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    WWAN: Sierra MC8700 HSPA+ in my sxps 1340

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by cooljerk_dv, Jan 16, 2010.

  1. cooljerk_dv

    cooljerk_dv Notebook Geek

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    http://www.sierrawireless.com/product/mc8700.aspx

    HSPA+ MC8700 PCI Express Mini Card

    Works fine in my sxps 1340's wwan slot btw.. drivers are just latest version of sierra watcher software.

    recent speedtest using Telus HSPA+ , this was in my office in downtown edmonton earlier this evening;
    ping: 28ms download: 12.83Mb/s upload: 2.76Mb/s

    excellent speeds for internet on-the-go :)

    I chose this card because it is capable of full HSPA+ speeds (Peak downlink speeds up to 21 Mbps and peak uplink speeds up to 5.76 Mbps) .. Dell's current WWAN cards are just not fast enough, lol
     
    cooljerk_dv, Jan 16, 2010
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  2. BlackRussian

    BlackRussian Notebook Deity

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    Thanks for the info on this card sounds promising going to look into this one.
     
    BlackRussian, Jan 16, 2010
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  3. balto

    balto Notebook Consultant

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    I just picked up one of these cards, were did you get the drivers from?
     
    balto, Feb 25, 2010
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    aidil Notebook Evangelist

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    I use several types of Sierra Wireless WWAN modules (MC8780, MC8781 and MC8775). All use the same driver/software (Sierra Wireless Watcher) which I downloaded from Sierra's website. You can download from this link.
     
    aidil, Feb 25, 2010
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  5. AmjadS

    AmjadS Newbie

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    Hello Balto,

    I'm trying to get the MC8700 too. Is it available online? Or do I have to contact certain distributor? If so, who is it? The distributors list on Sierra website is not updated aparently.

    Thank you for the info.
     
    AmjadS, Apr 11, 2010
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  6. ManbirPrihar

    ManbirPrihar Notebook Enthusiast

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    I got one from PWS for about $240CAD delivered -- works great with the generic Sierra Wireless Watcher software R3.1.0.34 Build 2258 and TELUS HSPA+ in my Dell Precision M6400.

    MC8700 - Generic - No Voice
     
    ManbirPrihar, Apr 29, 2010
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