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S12 3G UMTS Card and antenna
S12 3G UMTS Card and antenna
Hello
I'm wondering why no body than me have problem with getting my 3G card to work...
Is it only in Denmark we use UMTS that much?
I have this S12 and have found out that i need a card that fit in a slot in the bottom of the pc.
Same place there is a sim card slot, but without this mini pcmcia like card it's not functioning...
Later I found out that there proberly are no antenna built in... and that this is dificult to built in..
Anyone with experience on this area? And why does lenovo make this oppurtunity, when it's so difficult to use?
I'm wondering why no body than me have problem with getting my 3G card to work...
Is it only in Denmark we use UMTS that much?
I have this S12 and have found out that i need a card that fit in a slot in the bottom of the pc.
Same place there is a sim card slot, but without this mini pcmcia like card it's not functioning...
Later I found out that there proberly are no antenna built in... and that this is dificult to built in..
Anyone with experience on this area? And why does lenovo make this oppurtunity, when it's so difficult to use?
I'm danish. Sorry for my sometimes bad english spelling and understanding.
Re: S12 3G UMTS Card and antenna
Because I have more than one ThinkPad, I use an AT&T Laptop Connect Lightning USB Card. http://www.i4u.com/article28242.htmlkoden wrote:Hello
I'm wondering why no body than me have problem with getting my 3G card to work...
Is it only in Denmark we use UMTS that much?
I have this S12 and have found out that i need a card that fit in a slot in the bottom of the pc.
Same place there is a sim card slot, but without this mini pcmcia like card it's not functioning...
Later I found out that there proberly are no antenna built in... and that this is dificult to built in..
Anyone with experience on this area? And why does lenovo make this oppurtunity, when it's so difficult to use?
This way I can move it from one ThinkPad to the next. It works great with my Lenovo S-12 Netbook.
In regards to your situation I'm not sure what you mean by "having a problem with your 3G card" as you do not list the specific card you have. I looked at the bottom of my S-12 and do not see a place for a 3G card of any type. I'm wondering if there is a difference in the models Lenovo ships to the USA vs Denmark? Have you tried giving tech support a call?
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Re: S12 3G UMTS Card and antenna
I could try support...but other times I have had bad experience with them...
If i just could upload a picture to this thread....
If i just could upload a picture to this thread....
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Re: S12 3G UMTS Card and antenna
Hello, as I can understand, you don't have the mini PCI-e card yet, right?
this card is the WWAN controller. Whitout this card, SIM slot won't work.
try to look for "Sierra MC8775" on eBay.
and for "WWAN antenna" also
You'll gonna need them both
rgds
Rodrigo
this card is the WWAN controller. Whitout this card, SIM slot won't work.
try to look for "Sierra MC8775" on eBay.
and for "WWAN antenna" also
You'll gonna need them both
rgds
Rodrigo
Re: S12 3G UMTS Card and antenna
Thanks... the card is easy.. buy and plug and play....
But the antenna I think is difficult to build in or... ?
But the antenna I think is difficult to build in or... ?
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Re: S12 3G UMTS Card and antenna
Hi
To install the antenna is not difficult, but the place where you leave it makes all difference i signal power.
You don't need to build anything, just plug it in the card and leave it anywher.
If you leave it in the bottom of the computer, the reception will be weak.
You can leave it right below the keyboard, or in the best place... behind the LCD (then you needx to choose one with a long wire).
http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid ... Categories
Rgds
Rodrigo
To install the antenna is not difficult, but the place where you leave it makes all difference i signal power.
You don't need to build anything, just plug it in the card and leave it anywher.
If you leave it in the bottom of the computer, the reception will be weak.
You can leave it right below the keyboard, or in the best place... behind the LCD (then you needx to choose one with a long wire).
http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid ... Categories
Rgds
Rodrigo
Re: S12 3G UMTS Card and antenna
thanks..will try
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Re: S12 3G UMTS Card and antenna
in time, these links might help you, if you decide to buy the Sierra MC8775
http://3g-modem.wetpaint.com/page/Sierr ... +&+MC8775v
http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=61677
http://3g-modem.wetpaint.com/page/Sierr ... +&+MC8775v
http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?f=30&t=61677
Re: S12 3G UMTS Card and antenna
thanks again...
All antenna in your link are for t61 or x200, but maybe it fits in my lenovo S12?
All antenna in your link are for t61 or x200, but maybe it fits in my lenovo S12?
I'm danish. Sorry for my sometimes bad english spelling and understanding.
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Re: S12 3G UMTS Card and antenna
You can choose any one...
prefer one that looks thiner, as it gonna be put inside the computer.
prefer one that looks thiner, as it gonna be put inside the computer.
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