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    Panasonic cf-30 embedded verizon

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by dahraf, Sep 13, 2011.

  1. dahraf

    dahraf Newbie

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    I have a problem with embedded verizon card. VZ access manager shows evdo and 1xrtt. When im connected 95% of the time it connects to 1xrtt not Ev do.
    I have a Sierra wireless MC5725 modem. I tried different locations and it stays at 1xrtt. Sometimes it would show Evdo speeds.
     
    dahraf, Sep 13, 2011
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    moving to the Panasonic forum.
     
    Andrew Baxter, Sep 14, 2011
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  3. TopCop1988

    TopCop1988 Toughbook Aficionado

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    Have you tried to update the firmware in the MC5725?

    Firmware Update for Sierra EVDO Rev A Module for Verizon

    Also; see: What is EVDO?
     
    TopCop1988, Sep 14, 2011
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  4. Rob

    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    You're probably not in an EVDO coverage area...

    Are you in a very remote area?

    Thanks.
     
    Rob, Sep 14, 2011
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  5. dahraf

    dahraf Newbie

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    I have updated the firmware before and i have good EVDO coverage. My guess is maybe the verzion card is not working properly any suggestions. Thanks
     
    dahraf, Sep 14, 2011
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    I58SR Notebook Consultant

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    Yes it is very frustrating to get stuck on extended area service it is so slow its really not usable. I was right under the Verizon tower and on extended coverage. Here is the fix….

    Lock Your Verizon Modem to 3G/EVDO Only
    Below are the instructions to set your Verizon modem to 3G-only mode:
    1. Open VZAccess Manager with your card inserted, but do NOT connect to the internet.
    2. Hold Control + D
    3. You will be prompted to enter a password. Enter: "diagvzw"
    4. Select "Settings" from the menu
    5. Select "HDR Only" for "preferred operating mode", as shown below (This is the only setting that should be changed)

    6. Save settings, then close and restart VZAM.
    Once you restart VZAM, your modem will only be able to connect to 3G/EVDO. If you travel to an area where only 1xRTT coverage is available, you can easily change your settings back by following the steps above and selecting "automatic" as your "preferred operating mode".
     
    I58SR, Sep 14, 2011
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  7. Toyo

    Toyo Notebook Deity

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    Ya beat me too it :D

    This also works on USB Modem's.
     
    Toyo, Sep 18, 2011
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  8. dahraf

    dahraf Newbie

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    I put the Panasonic cf-30 to work today and tried the settings from I58SR and it works great. 3g is always on. Thank you very much to all.
     
    dahraf, Sep 19, 2011
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  9. I58SR

    I58SR Notebook Consultant

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    Hi Dahraf

    Glad it worked for you. It made a night and day difference on mine. I also rename the VZAccess Manager desktop shortcut to the password diagvzw. This way I don’t have to search for the password.

    Nick
     
    I58SR, Sep 19, 2011
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  10. dahraf

    dahraf Newbie

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    Thanks again I58SR i will try that rename also.
     
    dahraf, Sep 20, 2011
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