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    Wireless USB

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by Zeeman28a, Jul 31, 2009.

  1. Zeeman28a

    Zeeman28a Newbie

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    Hello. I've got an Thinkpad X301 Model 2776-P8U and I'm running Vista Business 64bit OS on it.

    According to my hardware list, I have a Wireless USB PCI Express Half-Mini Card installed. Can anyone tell me what this card is for?

    At first, I thought it was the wireless controller for 802.11 but I have an Intel WiFi Max card installed as well. To me, it would seem I can connect wireless USB devices to my laptop with it, like keyboards and mice.

    I can't find any information in the user guides or manuals about it and the search I've done on the webiste seems to indicate that it is for WiFi.

    Can someone clarify what this card is for please?

    Thanks.
    Stan.
     
    Zeeman28a, Jul 31, 2009
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  2. The Fire Snake

    The Fire Snake Notebook Virtuoso

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    Wireless USB is a new technology that is being created. It is supposed allow your computer to "speak" with wireless USB devices. The plan is to wirelessly communicate with devices like USB printers, harrdrive, mice etc, where traditionally they would be wired devices. I believe that these wireless devices will connect to a wireless USB hub which transmits and receives signals from your computer and the devices plugged into it. I don't know how much this technology has caught on and how much is it being used. Maybe in the future?

    Read more about it Here.
     
    The Fire Snake, Jul 31, 2009
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  3. Zeeman28a

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    Thanks, Snake. Appreciate the info.
     
    Zeeman28a, Jul 31, 2009
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  4. Anubis32

    Anubis32 Notebook Consultant

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    Zeeman

    How do you know that you have UWB Wireless Pan ?

    I ordered my tablet without Turbo Memory because I took SSD.


    So I think I should have it ... but when I press Fn + F5 I dont see any option for it :(


    Quote from Lenovo Shop

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    Note: Selection of Intel Turbo Memory hard drive cache does not allow a configuration with Integrated UWB Wireless PAN.
     
    Anubis32, Jul 31, 2009
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  5. pipspeak

    pipspeak Notebook Deity

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    Not much supports wireless USB right now and IMO not much ever will because it overlaps so much with wifi and bluetooth capabilities.
     
    pipspeak, Jul 31, 2009
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  6. Anubis32

    Anubis32 Notebook Consultant

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    Yeah, whatever with this mate.

    But because lenovo website isnt so well orgranized. Im not sure if I have this or not ... :confused:
     
    Anubis32, Jul 31, 2009
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  7. NecessaryEvil

    NecessaryEvil Notebook Evangelist

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    If you do, or don't, it doesn't matter. Nothing uses it. It's a technology that's dead in the water.
     
    NecessaryEvil, Jul 31, 2009
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  8. Anubis32

    Anubis32 Notebook Consultant

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    Oh my god I know but Lenovo is not concrete on this !

    I want to know if I have free mini PCI-Express slot or not without removing keyboard or taking apart this beautiful tablet pc ! :p
     
    Anubis32, Aug 1, 2009
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  9. NecessaryEvil

    NecessaryEvil Notebook Evangelist

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    Does it show up in Device Manager?
     
    NecessaryEvil, Aug 1, 2009
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  10. Anubis32

    Anubis32 Notebook Consultant

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    Where exactly at the Device Manager :p ?
     
    Anubis32, Aug 1, 2009
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  11. NecessaryEvil

    NecessaryEvil Notebook Evangelist

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    I want to think it was under USB devices.
     
    NecessaryEvil, Aug 1, 2009
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  12. PocketAces21

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    WUSB was an emerging technology 2 years ago, but never really took off. Now it's pretty much dead.
     
    PocketAces21, Aug 1, 2009
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