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Verizon 1xEV-DO WWAN

2007-02-27T13:35:38Z

Cpina: /* Instructions */

From the TABOOK.PDF reference ('''Lenovo Training Solutions, Personal Systems Reference''', November 2005 Number 299):

''Some models: Wireless WAN Sierra Wireless 1xEV-DO Network Adapter, Mini PCIe Adapter, EV-DO/1xRTT, WWAN antenna on display, service contract reqd with VerizonÂ® Wireless.''

''WWAN: Requires service contract with Verizon; monthly service charges and airtime charges will apply. Roaming charges may also apply. Service not available in all areas. Verizon, not Lenovo, is solely responsible for the Verizon Wireless service. Visit the following Web site for more information: www.verizonwireless.com.''

[http://www.lenovo.com/news/us/en/2005/09/zseries.html "Lenovo Widens Small Business Portfolio with Industryâ€™s Thinnest and Lightest 14-inch Widescreen Notebook" press announcement]:

'''First Notebook to Integrate High Speed EV-DO Wireless WAN''' (9/19/2005)
''The Z60m and Z60t are the first standard notebooks ever to integrate a high-speed, Evolution Data Optimized (EV-DO)(5) wireless wide area network (WWAN) antenna for Verizon Wireless Broadband Access. The built-in WWAN antenna helps avoid many of the pitfalls associated with PC cards, including hardware incompatibility and fragile, easily damaged antennas protruding from the computer. Verizon Wirelessâ€™ network features one of the fastest connection rates in the U.S. with average speeds between 400-700 kilobytes per second (kbps). It also provides another layer of data security and protection, as it isn't susceptible to the same vulnerabilities as a shared hot spot connection, such as data theft.''

''Several innovative multimedia features â€” including hot keys to control application functions and ports to easily upload digital images and video â€” make the Z Series optimal for business or home use, including presentations, multimedia and DVD movies.''

''"One of the trends we're seeing in small businesses is that the line between work and home is blurring," said Chuck Sharp, vice president, Information Technology Solution Providers Alliance (ITSPA). "It's not efficient to spend money on separate pieces of technology for all aspects of your life. Time is at such a premium, that small businesses are looking for technology that not only improves their productivity at work, but also allows them to maximize their personal time â€” at home and when traveling."''

Also of interest:

[http://www-131.ibm.com/content/home/store_LNV_PublicUSA/en_US/ThinkPad_ZSeries_WWAN.html ThinkPad notebooks with Verizon Wireless BroadbandAccess]

=== Linux Support ===

T60p model works fine under Linux (SuSE 10.1) if you can get it activated and powered on, and apply various hotplug scripts and PPPD scripts.

Initial service activation was done under Windows -- not sure if this is necessary.

Generally it works under Linux. Occasionally after a fresh boot, it will not connect with an apparent failure to power on the device. The only solution seems to be to reboot into Windows, connect from there, reboot into linux, switch the wireless power switch off and on again, then connect. Then it works fine again. (There must be a better way!)

Z60 model was report to work always (without the Windows shenanigans).

In my T60 is not needed to boot Linux to power on the device. The device is a USB serial, and the proceeding to work is:

=== Instructions ===

(I am Debian user, but instructions are aplicable for any distribution)

* Insert to SIM Slot (under the battery) a SIM Card
** The UMTS modem is sim-locked by Lenovo (Spain and Germany are Vodafone only); you can request an unlock code from IBM ([[#Unlocking_the_Modem|Unlocking the Modem]])

* Switch on the Wireless switch. Antena LED will light. If it is not lighthing, press Fn+F5 until it lights (usually not needed)

* If you type lsusb it will appear:

Other devices...
Bus 002 Device 004: ID 1199:6804 Sierra Wireless, Inc.
Other devices...

