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the T42 does not have WiFi, instead it facilitates internet connection via 16 BIT & 32 Bit PCMCIA slot to install a WiFi card , in order to go on the internet.
The ThinkPad uses the following adapters: v 360, 365X, 380, 600: 16-Bit PCMCIA v T20, T22, T23: 32-Bit CardBus and MiniPCI v T23: 32-Bit CardBus and MiniPCI Daughter Card v T30: 32-Bit CardBus and LAN on Planar Board (LOB) v T4x: 32-Bit CardBus and LAN on Planar Board (LOB). 16- and 32-Bit PC Card adapters are configured during ThinkPad initialization. Network Interface Controller data rates are: v For Token Ring: 4/16 MBps v For Ethernet: 10 Mbps...........16 bit PCMCIA 10/100 Mbps.......32 bit CardBus 10/100 Mbps.......MiniPCI and Daughter Card 10/100 Mbps.......T3x and T40 LOB 10/100/1000 Mbps..T42 LOB The MiniPCI Ethernet adapter is accessed behind a removable plate located on the bottom of the ThinkPad directly above the Model/Type S/N sticker. For T20 and T22, the MiniPCI adapter may be an Ethernet/Modem combination card. The Daughter Card (T23) is secured with two screws and is located next to the MiniPCI modem adapter.
please go to this link to read the manual -- it will explain the features for this ThinkPad of various series T42 model-type .
Try reinstalling the drivers for the PCMCIA card and get drivers for the external hard drive..if that doesn't work then get this here. Don't buy dell they have bad quality products.
Let me guess...it comes up as an unknown pcmcia controller. I have 4 pcmcia cardbus cards and the only one that my armada M700 recognizes is a twinmos B. All others come up as unknown pcmcia controller.
Download the ATA PCMCIA/CF-Card update drivers* (file name MP8Pcm.exe) from ftp://ftp.necsam.com/pub/versa/mobilepro/. Click on the link to download. After the files are extracted, follow the installation instructions in Readme.txt.
*This module requires 40KB of internal RAM memory. If the MobilePro has been Hard Reset or Main memory has been erased due to main/backup battery low, this module should be re-installed.
Download the ATA PCMCIA/CF-Card update drivers* (file name MP8Pcm.exe) from ftp://ftp.necsam.com/pub/versa/mobilepro/. Click on the link to download. After the files are extracted, follow the installation instructions in Readme.txt.
*This module requires 40KB of internal RAM memory. If the MobilePro has been Hard Reset or Main memory has been erased due to main/backup battery low, this module should be re-installed.
Additional storage can be added to the MobilePro 900 by adding memory cards to either the CF Card slot or the PCMCIA (PC Card) slot. There are several types of memory cards available, including Flash Memory and miniature hard drives, in both the CF and PCMCIA form factor.
Some MobilePro units have exhibited the following symptoms when using Compact Flash Cards or ATA PCMCIA Memory Cards:
1. Storage Card folder is not displayed when you insert a PCMCIA ATA card and/or a Compact Flash card.
2. Warning message "Unidentified PC Card Adapter".
3. Warning message "Storage Card Warning" displayed.
To fix these issues:
If you have a MobilePro 750C without a ROM upgrade, download the file MP75Pcm.exe from support.necsam.com. For a MobilePro 750C with upgraded ROM, use the file MP75RPcm.exe. After the files are extracted, follow the instructions in the Readme.txt file.
Some MobilePro units have exhibited the following symptoms when using Compact Flash Cards or ATA PCMCIA Memory Cards:
1. Storage Card folder is not displayed when you insert a PCMCIA ATA card and/or a Compact Flash card.
2. Warning message "Unidentified PC Card Adapter".
3. Warning message "Storage Card Warning" displayed.
To fix these issues:
If you have a MobilePro 750C without a ROM upgrade, download the file MP75Pcm.exe from support.necsam.com. For a MobilePro 750C with upgraded ROM, use the file MP75RPcm.exe. After the files are extracted, follow the instructions in the Readme.txt file.
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