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    m14x SIM HSDPA?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by or1onz, Jul 31, 2011.

  1. or1onz

    or1onz Notebook Enthusiast

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    Got my alienware not long ago and pretty pleased with it.
    I saw there is a sim slot and tried it, didn't work.

    As I tried searching on the net, I couldn't really find it.
    Some users were saying the slot is there but there are no hardware attached to it.
    Is it I have to install a hardware then the software before I can use it?

    Not too sure so I post my question here :(
     
    or1onz, Jul 31, 2011
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  2. eats7

    eats7 Notebook Evangelist

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    yeah i think you need to buy a wan card and it will be connected to the sim slot, then it will work. there is an open slot underneath the battery beside the wifi card which is what i think it is for.
     
    eats7, Jul 31, 2011
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    niko2021 Notebook Evangelist

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    I asked that same question here. Unfortunately, you have to get the wwan card and route 2 or so antennas through the laptop. Some people have done it, but if you needed mobile internet on your m14x, maybe it'll be better to stick with the usb network dongle.
     
    niko2021, Jul 31, 2011
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    clienterror Notebook Consultant

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    Or just make your phone a Wi-Fi hot spot for free.
     
    clienterror, Aug 1, 2011
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    or1onz Notebook Enthusiast

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    Uh thanks for the answers. I missed your post earlier :p
    Guess I will just stick with my USB dongle or iphone 3g then..
     
    or1onz, Aug 3, 2011
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