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    CF 18 Mobile Data

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by infinite monkee, Sep 14, 2013.

  1. infinite monkee

    infinite monkee Newbie

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    hi all

    been modding my CF-18, it has an old Edge modem in the back and would be nice to get it to work for browsing etc. but what would be even better is a latter modem upgrade i'm guessing 4G is out of the question. however does anyone know the best way to get good mobile data speeds? without a dongle.

    Thanks Guys
     
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    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    Would a PCMCIA Card modem work for you?
     
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    infinite monkee Newbie

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    Mmmmm. Problem with them is they stick out of the flap, or need the flap open for signal? Which may not be wise while I'm outside getting rained on.

    But if there is one that fits inside the locking flap and works then yeah would be great.
     
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    Option GT MAX 3G ?????
     
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    Mmmmm. Looks like it will stick out. My one already has the antennae and hot keys on I just need the replace the card inside, surely it can't be that difficult.
     
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    It depends on what daughter card your model has. Most of them don't have the m-pci-e type cards. I have seen pictures of them for the CF-18 but haven't personally had one in my hand. You would have to get one of those daughter boards to start with. But even then the BIOS may limit what cards you can use. Your other option would be to use something like this.
    New 3G WLAN Wireless WiFi TV FM Mini PCI E to USB Adapter Card with Sim Slot | eBay
    Then do a internal USB mod, this way it should let you use any card without the bios restriction. I have one on order to it hasn't made it to the house yet so I don't know how good it works.
     
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