Neptune IR connection question

[popsjumper 2]

I just got a new Neptune and to download info from it requires an IR connection.
Not being highly computer-literate, I don't know what kind of IR connection to buy for it.
I have a Dell 8250 running Windows XP Home. There's no IR port but I have extra USB ports.

The guys at CompUSA aren't very helpful except in a general sense,

Any recommendations on what IR hardware would work best for the Neptune-to-PC data exchange?

Thanks in advance...

My reality and yours are quite different.
I think we're all Bozos on this bus.
Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239

[dragon2 2]

Any usb or serial infrared adapter will do. For setting it up, look at the Alti-2 site:
http://www.alti-2.com/troubleshooting_ir_connection.htm

To download info from your neptune, you need Paralog:
http://www.alti-2.com/paralog.htm

ciel bleu,
Saskia

[jerry81 10]

You just need a simple USB-IR adapter, which shouldn't cost more than 50$. Then you need to setup a virtual COM port on it, which is really much easier than it sounds. (Link to the driver is on Alti-2's Neptune owners page.)
After that you're set to update your Neptune or download to Paralog.

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[popsjumper 2]

Thanks dragon2 and Jerry81...

I already installed Paralog and the irComm2A driver (comm port set-up done) as per the Neptune's owner's manual (I'm one of those RTFM people). Now to go get a basic USB IR sensor....

Thanks again

My reality and yours are quite different.
I think we're all Bozos on this bus.
Falcon5232, SCS8170, SCSA353, POPS9398, DS239

[BlueEyedMonster 0]

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You just need a simple USB-IR adapter, which shouldn't cost more than 50$....

Actually you should be able to pick one up for $15-20. I wouldn't pay more than $20. Do a search on any shopping website (yahoo or ebay or whatever) for "usb to irda"

[EdC 0]

This is the one I use for my neptune. Also read this thread about my experience installing an IR adapter on to my old compaq pc.

Good luck.

Big Ed