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Anybody know about wireless USB?
Posted: Mon May 30, 2011 1:05 pm
by richk
I thought I had run across every optional part of a T61, but I have a T61p here with FRU 42T0885. It is listed in the 15.4" service manual as a Wireless USB adapter. There is a single ivory-colored antenna wire that goes into the LCD via the right hinge. What is it used for? What would I need if I wanter to test it?
Re: Anybody know about wireless USB?
Posted: Mon May 30, 2011 1:08 pm
by Harryc
Hey Rich, wireless USB is short range wireless communications. Probably the most common use is to use a WUSB hub to hook up remote USB devices like printers, drive enclosures, and scanners.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wireless_USB
Re: Anybody know about wireless USB?
Posted: Mon May 30, 2011 4:55 pm
by richk
Thanks. It is a part I've never seen inside a Thinkpad and I have been inside a few
Re: Anybody know about wireless USB?
Posted: Fri Apr 29, 2016 9:02 pm
by Pete B
I also have a FRU 42T0885 wireless USB adapter in a T61, are there modern
devices that use this protocol? Wondering if it is worth leaving in the laptop.
Re: Anybody know about wireless USB?
Posted: Sun May 01, 2016 1:29 am
by Kasm279
Pete B wrote:I also have a FRU 42T0885 wireless USB adapter in a T61, are there modern
devices that use this protocol? Wondering if it is worth leaving in the laptop.
Nope, the standard never gained traction against Bluetooth and faded away.