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    cf-27freezing when i plug in pcmcia wireless

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by tugless, Feb 27, 2010.

  1. tugless

    tugless Notebook Enthusiast

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    i have a cf-27 running windows xp 256RAM but whenever i try to turn the wireless card on it freezes the laptop,, then i pull the card out and the laptop is fine and works again :confused: does anyone have any ideas of a soultion
     
    tugless, Feb 27, 2010
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  2. KLonsdale

    KLonsdale Notebook Evangelist

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    I have a Mk IV that would do that every once in a whiile, make sure that let windows manage the card and not the software that came with it. What is the make and model of the wireless card that you are using
     
    KLonsdale, Feb 27, 2010
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  3. tugless

    tugless Notebook Enthusiast

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    its a 3com office connect 3CRWE154A72 ive tried to let windows install it and ive tried with the software too but it still freezes any ideas
     
    tugless, Feb 27, 2010
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  4. KLonsdale

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    Which version of Windows are you using? I used both a Linksys G and N pcmcia cards. Try booting the computer with the card in place, also do not insert or remove the card while in hibernation or sleep mode.
     
    KLonsdale, Feb 27, 2010
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    sparkwrite Notebook Guru

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    HI: I had this problem with a Lynksys SRX 400 card. I got it to work by slightly pulling out the card, just a hair. I don't know why. See what happens when you try this. Spark
     
    sparkwrite, Mar 1, 2010
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    Maybe a grounding problem. Spark
     
    sparkwrite, Mar 1, 2010
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    There are known lockup issues with the CF-27 and various brands of wifi cards. If you can find a different make/model of wifi card, you may have better luck.

    nine
     
    9nine9, Mar 2, 2010
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    I have a solution for you tugless !

    I had same issue, and was told by a tech that the voltage put out on CF-27 pcmcia slot is not enough for many newer cards... hence your problem

    The card I have used is a "no name" GWAE06G. And it works great ! 802.11G pcmcia

    I hope that helps

    Take care

    Just google GWAE06G to find online seller.
     
    techtuff, Mar 3, 2010
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