Well, update here. I got hot sync to work! In GVM Hotsync setup I used the IP address found in Palm Desktop- Hotsync tab-setup-Network tab-TCP/IP settings-Primary PC IP address. I have my Windows firewall disabled but I will reactivate that and make the exception for the Desktop although I bet this could be tricky and would need to be done properly. Any advise there would be appreciated. In Palm Desktop I have Network mode activated. The important thing to note here is that Hotsync using the above settings does not work for me directly from Lap Top to Nokia N800 with the Nokia disconnected from my wireless router. It works perfectly if both my Lap Top XP computer and Nokia N800 are connected to my wireless router. The first successful sync required input in a dialogue box that popped up in Palm Desktop. I guess this was like initial permission to complete the task. I have not done anything to set up the wireless router or connections there. It's just the normal wireless connections from each devise to the router.

Neil