* Then, load the Sierra module:
modprobe sierra

* (PROBABLY YOU DON'T NEED TO DO IT) In system log, you will have some messages with 3 (usually) new USB Serial ports. You only need the first one (/dev/ttyUSB0). If you don't have /dev/ttyUSB0, ttyUSB1, etc. you can create using:

cd /dev
mknod ttyUSB0 c 188 0
mknod ttyUSB1 c 188 1
mknod ttyUSB2 c 188 2

* Easy way to say hello to your modem:

In one terminal: cat /dev/ttyUSB0
In other one: echo at > /dev/ttyUSB0 (you should expect AT OK in first terminal)
echo at+cpin? > /dev/ttyUSB0 (you should expect ready, if you don't need to enter PIN)

* After it, you can use /dev/ttyUSB0 as GPRS+UMTS modem. You can use wvdial or directly pppd. Remember that you maybe need to insert PIN number.

* How to collect your hex formatted ESN in software for service activiation (useful for internal EVDO cards):

Open two terminals as root.

In the first run:
cat /dev/ttyUSB0

In the second run:
echo AT+GSN > /dev/ttyUSB0

In the first terminal you should see the AT command and an ESN in hex followed by an OK. Give the hex number to the person activating your service. An example is provided below:

<pre>
AT+GSN

0x513BC21F

OK
</pre>

Here a list of some usefull AT-Commands:

* at+cfun=0 - set card to low power output. For being a friend to your battery.
* at+cfun=1 - set Card to full power output. If card is in low power mode, the card will reset, and you have to unload and than load the serial module
* at+cgreg? - shows you the state of network searching.
** If it displays +CGREG: 0,2 this means, the card is searching for a network.
** If it displays +CGREG: 0,1,XXXX,YYYY this means, that you are logged in your HOME-Net
** If it displays +CGREG: 0,5,XXXX,YYYY this means, that you are logged in a Roaming-Net

A link: http://www.kuix.de/umts/vodafone/

=== Unlocking the Modem ===

You can request an unlock code from Lenovo by calling the IBM support and requesting this code. You have to agree that you won't get any support related to UMTS and Vodafone anymore and if you do, you can enter the unlock code like this:

Terminal 1:
cat /dev/ttyUSB0

Terminal 2:
echo 'AT+CLCK="PN",0,"12345678"' > /dev/ttyUSB0

If you see OK in the first terminal, everything went fine. (NB: the windows manual provided by IBM is a LOT larger and even more difficult.)

==== Stuff missing ====
* Someone should write a small ruby script that provides a nice dialog for unlocking the device
* How do I find out whether a device IS locked (by checking with the modem, not try and error)

=== Models featuring this Technology ===
* ThinkPad {{T60}}, {{T60p}}, {{X60s}}
* ThinkPad {{Z Series}}

[[Category:Components]]

Verizon 1xEV-DO WWAN

2006-08-14T10:14:10Z

Cpina:

From the TABOOK.PDF reference ('''Lenovo Training Solutions, Personal Systems Reference''', November 2005 Number 299):

''Some models: Wireless WAN Sierra Wireless 1xEV-DO Network Adapter, Mini PCIe Adapter, EV-DO/1xRTT, WWAN antenna on display, service contract reqd with VerizonÂ® Wireless.''

''WWAN: Requires service contract with Verizon; monthly service charges and airtime charges will apply. Roaming charges may also apply. Service not available in all areas. Verizon, not Lenovo, is solely responsible for the Verizon Wireless service. Visit the following Web site for more information: www.verizonwireless.com.''

[http://www.lenovo.com/news/us/en/2005/09/zseries.html "Lenovo Widens Small Business Portfolio with Industryâ€™s Thinnest and Lightest 14-inch Widescreen Notebook" press announcement]:

'''First Notebook to Integrate High Speed EV-DO Wireless WAN''' (9/19/2005)
''The Z60m and Z60t are the first standard notebooks ever to integrate a high-speed, Evolution Data Optimized (EV-DO)(5) wireless wide area network (WWAN) antenna for Verizon Wireless Broadband Access. The built-in WWAN antenna helps avoid many of the pitfalls associated with PC cards, including hardware incompatibility and fragile, easily damaged antennas protruding from the computer. Verizon Wirelessâ€™ network features one of the fastest connection rates in the U.S. with average speeds between 400-700 kilobytes per second (kbps). It also provides another layer of data security and protection, as it isn't susceptible to the same vulnerabilities as a shared hot spot connection, such as data theft.''

