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CDPD Connectivity
By Chris De Herrera, Copyright
2001
Version 1.00 Revised: 4/26/2001
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Introduction
This FAQ covers the different hardware that can be used to connect to a CDPD (Cellular Digital Packet Data) network. I highly recommend that you look at the coverage maps for CDPD before purchasing hardware.
CDPD Connectivity
| Peripheral | Form Factor | Notes |
| Novatel Minstrel 540 | Sled for Jornada 540 Series | Includes built-in battery pack for extended wireless use. |
| Novatel Wireless Contact | Handheld PC 2.0 with built-in CDPD | Discontinued |
| Novatel Wireless Sage | Serial | Requires a serial cable to connect to your PC Companion. It uses the AT command set to connect to the CDPD network |
| Novatel Wireless Merlin | PC Card, Type II | Power: Transmit 850mA, Receive
150 mA, Sleep 25 mA Compatible with Windows 9x, ME, NT, 2000, and CE (Pocket PC) as well as Mac |
| Sierra AirCard 300 CE | PC Card Type II | Power: Transmit 500 mA typical,
650 mA max, Sleep 2 mA
2 Packages - Handhelds only and Handhelds and Notebooks |
| Inet Spider II | PC Card, Type II | Supports 9x, NT, unknown availability |
| NextCell Pocket Spider | CompactFlash, Type I (Does extend outside slot) | Supported in the Casio
Cassiopeias Built-in battery pack Power: Transmit 900 mA, Receive 250 mA |
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