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    CF-29 WiFI Connection problems.

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by beginagain, Mar 22, 2017.

  1. beginagain

    beginagain Notebook Enthusiast

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    I took my cf29 running winxp to a cafe with a wifi connection hoping to be able to surf the web as you kids say and was unable to get on. The Sierra Wireless 1xEV Network Ad card was not recognizing any wifi signals. Im new to trying this so any help would be appreciatted.

    Im going to update my xp to sp3 but is there anything else i could setup before going back.
    Thx
     
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    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    The Sierra Wireless 1xEV is not a WIFI card.
     
    Shawn, Mar 22, 2017
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    Its a..........the suspense is killing me.
     
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    Data card for cell phone service..
     
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    Do u have a wifi card installed in it ?
     
    toughasnails, Mar 22, 2017
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    safn1949 I'm sure I'm on the wrong planet

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    Go to my computer,system properties,device manager and look under network adapters to see if it has a card installed.
     
    safn1949, Mar 23, 2017
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    1. F2 to bios and then F9 (set to defaults) F10 (save)....advanced page in bios should show Wireless LAN at or near the bottom of the list.
    2. It's always good to do a power pull reset if the unit is /seems confused.
    Power Pull Reset=pull battery and power cord and hold the switch on until your finger gets tired. The machine will not power up , it just clears stray electric beasties from the mobo. Then do #1.
     
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    yeppers ...
    i would like to know if there is a wifi card in the machine .
     
    CWB32, Mar 23, 2017
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    Full model number helpful also of CF-29

    Also, if you want to surf the net with a 29 at coffee shop, I would suggest a live Linux version to boot and keep you safely surfing

    Sent from my SM-G920V using Tapatalk
     
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    Ok, under network adaptors i have a Marvell Yukon Ethernet Controller and a Sierra Wireless Network adaptor. Have i made the mistake of assuming i have a wifi card in this comp.

    If so is there a way (cheap) of setting that up. Thx
    Ill find the full computer id and post later.
     
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    Full computer id is CF29L3LGZBV.And in the bios wireless LAN is enabled. Thx all who replied.
     
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    Is that from the bios? Bottom label may not match....bios is the correct one.

    It will take a 2 GB stick.

    No touchscreen. (Unless modified)

    My L models are running Intel PRO/Wireless 2915ABG. Searching or asking about an option here may be a good thing. As in a full size wireless AGN. (Half height cards could be a problem)
     
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    The id is from the bios.
    It looks like i dont have a wifi card in my computer them , what cards would people with cf-29's recommend?
     
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    safn1949 I'm sure I'm on the wrong planet

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    I wonder if it will run a 5100.
     
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    A Intel 2915 will work fine. 3945 maybe. One way to find out on the 5100...don't hold your breath. :)

    But with the improvements in routers like AGN and etc. something different might be interesting...depending on cost.

    Do a search for Atheros cards. There are links in this forum. Maybe in the dwagon's CF-29 FAQ.
     
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    No way on the 5100. Different connector

    2915 for sure.
     
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    Intel Pro/Wireless wiki gives the types.
    2915 is MINI-PCI
    3945 is MINI-PCIe

    https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Intel_PRO/Wireless

    Thanks Shawn you beat me to it.

    Here's the one I was thinking of. EMP-8602 PLUS-S if you can find one. I think there are threads about it on NBR.
     
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