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    cf-29enpnxkm problems

    Discussion in 'Panasonic' started by policeinterceptor200, Sep 6, 2012.

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    policeinterceptor200 Notebook Enthusiast

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    iam having problems with my toughbook. i am wondering what the pull out antenna on the top left of the screen housing is for. also i have no wifi. i am also looking for a cd drive caddy for it. if anyone can help please do.i bought it off ebay and re installed xp pro. as well as all drivers.
     
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    Welcome to the Toughbook Forum on NoteBookReview.com!

    Suggest starting by reading from this thread:
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/panasonic/214029-official-panasonic-cf-29-toughbook-thread.html

    The pull-out antenna is for WWAN wireless connection like a cell phone, won't work without the right drivers and a paid connection with a local carrier. You should have WLAN (wifi) unless the wifi card is damaged --might just need the right driver, probably Intel PROset (but only use the Intel driver, use Windows to control the wifi connection). You can find CD-ROM units on the auction site, or maybe put an ad in the Buy/Sell/Trade section after you have 15-20 posts.
     
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    Rob Toughbook Aficionado

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    So basically, all the "READ ME BEFORE POSTING" threads for some reason were not read... :nah:
     
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    Here is a link for the factory restore cd's:
    Panasonic Toughbook CF-29 Recovery CD - Restore CD | eBay
    These are a must for the CF-29, unless you are going to put Linux/Ubuntu/Joli OS on it. As above, reading through all of the FAQ's pages at front of forum "stickies" are well worth the reading...
     
    UNCNDL1, Sep 8, 2012
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    i have reinstalled all drivers. i have a button on the front that says wireless but it does nothing. i believe that the card for the wireless is missing. i took it all apart and couldnt find it. the slot is empty. so i guese i need to know what card i need.
     
    policeinterceptor200, Sep 10, 2012
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    is ENG- EMP-8602+S the right card? i called panosonic and they couldnt help
     
    policeinterceptor200, Sep 10, 2012
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    Believe the factory wifi card for an E model (Mk2) was an Intel 2200. I'm not a fan of those, go with the next newer model Intel 2915. the EMP-8602+S also works great, much stronger than the Intel cards, but also several times more expensive.
     
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    i can get the emp carp for about 60. this laptop spends its life in a old cruiser. so i want a good one. what do i do to get it to work? as fare as drivers and stuff? i have the driver restore disk for it so i know its not a driver.as i said i am running a fresh install of xp pro sp2. exactly what it came with new. that fixed alot.
     
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    8602 is definitely a good choice for max range. Do the external SMA connector hack so you can hook up a cantenna or similar directional external antenna.

    It takes an Atheros driver. Look around the web, some on-line retailers also provide a link to download the right driver.

    Or look at my member info and shoot me an email, maybe I can email it to you.
     
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    sorry bout all the ?s lol
     
    policeinterceptor200, Sep 10, 2012
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