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\"\"<\/a>I’ve been using a Lenovo W500 with the SIM card reader in the back, under the battery, and wanted to find some information on how to use this function and what additional accessories I may need.<\/p>\n

After searching for awhile I discovered this information was not easy to uncover. So after searching a little more, I finally found the part number of a Mini PCI Express card option I would need to purchase and install to get the 3G wireless working.<\/p>\n

You install this card option and insert a SIM card and you’re on your way to accessing the ATT 3G network. Of course, you have to have a service contract with ATT and airtime charges will apply. You should make sure your Thinkpad has the latest BIOS to ensure the PCI card is recognized properly.<\/p>\n

Below I copied the information and specs on this Mini PCI Express option as posted on the Lenovo publications website.<\/p>\n

\n

Thinkpad Broadband wireless WAN-ready option offers cost-efficient remote access solutions<\/b>
\nLenovo United States Hardware Announcement 108-681 August 26, 2008<\/span><\/p>\n

Wireless WAN (WWAN) differs from a wireless LAN (WLAN) because it uses cellular network technologies such as WIMAX, CDMA, GSM, HSDPA, or 3G to transfer data. These cellular technologies are offered regionally, nationwide, and globally and are provided by a wireless service provider, typically for a monthly usage fee.<\/p>\n

WWAN is a predictable, cost-efficient remote access solution. Instead of managing the setup, use, and payment of multiple connectivity solutions for your remote workers (remote office connectivity, hotel and airport Wi-Fi, and home office access), you can use a single, cost-effective solution with wide national coverage, consistent
\nexperience, simple setup, comprehensive support, and predictable cost.<\/p>\n

Description Part number
\nAT&T 3G BroadBand Option 43R9152<\/b>
\nTechnical information
\nUMTS\/3G operates in the following frequency ranges:
\nUplink (Mobile Broadband Module to base-station)
\n850: 824 – 849 MHz
\n1900: 1850 – 1910 MHz
\n2100: 1920 – 1980 MHz
\nDownlink (Base-station to Mobile Broadband Module)
\n850: 869 – 894 MHz
\n1900: 1930 -1990 MHz
\n2100: 2110 – 2170 MHz
\nGSM\/GPRS\/EDGE data at 850 MHz, 900 MHz,
\n1800 MHz, and 1900 MHz
\nGSM Power Class:
\nMCS1-4 (GMSK): GSM850\/900: Class 4\/2W\/33dBm GSM1800\/1900: Class 1\/1W\/30dBm
\nMCS5-9 (8-PSK): GSM850\/900: Class E2\/0.5W\/27dBm GSM1800\/1900: Class E2\/0.4W\/26dBm
\nUMTS Power Class: Class 3 (23dBm)<\/p>\n

UMTS reference sensitivity
\nBand V(850): Nom < -110dBm, Max: < -104dBm Band II(1900): Nom < -107dBm, Max: < -104.7dBm Band I(2100): Nom < -109dBm, Max: < -104.7dBm <\/a><\/a>Performance specifications:
\nPeak power consumption
\nSupported Voltage Range 3.0V – 3.6V (3.3V +\/- 9%)
\nNominal Operating Voltage 3.3V
\nAverage Standby Current \/ Power (Radio off) <>
\nPhysical specifications
\nApproximate height: 4.25 mm (0.1675 in)
\nApproximate width: 30 mm (1.18 in)
\nApproximate depth: 50.95 mm (2.0 in)
\nApproximate weight: 0.012 kg (0.026 lb)
\n<\/a><\/a>Operating environment
\nTemperature to operating: -10\u00b0 to 65\u00b0C (14\u00b0 to 149\u00b0F)
\nTemperature to storage: -30\u00b0 to 85\u00b0C (-22\u00b0 to 185\u00b0F)
\nRelative humidity: 10% to 95% non-condensing<\/p>\n

AT&T HSPA Broadband Option 43R9152 $169.00
\n* List price does not include tax or shipping and is subject to change without notice. Reseller prices may vary.
\nTrademarks
\nThinkPad and Lenovo are registered
\ntrademarks of Lenovo Corporation in the United States, other countries, or
\nboth.
\nMicrosoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.
\nHelpWare is a registered trademark of IBM Corporation in the United States, other countries, or both.
\nOther company, product, and service names may be trademarks or
\nservice marks of others.<\/p>\n

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\nrespect to its products and services are governed solely by the agreements under
\nwhich they are provided.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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