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    CF-30 Wi-Fi Problem

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by cruiserlarry, Aug 14, 2011.

  1. cruiserlarry

    cruiserlarry Notebook Consultant

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    I have a CF-30FCSRCAM and the WiFi has been slowly failing. At first, it would drop IP addresses, and then log back on. Then I'd have to plug in a hardwire network cable, and remove it - wireless would work for a while. Now, nothing - it is no longer obtaining IP addresses. Signals are good, networks are located, but it wont lock an address. REloaded drivers - OK. Checked Bios - OK. Ran boot-up Pani diagnostics - everything OK. Talked to Pani tech, and after they tried many attempts, they said to just send it in for repair / replacement.

    My issue right now is time - I need it next week for a business trip, and Pani says it'll take 1-2 weeks...so, is there another WiFi card I can replace the OE one with that will work for now ? I heard rumors that the factory one is just a standard Intel WiFi module, and that any would work...but I don't want to screw things up with a mismatched card...

    Suggestions ?
     
    cruiserlarry, Aug 14, 2011
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  2. TopCop1988

    TopCop1988 Toughbook Aficionado

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    Did you follow this?

    Wireless LAN Driver - Latest Update
    Intel Wireless LAN Driver for Web support
    Models using Intel PRO/Wireless
    3945ABG/3945BGX/4965AG/5100AGN/5100BG
    Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection

    Amazon: Intel Pro/wireless 3945ABG Network Connection - Network Adapter - Mini-pci Express

    Upgrade:

    Intel® Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN

    Amazon: Intel 4965AG Wireless WiFi Link miniPCI Express Wireless Card
     
    TopCop1988, Aug 14, 2011
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  3. Toughbook

    Toughbook Drop and Give Me 20!

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    You can swap in another and it should work.
     
    Toughbook, Aug 15, 2011
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  4. cruiserlarry

    cruiserlarry Notebook Consultant

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    I remember the WiFi was on the left side GPS sled on the CF-29...The sled on the CF-30 looks like it's for the WWAN only...so is the WiFi mini-pci mounted on the board inside ?
     
    cruiserlarry, Aug 16, 2011
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  5. tango_tough

    tango_tough Notebook Guru

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    The 4965 on the CF-30 is under the key board.
     
    tango_tough, Aug 16, 2011
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  6. xboxhaxorz

    xboxhaxorz Notebook Evangelist

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    which is this boot up pani diagnostic you speak of?
     
    xboxhaxorz, Aug 17, 2011
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