[ltp] non-ibm WAN cards

Glenn linux-thinkpad@linux-thinkpad.org
Sat, 09 Feb 2008 12:00:08 +0900


Glenn wrote:
> Can anyone on the list that has access to non approved WAN cards post 
> the details of any errors they get when they install it. I have tried 
> to install the mini-pcie card out of a 875U modem but it doesnt even 
> give an 1804 error. If anyone has a USB modem (or any other 
> non-approved mini-pcie card for that matter) that has a mini-pcie card 
> inside it, and can plug it into your laptop pcie slot, I would like to 
> hear the results.
>
> Cheers
>
> Glenn
Solved, someone else noticed that his wireless radio was also disabled, 
and taping pin 20 on the card lets it work. Minor annoyance is that the 
card now cant be turned off.