Difference between revisions of "Qualcomm Gobi 2000"
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After firmware is loaded, the modem is exposed over USB as id 05c6:9205 which can be accessed as a character (TTYUSB) device under Linux using the qcserial (modified to include correct USB IDs). Normal dial-up software can be used to create a 3G connection. | After firmware is loaded, the modem is exposed over USB as id 05c6:9205 which can be accessed as a character (TTYUSB) device under Linux using the qcserial (modified to include correct USB IDs). Normal dial-up software can be used to create a 3G connection. | ||
| + | == Links == | ||
| + | * [http://gobianywhere.com/files/gobi2000_overview.pdf Gobi 2000 Product sheet] | ||
== ThinkPads this device may be found in == | == ThinkPads this device may be found in == | ||
* {{T410}}, {{T410s}}, {{T410si}}, {{T510}} | * {{T410}}, {{T410s}}, {{T410si}}, {{T510}} | ||
* {{W510}} | * {{W510}} | ||
* {{X100e}} | * {{X100e}} | ||
Revision as of 09:44, 23 February 2010
Qualcomm Gobi 2000This is a Qualcomm WWAN Adapter that is installed in a Mini-PCI Express slot Help needed
It seems some models are preconfigured to only work on AT&T? Can someone confirm?
Features
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Lenovo Partnumbers
- ThinkPad AT&T® Gobi 2000 Broadband Option 78Y1398
- ThinkPad Gobi 2000 Broadband Option 78Y1399
Firmware
The firmware for this device is not publicly downloadable and currently must be obtained from a windows installation. The firmware consists of 3 parts:
- amss.mbn (firmware stage 1)
- apps.mbn (firmware stage 2)
- UQCN.mbn (formware stage 3) - includes configuration including SIM lock)
MD5 SUM of known firmware files:
- 84d002b0ef003cde6c95826bfbf067fe /lib/firmware/gobi/amss.mbn (STAGE 1 tested with UK T510)
- d7496085f1af3d1bfdf0fa60c3222766 /lib/firmware/gobi/apps.mbn (STAGE 2 tested with UK T510)
- 1aa5727b034dd1f371a3412d5800c1a3 /lib/firmware/gobi/UQCN.mbn (STAGE 3, UMTS unlocked, tested with UK T510)
Firmware loader
The firmware for this device must be loaded prior to using the device. The firmware loading interface is exposed over USB as id 05c6:9204 which can be accessed as a character (TTYUSB) device under Linux using the qcserial driver (modified to include correct USB IDs). The firmware can be loaded using the gobi_loader application.
Modem
After firmware is loaded, the modem is exposed over USB as id 05c6:9205 which can be accessed as a character (TTYUSB) device under Linux using the qcserial (modified to include correct USB IDs). Normal dial-up software can be used to create a 3G connection.
