CF-19 MK4 WIN10 Gobicard issue

Hi everyone !

I'm Thomas and I come from Switzerland !
I've managed to gather a lot of information, but I still have a problem..

I recently both a CF-19 MK4 (CF-19RHRAXFD) on WIN10 1909 and there's no GOBI card...And no Gobi screws .
I live in EU, so I found the right card : CF-19mk4 will have Qualcomm Gobi 2000 ( Thank you ADOR ).

But I dint find the driver for W10.. Probalby I'll use W7..

If someone have experience with W7/W10 Gobi driver..

Thanks in advance !
Thomas

 

In the UK I use an MC7710 in my CF19 mk4 using the windows 7 driver. It gives 4G LTE. I think the Gobi 2000 can only give 3G coverage.

 

Thanks for reply !

I saw the GOBI 5000 get the 4g, but I'm not sure if it compatible whit my CF-19 WIN10..

You can plug the GPS antenna too right ?

Thomas

 

The GPS function of the card works fine without any additional antenna. If you use the aircard watcher app it links to Google maps.

Sorry I wasn't clear. I use the win 7 driver on win 10.

What card do you have?

 

For the moment I dont have any card !

But if the MC7710 work.. why not !

I saw someting about the card on internet, locked and unlocked, what they mean ?

Thomas

 

You may need this BIOS update to enable WWAN in your MK4.

 

I use this method ( https://www.bobjohnson.com/blog/how-to-use-the-gps-in-your-toughbook-for-turnbyturn-navigation/) and it seems to be a universal easy-to-use

 

Thanks for info ! Woking for other card like MC7710 ?


Thomas

 

Thanks for the link !

Thomas

 

This update reveals WWAN on/off option in BIOS. Else it will be hidden and off.

 

Sounds good !
But I have trouble for boot in DOS mode with W10 ( I'm not an W10 expert..)
I do bootable USB stick and copie/past the files on it.
Shutdown and boot on the USB stick and it is not working.. ( Please remove non OS stuff..)


Thomas

 

I think last time I've used HP USB Disk Storage Format Tool for this task.
Google for it and manual.

 

Okay, I'll try.

Thomas

 

Ok I succeed !

Thanks

 

Can you send me the link for the driver of 7710 ?

Thomas

 

https://na.panasonic.com/us/support/wireless-wan-drivers-att

 

Thanks for the link !

Are you sure about the compatibility with EU card ? I saw AT&T.. Is a US carrier dosen't it ?

 

You are going to install incompatible WWAN module to the laptop with incompatible OS installed and worry about compatibility of drivers? ))

 

+1.

But I just want to run WWAN correcty, whatever the model/brand/driver

I found Unlocked Card ( https://www.ebay.com/itm/Used-Sierr...-4G-LTE-HSPA-GPS-Module-Unlocked/262905914598).

Probably that mean Carrier free choice ?

 

They are all "carrier free", but you have to look for Toughbook WWAN modules if you don't want additional problems.

 

Okay thanks for clarification !

You mean choose the Qualcomm Gobi 2000 like I want in my first post ?

 

I think (but there is no guarantee) any Gobi card will work if it's made for Toughbook. With Gobi 2000 you will not get 4G. I would prefer 2000 because it's just MK4. But do not rely on 2000's GPS. Or buy MC8305, they are cheap too, if you want 3G + more stable GPS.

 

Okay thanks !

Usually I can buy GPS module + Card separatly !

So Gobi 2000 sounds good for me, I dont need 4G !

 

Where are you based Tomazo? This is a good one on ebay UK item # 233499406477.

 

In Switzerand center of EU !

Many thanks for all information, I'll order 2 cards for trying with W7 software.
If it work, I update my original post with "How to.."

Thomas

 

Hi guys !

Small update, I installed the GOBI (SIERRA MC8305) in my CF-19 Mk4 and is it working whitout any software installation.
I had EDGE with my EU card.

Many thanks to you Geraout for sending me the card !!