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    Sony Vaio Z690 WWAN?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by TCAlex, Jul 17, 2009.

  1. TCAlex

    TCAlex Newbie

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    Anyone know how to get this working in XP? I can't find any tutorials online. I installed a IFX-498 in my Sony Vaio motherboard, but when I launch GlobeTrotter Connect it comes up with Device not found.

    Help is appreciated.
     
    TCAlex, Jul 17, 2009
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    nacholambre Notebook Consultant

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    You need to have the service my friend! Call your local service providers and sign up for a plan! Good luck!
     
    nacholambre, Jul 17, 2009
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  3. Rachel

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    Did you try it in Vista and did it work ok?
    Is the wwan module recognised in the device manager?
    What WWAN card are you using?
    May be your not using the correct software.
    I assume that you've already switched the wwan module on using the Sony software. Some people that are not that familar with the Sony software overlook this.
     
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  4. TCAlex

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    I had the same problem in Vista. How do I go about switching the WWAN on in XP?
     
    TCAlex, Jul 17, 2009
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  5. Rachel

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    By using smart wi or vaio smart network.
     
    Rachel, Jul 17, 2009
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    When I try and enable it though SmartWi, it times out and doesn't connect.
     
    TCAlex, Jul 17, 2009
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  7. Rachel

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    Try turning wifi and BT of if your trying to connect using WWAN.
    The SmartWi software might only work with the Verizon/Sprint modules, you didn't state what WWAN card you're using. The software though still might allow you to connect if you're using a different wwan card.

    Trying the EU Vaio smart network connection tool might be worth a go also.
     
    Rachel, Jul 17, 2009
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    philfree Notebook Geek

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    Vaio Smart Network does not work on XP, use Wireless Switch Utility instead
     
    philfree, Jul 18, 2009
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