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    T520 WLAN card in WWAN slot? (de-whitelisted UEFI)

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by KE0ETP, Nov 14, 2016.

  1. KE0ETP

    KE0ETP Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ive heard that a WLAN card will work in the WWAN slot of the T420 with the pin 20 trick, but i can't manage the same on my T520. A Broadcom BCM92046mpcie work though! I don't think the BCM is using USB, but im not sure. Will this work? Thanks!
     
    KE0ETP, Nov 14, 2016
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    Starlight5 Yes, I'm a cat. What else is there to say, really?

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    @KE0ETP BCM92046 is USB Bluetooth module. PCIe is not even wired to that slot, according to schematics.
     
    Starlight5, Nov 15, 2016
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    Dang... thanks!
     
    KE0ETP, Nov 15, 2016
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    Starlight5 Yes, I'm a cat. What else is there to say, really?

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    @KE0ETP why did you want it in the first place, btw?
     
    Starlight5, Nov 16, 2016
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    @Starlight5 Anywhere from Wifi MitM's (legal, of course, im a sysadmin) to NAT routing when i go to hotels that limit devices.
     
    KE0ETP, Nov 24, 2016
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    @KE0ETP you could put a USB wifi inside using mpcie-usb adapter and attach external antennae but that's a lot of hassle compared to just plugging a dongle.
     
    Starlight5, Nov 25, 2016
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