AirPrime MC8700 HSPA+ embedded module for ToughBook CF-19 MK4

Hello,


Subject : AirPrime MC8700 HSPA+ embedded module for ToughBook CF-19 MK4

Anyone here who can help me find the drivers for the above? Just clean install windows 10 and the MC8700 is the one missing in my device managers=.

Hope someone can help for the drivers location as I cant find it in Panasonic websites.

Cheers​

 

Also I am having an issue updating the Intel ME Firmware. It says error unsupported platform? any idea?

 

https://source.sierrawireless.com/r...rime-mc_em-series-windows-drivers-build-4464/
Register, download, install. It's not a Panasonic module, but has to work anyway.

Do not update

 

Im downloading it now.. Thank you very much!!!

 

Please I want to update the firmware....lol

 

Hello,

Manage to install it but it stll missing one driver?
I wonder what it is. Before there are 5 MC8700 now there is only 1? see attached photo.

 

I think it's NMEA port. Try to install it manually or google for the problem. Not a Panasonic question for sure
Your modem has to work already.

 

Thanks for the reply mate. I will Try to download the drivers via Driver Max let me see if it can find.

Also I have some MK6 but the outer screen is a bit yellowish>? Do you know why?


Cheers...

 

RE: mk6
Does it have a screen protector on it?
If it does, it probably needs replaced.

 

Hello Shawn,

The Screen protector has been removed. But its a bit yellowish.
the only fix is to open night shift mode in windows 10 and its all sweet.

But when its normal in white background the screen is a bit yellowish in outer corner and in black background its a bit bright white. Its very different in my mk7 even though my MK7 has more hours in its bios..My MK4 right now don't have a problem with the yellowish screen (band of yellow color on either side of the screen).

Do you think its toasted because it has been used in hot environment. Screen works Wacom pen and Panasonic Toughbook pen.

Back to my MK4 in question. I am having problem with the battery connectionit wont detect the battery sometimes b48t when I wiggle it or mo9ve it a bit the battery is again detected.
Loose battery contact? (Battery is perfectly fine).

See attached photo.

 

It is possible that a hot environment caused the plastic to yellow.
possibly the battery connector is faulty.
That's not a common problem but you never know.
Start a private conversation with me. I should have a spare battery connector somewhere.

 

Hello,

I manage to download the last missing driver. But seems like windows 10 wont recognize that I have cellular or 3g?

I think its not compatible?
Also theres no GPS?

 

Stolen from this thread
https://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/1854591

PROPOSED SOLUTION: Toughbooks sold in Australia do not come with GOBI2000 as Telstra do not support this device. They will either have a Novatel EU870D or a Sierra MC8700 modem. The drivers and Telstra connection manager for these can be downloaded from the Panasonic Australia website. At the time of writing this EU870D modems can be purchased for ~$40 delivered on ebay. I will replace the GOBI2000 with an EU870D and install the package provided by Panasonic Australia and let you know if this works.

NOTE! The software from Panasonic Australia is not specially for Panasonic, for instance the MC8700 has a Telstra connection manager package:
http://www.m2mconnectivity.com.au/brands/sierra-wireless/sierra-wireless-airprime/mc-series/mc8700
I believe this is the same package as downloadable from the Panasonic website.

 

Some wwan modems in Panasonics have the gps disabled. I think that's because dedicated GPS is an option and Panasonic wanted to avoid conflict or confusion.

Did you go into BIOS / optional configuration (password= toughkit) and set the proper code?
No, I don't know the code for a MC8700

 

Thanks for this. But it seems like I cant find it on the search box? Maybe its been deleted?

 

GPS and WWAN are all enabled. The bios has no password.. I think its the drivers that's not compatible in windows 10..

 

EU870d is not compatible with Win10. It can work, but it's not compatible, so it's a permanent pain. Just upgraded eu870d->gobi2000 (19 mk3) a few days ago )

Install Skylight and check whether it works.
It seems MC8700 doesn't have gps.
Revision history: 1.13 December 2009 - Removed GPS from MC8700

 

Just click the blue letters(its a link)
https://forums.whirlpool.net.au/archive/1854591

 

Hello Mate,

Thanks for your patience!

I did click the blue text but seems like theres no drivers link on it?

 

Hey mate,

Thanks for the info. Seems like all the drivers were installed but still wont work,,

 

https://source.sierrawireless.com/r...04-telstra--approved-fw-t3,-d-,0,-d-,6,-d-,7/

 

Try older Sierra Aircard Watcher versions. I have to admit your modem is too old and the best way is to upgrade it to gobi2000 or 3000. There is USD10 Panasonic MC8355 module on ebay.

 

Shawn,

Thanks for the link. I will try this one once back in the house as i am currently at work..

Cheers,

 

Hey Mate,

Thanks for the help as always guys.

Ill try the telstra one and let you posted..

Hopefully it will recognised by windows 10.. As my MK2 has no issue..

 

We understand you have no BIOS password BUT you DO have one for your optional configuration which is toughkit . Then you need to set the proper code which we do not have in order to get it to work. Wonder what the code is in your MK2 ?

Example...4 or 04 ( this was for a CF-53 wwan)

 

mk4 doesn't have optional kit config in bios. That's mk5+ feature.

 

and the MK-1, 2 and 3 does not have it.

 

That's right theres no optional kit config in mk 1-4.

But in MK2 that I have you I just install novatel and windows recognized its 3G capabilities.

I have MK6 and MK7 and after installing the drivers the cellular was recognized in windows 10.

Its just this MK4 with MC8700. Also the Telstra MC8704 wont install..

I am giving up....and let it be...


"sigh"

 

Does the mk4 use dip switches rather than bios configuration to set the wwan type?

 

No, it doesn't. There are 3 options: WWAN is disabled and hidden in BIOS, WWAN is disabled and shown in BIOS (after SPGOBI software), WWAN is enabled and shown in BIOS. Any WWAN module

 

I havent find any solution yet. But i bought CF-U1 MK2 with the same Card MC8700 and the 3g is intalled and recognised in windows 10? How can i mix and match ? maybe theres just a setting that i just need to change in mK4 to get it working?

Any help is greatly appreciated.

I bought 2 MK4 lately and i am just waiting for it to arrive tom...

Thanks Guys