Does Wireless Network Block Hard Wired PDA?

[JaeBon]

I have an old Cassiopeia (connects to serial port) I've used for years. After installing a DSL wireless network on my Windows XP machine, I cannot get the partnership wizard to find the device so I can sync. I get an error message that the remote access is required. I did not go any farther in attempting to connect as I don't want to interfere with the wireless set up. Any ideas? I apologize if I've posted this is the wrong forum. Thanks, JaeBon

 

[kjv1611]

Hmm, my first guess would be that your Serial port got rerouted, or else it got disabled somehow. Can you check both in Device manager, and your computer's BIOS settings?

Device Manager:
1. Right-click on My Computer (or just Computer in Vista)
2. Select Properties
3. Click Hardware tab.
4. Click Device Manager Button.

Look for anything disabled there - if you don't see anything disabled or with a red exclamation mark or a yellow question mark, then this probably isn't the problem. However, while there, just look to see if a Serial port is even listed.. if it isn't, then that piece has died, or else it's been disabled in the BIOS settings - most likely. Of course, it could have been removed, and never reinstalled - again, not likely if you're running XP or Vista, and haven't disabled the Plug and Play service.


BIOS settings:
1. Restart your PC
2. When the computer is just starting up, you'll need to be pressing one button.
a. If a custom built machine, most likely it's <Del>
b. If a Compaq or HP, then it could be <F11> OR <F10> I think.
c. If a Dell, it's either <F2> or <F12> - I think...
d. eMachine is usually <Del> - again, if I remember correctly.
If you see anything about "press... to enter setup" - then THAT's the button you need to press.
3. Once into the BIOS, you'll commonly have a blue screen... or else a gray screen... or possibly another color (I know my Abit AB9 Pro board has a pink BIOS screen - probably the most annoying thing about the board.
4. Probably under "Advanced" or "Onboard ..." is where you'll find your Serial port info - it'll be set to some series of letters/numbers or else Auto or else Disabled. If Disabled, that's your problem. You need to change it to Auto, or else one of the other options - frankly, I've not needed one that I can remember, so I've not really looked up what the different settings mean.



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"If to err is human, then I must be some kind of human!" -Me

 

[JaeBon]

Thanks for taking the time to reply. I've done what you suggested and still no luck. I'll keep searching for a solution. Again, I do appreciate your time and effort in helping me.

 

[kjv1611]

Well, the way your network is going to work is like this:

The router controls going to/from the computer, but if you attach something to your computer, your wireless network could care less what it is. As long as it's a device that is able to get onto a network, then it's on the computer/device end. So what you've got to look into is the networking settings on the PC... if it's a network issue at all.

And actually, I'd never even hard of that device until I saw your post here. If you do get it sorted out, be sure to post the solution here.

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"If to err is human, then I must be some kind of human!" -Me

 

[jkl0]

You might see if this site has an update that will help.

http://www.casio.com/support/driverdownloads/casssoftware.html

 

[JaeBon]

Again, I appreciate all the help I always find here. I'll try searching for something on the site you sent. It IS an old PDA; guess I'm just one of those folks who hangs on to stuff too long. Anyway, I'll keep trying and post back if I find a solution. Thanks again.