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    Panasonic Toughbook CF-W8, CF-T8 and Intel Centrino 6250 WWAN card

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by toughy1, Mar 1, 2013.

  1. toughy1

    toughy1 Newbie

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    Hello,
    Will greatly appreciate it if somebody can chime in on whether it is possible to install "Intel® Centrino® Advanced–N + WiMAX 6250" card in CF-W8 and/or CF-T8.
    Many thanks!
     
    toughy1, Mar 1, 2013
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  2. Gear6

    Gear6 Notebook Evangelist

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    I'm using a generic Intel 6250 in my CF-C1 (i5 M520). I also tried it in CF-30 mk1 (CoreDuo L2400) but it didn't work (bios whitelisting).
    The W8/T8 is a Core2Duo generation, so somewhere between those above. You'll know for sure if you try it.

    Also, if you don't need WiMAX, just find a plain (Panasonic) 6200/6205.
     
    Gear6, Mar 4, 2013
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  3. Shawn

    Shawn Crackpot Search Ninja and Options Whore

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    From the specs, it looks like it has an Intel 5100 originally. I swapped in an Intel 5300 in my cf52 that originally had a Intel 4965. I added the 3rd antenna (flag antenna)and it doubled my internet speed.
     
    Shawn, Mar 7, 2013
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    thank you, guys
     
    toughy1, Jun 16, 2013
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  5. BaRRmaley

    BaRRmaley Notebook Deity

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    6250 has very big problems with stability. Random disconnects etc.
    Atheros AR9280 is much better. My own experience.
     
    BaRRmaley, Jun 18, 2013
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