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    WWAN and Thinkpad X61

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by iorgus, May 26, 2008.

  1. iorgus

    iorgus Notebook Consultant

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    Hi there. I have a X61 without WWAN. The question is if I can install an after market WWAN module and antennas, and if yes if anyone has any ideas where can I buy the module and antennas from?

    Thank you very much.
     
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  2. Wirelessman

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    I know what it is for me, but what is it for you WWAN?
     
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    AT&T, Verizon and Sprint sell their own versions

    not sure about antennas....
     
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  4. Wirelessman

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    Nob, what does he means by WWAN? Is he referring to EVDO?
     
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    yep basically
     
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    @nob: Tha's what I thought, you know the real WWAN will be WiMAX, but it is not here yet.

    @iorgus: Are you looking equipment for your home or for mobility?
     
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  7. iorgus

    iorgus Notebook Consultant

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    The idea is that I want to go online using at&t broadband, but i don't have the wwan module. and i would prefer an internal one rather than an external one on PCMCIA.
     
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    i forgot to mention that when I upgraded my RAM I saw that I have a sim slot under the RAM cover. That's why I'd prefer an internal one, plus the fact that is more practical.
     
    iorgus, May 27, 2008
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