''Several innovative multimedia features â€” including hot keys to control application functions and ports to easily upload digital images and video â€” make the Z Series optimal for business or home use, including presentations, multimedia and DVD movies.''

''"One of the trends we're seeing in small businesses is that the line between work and home is blurring," said Chuck Sharp, vice president, Information Technology Solution Providers Alliance (ITSPA). "It's not efficient to spend money on separate pieces of technology for all aspects of your life. Time is at such a premium, that small businesses are looking for technology that not only improves their productivity at work, but also allows them to maximize their personal time â€” at home and when traveling."''

Also of interest:

[http://www-131.ibm.com/content/home/store_LNV_PublicUSA/en_US/ThinkPad_ZSeries_WWAN.html ThinkPad notebooks with Verizon Wireless BroadbandAccess]

=== Linux Support ===

T60p model works fine under Linux (SuSE 10.1) if you can get it activated and powered on, and apply various hotplug scripts and PPPD scripts.

Initial service activation was done under Windows -- not sure if this is necessary.

Generally it works under Linux. Occasionally after a fresh boot, it will not connect with an apparent failure to power on the device. The only solution seems to be to reboot into Windows, connect from there, reboot into linux, switch the wireless power switch off and on again, then connect. Then it works fine again. (There must be a better way!)

Z60 model was report to work always (without the Windows shenanigans).

In my T60 is not needed to boot Linux to power on the device. The device is a USB serial, and the proceeding to work is:

=== Instructions ===

(I am Debian user, but instructions are aplicable for any distribution)

* Insert to SIM Slot (under the battery) a Vodafone card (at least in Spain, other cards doesn't work)

* Switch on the Wireless switch. Antena LED will light. If it is not lighthing, press Fn+F5 until it lights (usually not needed)

* If you type lsusb it will appear:

Other devices...
Bus 002 Device 004: ID 1199:6804 Sierra Wireless, Inc.
Other devices...

* Then, load the usbserial module:
modprobe usbserial vendor=0x1199 product=0x6804

* In system log, you will have some messages with 3 (usually) new USB Serial ports. You only need the first one (/dev/ttyUSB0). If you don't have /dev/ttyUSB0, ttyUSB1, etc. you can create using:

cd /dev
mknod ttyUSB0 c 188 0
mknod ttyUSB1 c 188 1
mknod ttyUSB2 c 188 2

* Easy way to say hello to your modem:

In one terminal: cat /dev/ttyUSB0
In other one: echo at > /dev/ttyUSB0 (you should expect AT OK in first terminal)
echo at+cpin? > /dev/ttyUSB0 (you should expect ready, if you don't need to enter PIN)

* After it, you can use /dev/ttyUSB0 as GPRS+UMTS modem. You can use wvdial or directly pppd. Remember that you maybe need to insert PIN number.

=== Models featuring this Technology ===
* ThinkPad {{T60}}, {{T60p}}, {{X60s}}
* ThinkPad {{Z Series}}

[[Category:Components]]

Ipw3945

2006-08-13T22:39:17Z

Cpina: /* Linux WiFi driver */

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=== Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Mini-PCI Express Adapter ===
This is a Mini-PCI Express WiFi Adapter

=== Features ===
* Chipset: Intel WM3945AG
* IEEE Standards: 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g
* PCI ID: 8086:4227
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[[image:3945abg.jpg|Mini-PCI WiFi Adapter]]
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=== IBM Partnumbers ===
41A4068 (From [http://www.ibm.com/pc/support/site.wss/document.do?sitestyle=lenovo&lndocid=MIGR-62764 Wireless & networking accessories - ThinkPad T60/p])

{{NOTE| Only the IBM Parts will work, any other parts will give an 1802 error on Post because the sub-vendor PCI ID is different, see [[Problem with unauthorized MiniPCI network card]] for more details}}

=== Also known (in IBM literature) as.... ===
* From [http://www.ibm.com/common/ssi/rep_ca/8/897/ENUS106-068/ENUS106-068.PDF annoucement letter 106-068], 'Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG8 wireless connection'

