Lenovo Gobi 4000 ThinkPad Mobile Broadband Modem (0A36318)

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Price: $161.99    

Product Feature

• Enclosure Type: Plug-in card.
• Dimensions (WxDxH): 1.2 in x 2 in x 0.2 in.
• Lenovo ThinkPad Gobi 4000 Mobile Broadband, wireless cellular modem.

Product Description

The ThinkPad Mobile Broadband option is a wireless WAN-ready option that provides a cost-efficient remote access solution. Wireless WAN (WWAN) differs from a wireless LAN (WLAN) because it uses cellular network technologies such as WIMAX, CDMA, GSM, HSDPA, LTE, or 3G to transfer data(1). These cellular technologies are offered regionally, nationwide, and globally and are provided by a wireless service(2) provider, typically for a monthly usage fee. 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 experience, simple setup, comprehensive support, and predictable cost.

Lenovo Gobi 4000 ThinkPad Mobile Broadband Modem (0A36318) Review

Unfortunately Lenovo has set up the BIOS in ThinkPads so that even if a modem fits, the system may not boot. I purchased this for a ThinkPad x230 tablet that I bought in the US directly from Lenovo, and my laptop would not boot once the card was installed. (It would generate the dreaded "1802 error".)

Checking around on the Internet revealed multiple postings from people complaining of this problem. If you purchased a Lenovo ThinkPad in the US, it is necessary to purchase Lenovo part #0A36320 to have the card work in your laptop but be aware that the GOBI 4000 modems are not supported in any of the current ThinkPad X230 tablet models. This part which is a Lenovo 0A36318 will not work, and your laptop will lock up and refuse to boot with an "1802 error" message.

(Lenovo technical support when contacted may provide incorrect information since the GOBI 4000 is supported in the non-tablet ThinkPad X230. Until Lenovo issues a BIOS update to the X230 tablet enabling GOBI 4000 support, your only choice for WWAN connectivity are the GOBI 3000 modems.)

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