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    cf-28 Problems

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by bis5, Jul 20, 2011.

  1. bis5

    bis5 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello
    I have some cf-28 I have installed win 2000 installed all the drivers but the main problem is I can`t get the wifi to work the wifi card is present but it is not showing up in device manager the bios setting are set to auto.
    It is a uk spec model number CF-28PBJ12FE

    Also I downloaded the Billionton-Bluetooth from Modly's site thanks .

    but the stack is time limited does anyone know where I can get a free one which will work ?

    I have had a good look around the site for these problems and tried to sort this out 2 days :-( later still trying ?

    Regards Bis5
     
    bis5, Jul 20, 2011
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  2. Springfield

    Springfield Notebook Deity

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    Welcome to the NBR Panasonic Toughbook forum!

    It's likely there is no wifi card installed, at least not internally. That model number shows a Cisco WWAN but no wifi (WLAN). WWAN uses the older cell phone type technology and is too slow.

    Recommend trying a PC card type wifi that has good W2K drivers.

    The antenna you see is for the WWAN and built for a different frequency than wifi. It is possible to install wifi internally in a CF-28, in fact it is a common mod that has several how-to instructive posts on this site.
     
    Springfield, Jul 20, 2011
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    capt.dogfish The Curmudgeon

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    Where is the wifi card located and what is the model of the card?
    CAP
     
    capt.dogfish, Jul 20, 2011
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    TopCop1988 Toughbook Aficionado

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    Did you try the Billionton Driver Download site? :confused:
     
    TopCop1988, Jul 20, 2011
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  5. bis5

    bis5 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi
    The numbers on the card installed are DL3UP1246AAA / 2JKSA03795 / ALPSMINIPCI DFUP1246ZAPBF

    Wish I asked before now wasted a lot of time on this thanks for the reply.
    Bis5
     
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    Hi it`s under the hard drive in the outer slot.
     
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    bis5 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi
    ok will have a look it`s a shame as the bluetooth is working great now .
    Regards
     
    bis5, Jul 20, 2011
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    bis5 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi
    would you know which one I would need to download for win 2000 ?
    Thanks
     
    bis5, Jul 20, 2011
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  9. TopCop1988

    TopCop1988 Toughbook Aficionado

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    Depends on the card: which one do you have?
     
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    Sorry I don`t know which one is fitted to these I will try and find out.
    Regards
     
    bis5, Jul 20, 2011
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    bis5 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi
    ok I have taken out the card marked DL3UP1246AAA / 2JKSA03795 / ALPSMINIPCI DFUP1246ZAPBF and put in a wifi card in it`s place but now the BT is not working Have I taken out the wrong card ?
     
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    bis5 Notebook Enthusiast

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    looks like I have been mislead when buying these was told had

    Wifi / BT - wireless 3g

    Hmm
     
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    Hi downloaded from the site ok thanks but still has the toshiba 30 day activation
    when installed ?
     
    bis5, Jul 21, 2011
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    Hi where can I find the full spec for this model number.

    Thanks
     
    bis5, Jul 26, 2011
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    TopCop1988 Toughbook Aficionado

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    Panasonic Toughbook Configurator

    Be sure to enter the entire Model Number, including the "dash"; i.e.: CF-28xxxxxxx .
     
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    Hi will not work with my model number CF-28PBJ12FE may be because UK model ?
     
    bis5, Jul 27, 2011
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  17. toughasnails

    toughasnails Toughbook Moderator Moderator

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    Some of the older models do not work but hows this :D .
    CF-28
    P - PIII 800Mhz
    B - 12.1" SVGA Touch Screen w/ Std Keyboard
    J - 30GB HDD - 256MB RAM
    1 - ???
    2 - Mobitex - 802.11b Wireless LAN (Cisco)
    F - Windows 2000
    E - UK
    CF-28 - ToughWiki
     
    toughasnails, Jul 27, 2011
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