Select a PDA to use with iSeries™ Navigator for Wireless.
iSeries Navigator for Wireless makes use of a web browser running on your PDA. Unlike Internet-ready telephones, the selection of a browser is not tied to your choice of PDA device. If a web browser was packaged with your PDA when you bought it, you can install additional web browsers. You can download many web browsers for PDA devices over the Internet.
Many different web browsers exist for PDA devices. Often, the browsers differ in the HTML elements they support. Some browsers handle text differently than others. Some display images and tables, while others do not. Some browsers offer higher levels of protection or security than others. The following browsers support the necessary elements to run iSeries Navigator for Wireless from a PDA:
Other web browsers that run on PDAs may also be compatible. Be aware that the differences in how another browser displays HTML can cause iSeries Navigator for Wireless to appear and behave differently than one of the browsers listed previously.
Also, if you need extra security look for browsers that support SSL.
The following PDAs are compatible with iSeries Navigator for Wireless:
| PDA | Operating system | Wireless modem | Wireless service |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palm V or Vx | Palm OS Version 3.3 | Minstrel V | AT®&T |
| Palm III or IIIx | Palm OS Version 3.3 | Minstrel III | AT&T |
| RIM Blackberry | RIM | Built in | GoAmerica |
| Kyocera QCP 6035 | Palm OS | Built in | Sprint |
Many other PDAs are most likely compatible. Since iSeries Navigator for Wireless runs in a browser, the choice of PDA should not make a difference, but only the PDAs listed above were tested. Also, any device that allows you to perform web browsing and supports HTML may be compatible with iSeries Navigator for Wireless.
You need to choose a modem that is compatible with your PDA selection. In addition, you need to find a wireless Internet Service Provider (ISP). The wireless Internet service transports the data to and from your PDA using the modem. When choosing a modem and service, make sure that you select a combination that is supported in the geographical areas where you want to use your PDA.