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    cf-28 and AT&T mobile internet card

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by topcopcode3, Mar 18, 2010.

  1. topcopcode3

    topcopcode3 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a Cf-28 P3 800mhz with XP Pro installed. My work just gave me a AT&T laptop USB connect card, the Sierra Wireless "lightning". I am unable to get this thing working. The software is installed, but I guess my USB port is still 1.1. I just tried a PCM adapter that was supposed to give me USB 2.0, but it won't run the connect card. When I connect right to the USB port in the back of the computer, it will work for a little bit, but then reset itself and I loose my internet connection for a few minutes. Do I need to update something?? Short of selling it and getting a cf-29, what can I do?
     
    topcopcode3, Mar 18, 2010
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  2. KLonsdale

    KLonsdale Notebook Evangelist

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    Do you mean PCMCIA adapter?
     
    KLonsdale, Mar 18, 2010
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  3. tough-2-go

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    Have them provide you with a PCMCIA aircard or pick one up on Ebay that will work with your service.
     
    tough-2-go, Mar 18, 2010
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    TopCop1988 Toughbook Aficionado

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    My suggestion: put your SIM card into either the Sierra AirCard 860:

    http://www.wirefly.com/catalog/at&t/sierra/wireless-aircard-860-pc-modem/

    or AirCard 881:

    http://www.wireless.att.com/businesscenter/SierraAirCard881/index.jsp

    PCMCIA card.

    Works great and easier to keep up with. :)
     
    TopCop1988, Mar 18, 2010
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    topcopcode3 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I think I'm just going to get a CF-29, I wanted a new one anyways. Thanks for the help though.
     
    topcopcode3, Apr 6, 2010
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    Even with the CF-29, you would still be better off with the 881 card in the PCMCIA slot, or better yet, find a CF-29 that has the AT&T modem and you can put your card in there and not use the adapter.
     
    Silver Trooper, Apr 7, 2010
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