --
>> Mauricio Freitas, Microsoft MVP Mobile Devices
>> http://www.geekzone.co.nz
>> Bluetooth guides: http://www.geekzone.co.nz/content.asp?contentid=449
>> Software for Pocket PC and Smartphone:
> http://www.geekzone.co.nz/store
>> Software for Pocket PC directly on your device:
>> http://www.geekzone.co.nz/inhand.asp
>