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    CF-WEB301MB Antenna Ports?

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by ToughBook Guy, Sep 3, 2009.

  1. ToughBook Guy

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    I'm about to get my new CF-30 and the CF-WEB301MB. Does anyone have any pictures of the back of the CF-WEB301MB? I am specifically looking for what type of connector the Antenna port uses...

    Thanks!

    Jeff
     
    ToughBook Guy, Sep 3, 2009
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  2. tough-2-go

    tough-2-go Notebook Deity

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    Don't have a picture but they are TNC connectors. Also make sure to verify that your dock is equipped with the pass throughs as they are optional equipment on most docking stations.
     
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    Thanks for the info... I'm surprised they went with TNC and not SMA, TNC seems a bit large for the back of a docking station. Also, since it's dual, can I assume that one is for the Cellular antenna and the other is for a WiFi antenna?
     
    ToughBook Guy, Sep 5, 2009
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  4. Alex

    Alex Super Moderator

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    It depends on what options the cf-30 is equipped with

    The models that have built-in gps usually output the gps antenna to one port leaving the other port for wwan
    If you don’t have integrated gps then the two outputs would be wwan and wi-fi



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  5. zare34

    zare34 Notebook Enthusiast

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    To me since TNC connectors are bigger it is much easier to terminate on the rg58 cable. SMA connectors are a little tougher to terminate.
     
    zare34, Sep 5, 2009
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