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    USE FREE MINI PCI-E HSDPA SLOT for 2nd WLAN Adapter - CF-19 MK2

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by elbman, May 2, 2010.

  1. elbman

    elbman Newbie

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    I have a CF19 MK2 with 2 Wireless Cards (inernal and PCMCIA)
    OS: Windows XP Pro SP3

    To make it a bit more comfotable:

    Isn't it possible to use the free Mini PCI-E Slot for a 2nd WLAN Card?

    I tried to put in a Intel 3945ABG card but it was not recognized by the device manager.
    (I controlled several Bios Settings, tried differend Jumper settings near by the card, taped over pin20 of the card - no success)

    The 3945abg works fine in an FSC 1520SI, so the card is ok.

    Anyone an idea, or is it really impossible?

    Thanks in advance
     
    elbman, May 2, 2010
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  2. bilbo

    bilbo Notebook Enthusiast

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    is yours a govt model ? check the model #?
     
    bilbo, May 5, 2010
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  3. onirakkiss

    onirakkiss Notebook Deity

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    :( No, sorry, but I think, it is electrical impossible, coz there are not all signals which are necessary for a WLAN-card (PCIE-lanes and so on) on the HSDPA slot. Have a look into the schematic and u will see, what I say. :rolleyes:
     
    onirakkiss, May 5, 2010
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  4. elbman

    elbman Newbie

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    Hi

    it's an CF-19FHGAXBG (by the way, what does govt mean?)

    I think there is the problem.
    As i found out, all UMTS Cards are just connected to USB of the MiniPCI-E Port.

    I ordered an Delock industry WLAN Mini PCI Express 54Mbps 95801 yesterday
    DeLOCK > Produkte > Industrie Module > 95801 Delock industry WLAN Mini PCI Express 54Mbps

    It uses an Ralink Usb 2.0 Chipset :)

    Hope this card works...
     
    elbman, May 5, 2010
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