cyrnel

B devices will work with other B devices, or with G devices that allow mixed access. However there's no requirement that G devices allow mixed. It's up to the admin.

If the campus access points are G, they certainly could allow access to B devices, and in that setting it would be somewhat silly not to, but there's no way to know without trying.

Edit: I missed the "uber-secure" part. That may be the obstacle. If they require WPA encryption or an advanced authentication method then his old palm may be out of luck. Security and support headaches from shoe-horning old devices are valid reasons a G network wouldn't allow B devices. I'd find the actual connection spec before buying anything.

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