=== Packages ===
*{{Fedora}}
** Packages: http://www.atrpms.net/dist/fc5/ipw3945
** Helpful Thread: http://www.linuxquestions.org/questions/showthread.php?t=436357
** ATrpms yum repo rpm: http://atrpms.net/dist/common/atrpms/atrpms-67-1.at.noarch.rpm.html
** '''NOTE:''' The T60p uses the smp kernel which the ipw3945 yum install does not provide. You will need the smp kernel for your architecture found at http://www.atrpms.net/dist/fc5/ipw3945. Remove the non-smp kernel and replace it with the appropriate smp kernel. Wireless works great for me... --[[User:Herlo|Herlo]] 18:06, 22 June 2006 (CEST)
*{{Mandriva}}
** Mandriva's kernel comes with the ipw3945 module (since at least 2006.0 Update One)
** dkms package (dkms-ipw3945) can be found in contrib (currenlty cooker only, thus will probably be in 2007.0)
** Additional Packages: ipw3945d and ipw3945-ucode, both either available in the commercial distribution (or club) or from http://plf.zarb.org/
*{{Gentoo}}
*{{Debian}}
*{{Ubuntu}}
** Ubuntu Dapper has already built in this drivers; it works out from the box.

=== Linux WiFi driver ===
The most recent revision of the Intel Centrino platform does utilize a new generation of wireless networking device, connected to the system via '''PCI-E''', and not PCI (like the [[ipw2200]]-line used to do). Therefore, a new driver is to be used. A sourceforge-project aimed to support the new cards is available on [http://ipw3945.sourceforge.net/ http://ipw3945.sourceforge.net/]. However, as of today, the project's code ([http://downloadfinder.intel.com/scripts-df-external/detail_desc.aspx?ProductID=2259&DwnldID=10315&agr=Y Stable Release 1.0.0]) depends on a '''binary-only, proprietary''' user-space-daemon communicating to the driver via sysfs. It is '''not possible''' to operate this device with Free Software exclusively at the moment. The license-terms the daemon is released under prohibit reverse-engineering of the communication-protocol; this will hopefully not hold developers from countries other than the US, where clauses like this one are not enforceable, from re-implementing a free variant of some sort.
==== External Discussion ====
This issue already sparked discussions on the [http://lkml.org/ Linux Kernel Mailing List], accessible via [http://lkml.org/lkml/2006/2/24/266 http://lkml.org/lkml/2006/2/24/266].

==== Current State ====
The [[ipw2200]]-drivers in kernel 2.6.15 (and possibly later) do '''not''' work with this adapter. There is '''no mainline-kernel support''' at the moment, and without a change in the license of the required user-space-daemon, or mechanics of the code itself, '''probably''' will never be any.

==== Some comments ====
ipw3945 works with [http://ipw3945.sourceforge.net/ http://ipw3945.sourceforge.net/] drivers.
A Spanish summary, but easy to understand about how to install:
[EsDebian-es Forum|http://www.esdebian.org/forum/viewtopic.php?forum=18&showtopic=69543], maxim_o message (longer)

Thinkpad topic: remember to switchon the wireless-switch! But you will not be able to enable the Wireless LED with Fn+F5, it is not a problem.

One more comment: if you want monitor mode, you need to uncomment CONFIG_IPW3945_MONITOR=y line from ipw3645-1.1.0 Makefile.

=== ThinkPads this card may be found in ===
* {{T60}}, {{T60p}}
* {{X60}}, {{X60s}}

[[Category:Components]]

User:Cpina

2006-08-13T22:30:12Z

Cpina:

Real name: Carles Pina i Estany

Verizon 1xEV-DO WWAN

2006-08-13T22:27:38Z

Cpina: /* Instructions */

From the TABOOK.PDF reference ('''Lenovo Training Solutions, Personal Systems Reference''', November 2005 Number 299):

''Some models: Wireless WAN Sierra Wireless 1xEV-DO Network Adapter, Mini PCIe Adapter, EV-DO/1xRTT, WWAN antenna on display, service contract reqd with VerizonÂ® Wireless.''

