On 20/06/2011 20:34, [email protected] wrote: > > 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.
Ah yes! Example: http://www.gadgetgrill.com/novatell%20eu850d So it ought to work. Of course the SIM card slot won't be accessible without opening the case, which could be annoying or pleasing, depending on the installation. - Martin _______________________________________________ Soekris-tech mailing list [email protected] http://lists.soekris.com/mailman/listinfo/soekris-tech
