[ltp] ThinkPad R31 Information

[André Wyrwa]

Hi,

just tried to check the FRU parts list on the web page.
Usually it states everything, but in case of the R31s it's quite unclear
unforunately. However, what it tells is that there are three Series of
R31 models and your's belongs to Series I, where James' -6FU is also
categorized under. I'd take this as a good sign. ;-)

You can double check here:
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?lndocid=MIGR-41266


However, this Series categorization must not be related to builtin
antenna or not at all, so...the following should ensure you:
If you have wireless, you will find two little cables flying around
under the miniPCI slots cover, with little round connectors at their
ends. Those are the actual endings of the antennas and they need to be
attached to the wireless miniPCI card as soon as it gets installed.

At least this is how i found out that my T23 doesn't have antennas, it
lacks those cables.


André.


On Mon, 2004-06-14 at 20:33, Sean O Sullivan wrote:
> Paul Sladen wrote:
> 
> > On Mon, 14 Jun 2004, Sean O Sullivan wrote:
> > 
> > Hello Sean,
> > 
> >   http://www.paul.sladen.org/thinkpad-r31/thinkpad.html
> > 
> 
> Yes, I saw your site previously, very useful, thank you ;)
> It was there where I got address for this list.
> I have the 2656-J2C, which was why I was unsure if had the wireless 
> capability
> > 
> >>if 1) the laptop supports it.
> > 
> > 
> > Yes.
> > 
> > 
> >>It has a miniPCI slot,
> > 
> > 
> > Yes;  the R31 is about the last machine from IBM that doesn't come with
> > their evil BIOS restriction on which cards you can use.
> > 
> > 
> >>however, I don't think there is an antenna [in the monitor?].
> > 
> > 
> > Depends whether it came with one.  Does it have dashes at the top left and
> > right corners?  (Dashes mean the antenna is pre-installed).
> 
> No dashed sadly, however on either side of screen there is a 'o' 3/4 way 
> up. Same 'o' that is on screen at very bottom on left and right, on front.
> > 
> > You can fit the Antenna but you'll have to accquire this from IBM and
> > deconstruct about half your laptop in the process.
> > 
> 
> Sounds like fun heh.
> > 
> >>I'm based in Ireland, and looked on Komplett/Irish/British sites, but
> >>have not gotten any products for the R31 2656
> > 
> > 
> > Any MiniPCI (preferably Orinoco-based) 802.11b card should work best.
> > 
> > 	-Paul
> 
> Thank you very much for the information, is it only 802.11b cards which 
> are supported ? I know Linux doesn't have great support for anything 
> other than b, however, is it possible to get 802.11g, and install the b 
> driver in Linux, or is this a completely separate issue ?
> 
> Thanks again for information, and quick response.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Sean O Sullivan
> 
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