''WWAN: Requires service contract with Verizon; monthly service charges and airtime charges will apply. Roaming charges may also apply. Service not available in all areas. Verizon, not Lenovo, is solely responsible for the Verizon Wireless service. Visit the following Web site for more information: www.verizonwireless.com.''

[http://www.lenovo.com/news/us/en/2005/09/zseries.html "Lenovo Widens Small Business Portfolio with Industryâ€™s Thinnest and Lightest 14-inch Widescreen Notebook" press announcement]:

'''First Notebook to Integrate High Speed EV-DO Wireless WAN''' (9/19/2005)
''The Z60m and Z60t are the first standard notebooks ever to integrate a high-speed, Evolution Data Optimized (EV-DO)(5) wireless wide area network (WWAN) antenna for Verizon Wireless Broadband Access. The built-in WWAN antenna helps avoid many of the pitfalls associated with PC cards, including hardware incompatibility and fragile, easily damaged antennas protruding from the computer. Verizon Wirelessâ€™ network features one of the fastest connection rates in the U.S. with average speeds between 400-700 kilobytes per second (kbps). It also provides another layer of data security and protection, as it isn't susceptible to the same vulnerabilities as a shared hot spot connection, such as data theft.''

''Several innovative multimedia features â€” including hot keys to control application functions and ports to easily upload digital images and video â€” make the Z Series optimal for business or home use, including presentations, multimedia and DVD movies.''

''"One of the trends we're seeing in small businesses is that the line between work and home is blurring," said Chuck Sharp, vice president, Information Technology Solution Providers Alliance (ITSPA). "It's not efficient to spend money on separate pieces of technology for all aspects of your life. Time is at such a premium, that small businesses are looking for technology that not only improves their productivity at work, but also allows them to maximize their personal time â€” at home and when traveling."''

Also of interest:

[http://www-131.ibm.com/content/home/store_LNV_PublicUSA/en_US/ThinkPad_ZSeries_WWAN.html ThinkPad notebooks with Verizon Wireless BroadbandAccess]

=== Linux Support ===

T60p model works fine under Linux (SuSE 10.1) if you can get it activated and powered on, and apply various hotplug scripts and PPPD scripts.

Initial service activation was done under Windows -- not sure if this is necessary.

Generally it works under Linux. Occasionally after a fresh boot, it will not connect with an apparent failure to power on the device. The only solution seems to be to reboot into Windows, connect from there, reboot into linux, switch the wireless power switch off and on again, then connect. Then it works fine again. (There must be a better way!)

Z60 model was report to work always (without the Windows shenanigans).

In my T60 is not needed to boot Linux to power on the device. The device is a USB serial, and the proceeding to work is:

=== Instructions ===

(I am Debian user, but instructions are aplicable for any distribution)

* Insert to SIM Slot (under the battery) a Vodafone card (at least in Spain, other cards doesn't work)

* Switch on the Wireless switch. Antena LED will light. If it is not lighthing, press Fn+F5 until it lights (usually not needed)

* If you type lsusb it will appear:

Other devices...
Bus 002 Device 004: ID 1199:6804 Sierra Wireless, Inc.
Other devices...

* Then, load the usbserial module:
modprobe usbserial vendor=0x1199 product=0x6804

* In system log, you will have some messages with 3 (usually) new USB Serial ports. You only need the first one (/dev/ttyUSB0). If you don't have /dev/ttyUSB0, ttyUSB1, etc. you can create using:

cd /dev
mknod ttyUSB0 c 188 0
mknod ttyUSB1 c 188 1
mknod ttyUSB0 c 188 0
mknod ttyUSB1 c 188 1

* Easy way to say hello to your modem:

In one terminal: cat /dev/ttyUSB0
In other one: echo at > /dev/ttyUSB0 (you should expect AT OK in first terminal)
echo at+cpin? > /dev/ttyUSB0 (you should expect ready, if you don't need to enter PIN)

* After it, you can use /dev/ttyUSB0 as GPRS+UMTS modem. You can use wvdial or directly pppd. Remember that you maybe need to insert PIN number.

