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    CF-72 has built in WIFI?

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by Systemz, Apr 27, 2008.

  1. Systemz

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    I thought this CF72 had built in wifi but there is no antenna. Does that mean it does not have built in WIFI. I can't seem to find anything in the system about wireless either. Am I missing something?
     
    Systemz, Apr 27, 2008
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  2. pappy42

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    Did you look in the device manager?
     
    pappy42, Apr 27, 2008
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  3. Systemzs

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    I checked, its not there. :/
    Now I'm looking for the parts to install it myself, not having much luck though. One place wanted over $500 just for the parts, I could buy another laptop for that!!! Anyone have any parts suppliers they could recommend?
     
    Systemzs, Apr 28, 2008
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  4. pappy42

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    I don't know very much about this subject and even less about your computer. Sooo, take my comments with a grain of salt.

    I notice that are wifi adapters available for both usb and pcmcia slots. That seems to me to be a cheap and easy way to get wifi without breaking the bank.
     
    pappy42, Apr 28, 2008
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    Check the toughbook wiki at http://toughbook.wikispaces.com/CF-72 for pics and mods to a CF-72. Do I see 2 mini-pci slots there?

    Info there also on running a wifi antenna.

    I don't have a 72, but props to the creator of these mods
     
    klboo, Apr 28, 2008
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    I have done a internal wifi with internal antenna on a CF-72. Same basic principle as the mod on the 28 but much more involved getting the case apart. Much more complex than the 28 but you can use an internal antenna - just run it up into the top of the monitor and bammo - works like a charm. Also if it has the RIM antenna you can remove all that - no use keeping it in it.
     
    Mega-Man, Apr 29, 2008
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