UMTS900 WWAN mini-pci-e card

[rkan]

Is there such thing as UMTS/3G WWAN card for mini pci-e, that supports 900Mhz UMTS? Could a 3G dongle be modded inside a X60 or X61?

[rkan]

I think I found one...

Sierra MC8792V
http://www.ferret.com.au/c/M2M-Connecti ... ks-n816520

Wonder why it is only directed to Australian market..

[rkan]

The next question: where to get one?

[Peak2Peak]

The Huawei EM770W also covers the 900MHz band as well as 850/1900/2100MHz - It is currently only available from one HK eBay seller: vk138168.

To date I have never come across a Sierra Wireless MC8792V or the MC8795V (which is Quad band - 850/900/1900/2100MHz) and do not know of any devices that use them.

The new Qualcomm Gobi 2000 covers 5 UMTS bands (800/850/900/1900/2100 MHz) and is available installed in the new Lenovo notebook X100e - FRU: 60Y3183. - (HP's Gobi 2000 version is the un2420)

To use any of these modules, the BIOS of the X60/61 will need to be modified as per post: x6x BIOS device whitelist (error 1802/04)[*MUST* read msg 1]

Hope this helps a little

[rkan]

Thanks for the info!!. The seller only says it supports 850/1900/2100. But Huawei page says also UMTS900.

[rkan]

Will the EM770W card work with a X60? Will it recognize the simcard etc?

[Peak2Peak]

Will the EM770W card work with a X60?

As per my previous post - The BIOS will probably need to be modified to accept non-whitelisted WWAN cards and Pin20 may also need to be taped over - (Please refer to: x6x BIOS device whitelist (error 1802/04)[*MUST* read msg 1])

I currently have an EM770 working in my T60p - (BIOS mod & pin20 taped) - Works great with Huawei's generic client software: "Mobile Partner" -

[rkan]

Could a simcard slot be soldered onto X60 or X61?

http://img5.ranchoweb.com/images/dublob ... ot5C27.jpg

Or would it be possible to use external simcard reader for using WWAN? I know you also have to have two mini-pci-e slot but still.

[rkan]

Will the EM770W card work with X60 antennas? My X60's sierra card has only one antenna slot with one attached cable on it. The EM770W apparently has two antenna slots.

[Peak2Peak]

Take a look at this link: No WWAN Antenna in my X61s, how do i get one? - Although related to an X61s, it may contain some useful info