I have seen remote vendors running credit cards through their palm computers
before so I see no reason why it would be difficult for you. I would start
by going to a reputable computer shop and have them set you up with what you
need. Also, have a service agreement with them. No one carries cash anymore
and losing a sale due to not having card reader is not good for your
business.
----- Original Message -----
From: "John Rodgers" <inua@CHARTER.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Wednesday, August 06, 2008 5:48 PM
Subject: [NVC] Wireless Internet Advise Needed

> Good Volks,
>
> I have a need to be able to operate a credit card scanner connected to a
> laptop computer that is internet enabled and has a wireless connection.
> Problem is I haven't a clue as to how to set this up. Heck, I don't have
> a clue as to what specific equipment I need or what services I must
> purchase.
>
> I have a merchant account, I have a card scanner. I've yet to purchase
> the laptop, but that is coming once I understand all this, But what
> about the wireless part - the internet connection and the wireless
> service for such a set up.What is needed to make the laptop "internet
> enabled?" And what about the wireless connection?
>
> Merchant Services companies usually make two type of card machines - one
> that dial a number over a land line, or one that dials up on an wireless
> service of some sort. I don't know what that latter is. The first
> doesn't work for me because of the land line connection issue. The
> second is so expensive as to be prohibitive.
>
> I have found one service that provides a scanner that can be use at the
> point of sale, but you must take it home, connect to your internet
> enabled desktop or what have you through the USB port, and it
> automatically up loads. the data over the internet. Surely there must be
> a way to do the same with a laptop using a wireless connection - AT the
> point of sale.
>
> Is there anyone that know of these things?
>
> Please respond off list.
>
> Thanks,
>
> John Rodgers
> 88 GL Driver