On Jun 20, 2011, at 1:23 PM, Martin Johnson wrote:

> Hi,
> 
> The NET6501 has two Mini PCI Express slots.  Is it possible to use
> 3G/UMTS WWAN cards in one or both slots?
> 
> For comparison, the Alix 6F2 board has a built-in SIM card slot, which
> functions only if the Mini PCI Express slot is populated with a suitable
> WWAN card:-
>       http://www.pcengines.ch/alix6f2.htm
> 
> I don't see a SIM card slot on the NET6501.  Does this mean the 6501
> can't be used as a 3G/UMTS router?  Or is there some way to make it
> work, other than using a USB 3G dongle?
> 
> Thanks!
> 
> - Martin
> 

Both Mini PCIe slots are wired for USB, which AFAIK all WWAN cards use.

There isn't a SIM slot on board, but some WWAN cards come with their
own SIM slot for cases like this.

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