Sierra 8355 (Gobi 3000) WWAN on T430

[Flemingo]

I ordered Sierra 8355/Gobi 3000 WWAN Card for T430. It is working but a few queries while using it on Windows 8.1:

- Does this have GPS/location capability that I can use with Map software for example?
- Is there any Lenovo/Sierra software that I can use with this in order to read messages and dial short codes, as I have to use short codes and read SMS in order to activate the 3G packages. Any 3rd party software for this purpose would do too. I also need these to set preference for the WWAN to look for UMTS as it keeps swapping between HSPA and UMTS for some reason, even though signals are present.

I have installed the proper driver from T430 support site but it came with no software of its own. I then looked around and found Sierra Aircard Watcher (http://www.m2mconnectivity.com.au/brand ... 3g-watcher) but it does not detect the WWAN device...

Help would be much appreciated.

Thanks

[Flemingo]

Found the latest version of Sierra AirCard Watcher which is working on Windows 8.1. It also has access to SMS but no short code dialing support...

Source:
http://business.panasonic.com/support-c ... esscarrier

The Gobi 3000 software under 'Multi-Carrier Software'.