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    Cf28 Pcmcia

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by simonfoy, Sep 14, 2011.

  1. simonfoy

    simonfoy Newbie

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    Just bought a CF28 from eBay.

    It has a PCMCIA slot int he side, if I buy a card for it from PC World will it then be able to connect to my wireless router? Or does it need something additional to the card?

    Also I have found the SIM card under the battery, I cannot get the SIM card to sit properly. It will slot in but it will not cold down so the connection is none. I have tried putting some rubber on the sim catch between the sim and battery to hold it down as I cant see any way of clucking the SIM in????

    Any help is greatly appreciated

    Simon
     
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  2. jamesc76

    jamesc76 Newbie

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    Dunno about the SIm part, but I have just got the same as you I got a belkin pcmcia card for wifi and it works great!
     
    jamesc76, Sep 15, 2011
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  3. harveya

    harveya Notebook Consultant

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    Simon.

    I would suggest that instead of a PCMCIA card (which will work just fine) you get a mini PCI 802.11g card. There is a slot for this under the battery and it will work just fine - I use one and have just connected the Wireless CDMA antenna and while this works the range isn't wonderfull as the Antenna is actualy not the correct length or type for Wifi. However doing it this way does save you the PCMCIA slot for something else.

    On the SIM card, I have see advertised the 3G module for the CF28 and I presume this is what you have, however I have no experience of these (I might get one to play with). I would suggest that there maybe some trick to fitting in the SIM but I don't have one to view. Can you post up a picture.

    An alternative if you want 3G wireless would be to get hold of one of the Sierra Aircard 881 cards that are on sale on eBay, I have one of these, it has built in GPS antenna and works really well, plus the SIM is easy to fit into it.

    Cheers
    Andy
     
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  4. CF-28 Frankenstein

    CF-28 Frankenstein Notebook Geek

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    The reason for using the MINI PCI slot for WIFI is that PCMCIA cards stick out of the side of the computer and are more likely to be broken off where the MINI PCI are internal and protected by the computer case. If your CF-28 is going to be riding a desk, the PCMCIA would be less of a hassle for you. The MINI PCI option is great but you have to install and route antennas, not always fun given the magnesium case.

    Under the battery is the expansion module for the memory and a space to mount the daughterboard. It is usually mounted with 4 screws to the casing. I'll attach a few pics for clarification....

    Hope this helps; you've definately come to the right place for any question you might have.
     

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