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    CF-28 Factory WiFi Antenna?

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by SiliconTi, Dec 30, 2009.

  1. SiliconTi

    SiliconTi Notebook Consultant

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    OK, I do not know why, but the search feature does not work well for me.

    What did the factory use for WiFi antennas for the factory card?
     
    SiliconTi, Dec 30, 2009
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  2. Alex

    Alex Super Moderator

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    I have seen two types

    The normal pull out type mounted in the lid that was interfaced to the hidden pcmcia cisco card though a docking station connector

    A rare bump-out antenna mounted on the front side of the palmrest

    There have been ebay sellers with those items at quite high prices ,over $100 +

    Alex
     
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  3. Springfield

    Springfield Notebook Deity

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    Tuff-Kit #2: Factory-tuned wifi antenna, internal connector board w/ coax, and OEM Cisco 325 100mW 802.11b fits in hidden slot, with drivers.

    Email if interested springfield98(at)gmail(dot)com
     
    Springfield, Dec 30, 2009
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  4. KLonsdale

    KLonsdale Notebook Evangelist

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    Mine has the dual antenna system, the aforementioned pull out type and a secondary antenna mounted next to the LAN connection. Great reception.
     
    KLonsdale, Dec 30, 2009
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    I have a CF-M34 with the Cisco card and it does still work. Just a reminder though, as a 802.11b card, it will only communicate at 11mps max, which is still better than dial-up, but considerably slower than the "g" cards and VERY much slower than the "N" cards (if you have an "N" router to pair with it).
     
    Silver Trooper, Dec 31, 2009
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  6. Springfield

    Springfield Notebook Deity

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    Yes slower, but farther. The b encoding penetrates better than g according to the folks at Data Alliance. No doubt 54Mbps g is several times faster than 11Mbps b, but even half that is faster than most Internet connections. Plenty fast for web surfing even though it's older technology.

    And Mnem will be coming along momentarily to extoll the weaknesses of WEP security ....
     
    Springfield, Dec 31, 2009
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  7. ohlip

    ohlip Toughbook Modder

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    Thats how toughbook designer views not for gaming or somekind but they always consider "reliability".


    ohlip
     
    ohlip, Dec 31, 2009
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