=== Models featuring this Technology ===
* ThinkPad {{T60}}, {{T60p}}, {{X60s}}
* ThinkPad {{Z Series}}

[[Category:Components]]

Verizon 1xEV-DO WWAN

2006-08-13T22:20:54Z

Cpina: /* Instructions */

Verizon 1xEV-DO WWAN

2006-08-13T22:17:23Z

Cpina: /* Instructions */

Verizon 1xEV-DO WWAN

2006-08-13T22:11:57Z

Cpina: /* Linux Support */

Verizon 1xEV-DO WWAN

2006-08-13T22:10:59Z

Cpina: /* Linux Support */

Category:T60

2006-08-13T22:02:04Z

Cpina: /* Standard Features */

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=== ThinkPad T60 ===
This pages gives an overview of all ThinkPad T60 related topics.

==== Standard Features ====
* One of the following processors:
** [[Intel Core Duo (Yonah)]] 1.66, 1.83, 2.0, 2.2 GHz CPU
** [[Intel Core Solo (Yonah)]] 1.66 GHz CPU
* One of the following graphics adapters:
** [[Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 950]] - only for 1024x768 displays
** [[ATI Mobility Radeon X1300]] (64 MB)
** [[ATI Mobility Radeon X1400]] (128 MB)
** Note: Lenovo claims to only sell 950 adapters on 1024x768 LCDs, they did release a test box with a 1400x1050 display but claim there is a performance issue.
* One of the following displays:
** 14.1" TFT display with 1024x768 resolution
** 14.1" TFT display with 1400x1050 resolution
** 15.0" TFT display with 1024x768 resolution
** 15.0" TFT display with 1400x1050 resolution
** 15.0" TFT display with 1600x1200 resolution
* 512 MB or 1 GB [[PC2-5300]] memory standard upgradable to 4 GB
* 40, 60, 80 or 100 GB SATA HDD
* [[AD1981HD]] HD Audio 1.0 controller
* [[Ethernet Controllers#Intel Gigabit (10/100/1000)|Intel Gigabit Ethernet Controller]]
* [[UltraBay|UltraBay Slim]] with one of the following:
** [[UltraBay Slim DVD-ROM Drive]]
** [[UltraBay Slim CD-RW/DVD-ROM Combo II Drive]]
** [[UltraBay Slim Super Multi-Burner Drive]]
* [[MiniPCI Express slot]] 1 with one of the following:
** None (empty)
** [[Intel PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Mini-PCI Express Adapter]]
** [[ThinkPad 11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini Express Adapter]]
* [[MiniPCI Express slot]] 2 with one of the following:
** None (empty)
** [[Verizon 1xEV-DO WWAN]] (It seems to be a Sierra Wireless MC5720 Modem)
* [[CardBus slot]] (Type 2)
* [[ExpressCard slot|ExpressCard/54 slot]]
* [[Embedded Security Subsystem|IBM Embedded Security Subsystem 2.0]]
* [[Active Protection System|IBM Active Protection System]]
* [[Integrated Fingerprint Reader]] on select models
* Bluetooth
* [[UltraNav]] (TrackPoint / Touchpad combo)
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==== Reviews ====
* [http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=2702 NotebookReview.com], 2006-01-05
* [http://www.anandtech.com/mobile/showdoc.aspx?i=2663&p=15 AnandTech], 2006-01-05
* [http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=21513&highlight=clean Nottes], 2006-02-25 (links from thinkpads.com; includes pictures of disassembled unit)
* [http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,1895,1933669,00.asp PCMag.com], 2006-03-06
* [http://www.laptoplogic.com/reviews/detail.php?id=112&part=full&page=1 Laptop Logic], 2006-03-27
* [http://www.notebookjournal.de/tests/104 notebookjournal.de], 2006-04-24 (german, some good pictures)

==== Resources ====
* [http://vizzzion.org/?id=t60 Running Linux on the Thinkpad T60], 25-05-2006
* [http://www.gtishrine.com/t60.php Installing Gentoo Linux on the Thinkpad T60], 15-06-2006
* [http://ceallaigh.net/log/2006/06/16/ubuntu-dapper-drake-604-on-a-lenovo-t60-thinkpad/ Installing Dapper Drake on the Thinkpad T60], 04-07-2006

[[Category:T Series]]