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WWAN on X61
WWAN on X61
Whilst taking apart my X61 I noticed a slot for a SIM card.
How do I go about trying to use it?
How do I go about trying to use it?
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Re: WWAN on X61
Chech Device Manager first and see if you have a WWAN card and check its compatible carrier. Insert a SIM Card with that specific carrier. Personally, I wouldnt use it.karotlopj wrote:Whilst taking apart my X61 I noticed a slot for a SIM card.
How do I go about trying to use it?
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Re: WWAN on X61
It has a Sierra Wireless MC8775 HSDPA modem. Now what program should I use to connect to my ISP?
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Re: WWAN on X61
I'm fairly certain that these were locked to Vodafone in your country, so you need to give them a call, see if the card is still supported by their network and purchase a plan.
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Re: WWAN on X61
I came across a communications program from Lenovo - Access Connections (Fn+F5) which showed a number of comms interfaces one of which was Mobile Broadband, This told me that no SIM card was present Insert SIM card and try again. Then I reinserted it the other way round as their is no indication as to which way round it should be inserted. Of course it made no difference, the same error msg came up. I would have thought that if it was locked then some other msg would have been displayed BICBW.
I later came across something called 'Lenovo Broadband Activation for Windows':-
http://pcsupport.lenovo.com/gb/en/downloads/ds001273
I downloaded that only to find that the X61 is not supported.
So here I am wondering if this ever worked at all.
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Re: WWAN on X61
Hi
my answer here would be a bit inappropriate, but I still want to give you an advise.
Get some modern WWAN card and get rid of that outdated card.
Not only you will get a better speeds and connectivity, but also you will face a lot less problems with the installation.
X61 does support a wide range of Sierra's cards and there's just no point in using such old card.
I would personally recommend either MC7710 or MC7455 card. Both are LTE-capable modems.
As for your card I can say this:
I remember time when I was using a GOBI3000 card. And I had to use an utility called GobiAllPowerSwitcher.
I had to change something in that card with this utility. After this I was able to see a Carrier network in the
Windows Wireless Menu. Maybe this utility will help you with your card (I guess it's GOBI2000).
HTH
my answer here would be a bit inappropriate, but I still want to give you an advise.
Get some modern WWAN card and get rid of that outdated card.
Not only you will get a better speeds and connectivity, but also you will face a lot less problems with the installation.
X61 does support a wide range of Sierra's cards and there's just no point in using such old card.
I would personally recommend either MC7710 or MC7455 card. Both are LTE-capable modems.
As for your card I can say this:
I remember time when I was using a GOBI3000 card. And I had to use an utility called GobiAllPowerSwitcher.
I had to change something in that card with this utility. After this I was able to see a Carrier network in the
Windows Wireless Menu. Maybe this utility will help you with your card (I guess it's GOBI2000).
HTH
Re: WWAN on X61
Thanks for your advice. I would like to have 4G capability and will probably get an MC7710 card, but the immediate problem is being able to access a provider. At the moment I get error msgs saying there is no SIM card, and I don't know if this is because of a misconfiguration or hardware problem. If I can't get this sorted I can't imagine replacing the card would provide any benefit.
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Re: WWAN on X61
Two things here:karotlopj wrote: ↑Sun Aug 13, 2017 8:09 amThanks for your advice. I would like to have 4G capability and will probably get an MC7710 card, but the immediate problem is being able to access a provider. At the moment I get error msgs saying there is no SIM card, and I don't know if this is because of a misconfiguration or hardware problem. If I can't get this sorted I can't imagine replacing the card would provide any benefit.
1) The machine likely shipped with a "dummy" SIM card. You need a *real* Vodafone SIM in order to activate and use its WWAN capability. I'll repeat myself for the last time regarding this particular issue: give Vodafone a call.
2) You will also need a modded BIOS installed in order for the system not to "bark" at the newer card and prevent the machine from booting altogether.
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Re: WWAN on X61
What would happen if I inserted a Vodafone SIM or changed the WWAN card?
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Re: WWAN on X61
You'd likely be able to use the machine's WWAN capabilities, *presuming* that the card is still supported by their network AND that it belongs to an active account.
Please read what I wrote in my previous post...pretty please...or changed the WWAN card?
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Re: WWAN on X61
You should have this driver installed: Wireless WAN (Vodafone and Cingular - HSDPA) driver
from here: https://thinkpads.com/support/Thinkpad- ... m/X61.html
Then use the Sierra 3G Watcher for the connection. Link at the bottom of this page: http://thinkwiki.de/Sierra_MC8775_Upgrade_auf_7,2_MBit
All you have to do is configure the apn.
from here: https://thinkpads.com/support/Thinkpad- ... m/X61.html
Then use the Sierra 3G Watcher for the connection. Link at the bottom of this page: http://thinkwiki.de/Sierra_MC8775_Upgrade_auf_7,2_MBit
All you have to do is configure the apn.
Re: WWAN on X61
For anyone who has an X61 with WWAN capability via a Sierra Wireless MC8775 card, I'd suggest upgrading the firmware which will enable it to work at 7.2 Mb/s which is twice as fast as it is originally. Also it will no longer be locked so you can use any SIM, and it will work on Linux and FreeBSD as well as Windows.
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Re: WWAN on X61
No need to call Vodafone - just upgrade firmware then use any SIM card you like.ajkula66 wrote: ↑Sun Aug 13, 2017 10:45 amTwo things here:karotlopj wrote: ↑Sun Aug 13, 2017 8:09 amThanks for your advice. I would like to have 4G capability and will probably get an MC7710 card, but the immediate problem is being able to access a provider. At the moment I get error msgs saying there is no SIM card, and I don't know if this is because of a misconfiguration or hardware problem. If I can't get this sorted I can't imagine replacing the card would provide any benefit.
1) The machine likely shipped with a "dummy" SIM card. You need a *real* Vodafone SIM in order to activate and use its WWAN capability. I'll repeat myself for the last time regarding this particular issue: give Vodafone a call.
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Re: WWAN on X61
True, I believe my T61p has a dummy red sim card (fools me into thinking it's a Vodafone card)... Either that or card is expired. Echoing George's advice + why don't you just go to a Vodafone store and buy a $2 sim to see if receives reception.
The other user suggested a new WWAN card, but 4G cards are quite expensive, so better to see if your existing card works first. A new card might entail a BIOS flash as well.
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Re: WWAN on X61
I did buy a Vodafone SIM and it did work, but after upgrading the firmware I have doubled the speed and am no longer locked to Vodafone.
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