Panasonic CF-30 GOBI??

Sold my CF-19 federal model with no wireless!
I got a CF-30KCP542M , it has a Sprint card cellular modem ( EV-DO Rev.A, HSPA ) according to specs @ config.toughbook.com.
What kind of card/modem do I need to get it to work with ATT or a GSM provider over in Europe?

 

What card is in the miniPCIe sled? I don't think it can do RevA AND HSPA at the same time. If it's unlocked and HSPA... I may be interested!!

 

You have several options. First if you want to stick with the Gobi card be forwarned the Gobi 1000 card is not compatible with Win 7. At least I haven't been able to get it to work. I have been working with Panasonic and it looks like the drivers are the problem but we have found no solution yet. They do claim it will work. I am running Win 7 Pro x64. Under Win XP it works great. Getting away from the Gobi card you can use numerous ones. A quick search on eBay will turn up many options. I just got a Sierra Wireless MC8790 and should get that in soon. It is unlocked and compatible with AT&T. Make sure any card you look at is unlocked. I would give you more suggestions but I can't touch eBay from this system. Check Sierra Wireless - Sierra Wireless AirPrime? MC8790 and MC8790V Intelligent Embedded Modules for more info on the MC8790 card.

 

thx rusty..I am running XP..according to the specs at config.toughbook.com my unit has a Sprint EV-DO card but then in the summary under the specs it is listed with GOBI..I'm confused..

what about this card .. SIERRA MC8775 PCI-E 3G Modem

 

If it's equipped with a Gobi device (which a CF-30K should be), then it'll work fine in Europe as it is. You just need a SIM card from a local provider for the networks.

PS. Gobi1000 will work fine under Win7 32-bit (you can use the XP/Vista drivers), but there are no 64-bit drivers currently.

 

How do i know if it's got the Gobi modem?that's what I'm confused about.
The Panasonic specs show the Sprint card then Gobi as well!!!

 

Have a look in Device Manager, I'd expect the Gobi device shows up under the Modems branch as "Qualcomm HS-USB Gobi.....<something or other".

The wording of "Sprint card" is just American marketing over the top of the technical wording of "Gobi modem" I think

 

The MC8775 should work just fine. What I see is that it does cover all the applicable bands.

 

I removed the MC5725 that came with my Verizon Rev. A sled and installed the Sierra Wireless MC8781 miniPCIe (it has GPS too) instead.
Then I went to Sierra Wireless website support and download, and I choosed to download the Firmware and the Watcher software for AirCard 881U.
I tested it and it is work for me on both Windows 7 and Windows XP SP3.