Cf-19mk5 Wifi

Hi!

I`d like to ask, possible to add internal WIFI and BT into Mk5 CF-19BTUZX1M ?
This modell no wifi,no bluetooth...


regards


Tod

 

Model Number: CF-19BTUZX1M
Status: CURRENT
MSRP: $3,629
Description: **Special Federal Model**, Microsoft® Windows 7 Professional, Intel® Core i5-2520M 2.50GHz, 10.1" XGA Touchscreen LCD, 320GB Shock-mounted HDD (7200rpm), 4GB RAM, NO Wi-Fi, NO Bluetooth, NO Absolute BIOS, TPM 1.2, Toughbook Preferred Service

Here's a start:

Panasonic Toughbook CF-19 Wifi Wirelessi Antenna DFUP1553ZB;

intel Mini Express Wireless WM3945ABG MOW1 Wi-Fi 802.11

This may also be helpful: CF-19: Portable Powerhouse

And for future reference: Panasonic CF-19 Toughbook FAQ

 

I'm not sure you can add this to a mark5. You might need to enter the optional kit configurator submenu in the bios. Good luck with that, I've been looking for that password for several months now, but panasonic refuses to give it. And without enabling it in the bios, it might very well not work.
If you find the password please pm it to me as i would love to add a fingerprint scanner. They only allow this option in Europe if you buy 25+ units

 

As far as I know, I think the antennas are there in the machine... Just need the right WIFI card...
Bluetooth is just a litle chip that goes on the board that controls the audio...

But, as Alecgod has said, no one knows this password.

Thanks

 

what about if we buy wifi card as "optional kit" from panasonic, are they sell it with password?

 

Nope. They just don't want you in there.
I asked to upgrade my computer by the official repair center in the UK, but even that was refused. They even didn't have a price for it, they just don't do it. $µçk$ if you ask me.
Perhaps a micro-usb-wifi-dongle would solve your problem?

 

@kerekt:

Prior to Alecgold's other thread mentioning the "Optional Kit Configuration Menu" I've not heard anyone else mention them. Does the CF-31 Bios contain the same or a similar sub-menu?

Anyone know if they exist on earlier CF-19's?

o.g.

 

They started it on the CF-31 MK2's

 

Roger that....thanks.

 

what if we try to add different manufacturer's wifi card, not the original intel one? still need to enable?

 

Yeah, that would't work. They are branded for these Toughbooks only.

 

Hi

Wifi card added also wwan card too, in Optional Kit nothing about WLAN only ask WWAN id.
After BIOS setup, Windows not found any new hardware :-( Looks like my BIOS not accept new hardwares ...... I think i need bios update, becouse federal modell bios is restricted ...
Is there anybody how can send me BIOS update for my CF19Mk5 ?

regards

Tod

 

did you already install the antennas ? (being a federal model, it shouldn't have come with any antenna).
perhaps you would also want Bluetooth, the simplest way is a an intel 6235 card (wifi+BT), but I'm not sure if the standard mk5 has this version, or BT is on a separate daughter card.

user Alecgold here has a mk5, maybe he can enlighten us on the standard wireless options.

 

yes antennas already installed by default. my problem : wwan and wlan card installed by me (original panasonic) but windows not found any new hardware, looks like federal BIOS reject wlan and wwan, need bios upgrade