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    Wlan upgrade CF-29

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by joakes, Nov 17, 2010.

  1. joakes

    joakes Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi guys,
    Im new just like to say hello.

    just got myself a toughbook cf-29 :)
    model number: CF-29CTKGBKM i think its a MK1???????

    Im going to upgrade the RAM and HD

    But what im going to do first is to change the stock WLAN card 2100 3B mini pci card which is 11mbs?

    What card should i get for it???? in the UK....

    Thanks guys
     
    joakes, Nov 17, 2010
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    dentsmithy Notebook Geek

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  3. TopCop1988

    TopCop1988 Toughbook Aficionado

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    Welcome to the Toughbook Club, and to the Toughbook Forum! :)

    They're both addictive. ;)

    Yes, it is a Mk1:

    CF-29CTKGBKM DESCRIPTION:
    Pentium M 1.2GHz ULV (Centrino), 13.3" XGA Transmissive Touch Screen, 40GB HDD, 256 MB RAM, Floppy Disk Drive, 56K Modem, Ethernet LAN, Intel PRO Wireless LAN, GPS, Win XP Pro, North America Destination
     
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    joakes Notebook Enthusiast

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    thank you very much
     
    joakes, Nov 17, 2010
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  5. Alex

    Alex Super Moderator

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    Any m-pci wi-fi card will work better that the intel 2100B
    The intel 2915abg used on the mk-4 and mk-5's is OK and cheap
    If you read the cf-29 threads you will see our favored card the EMP-8602+ or +s
     
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