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    M11x WWAN antenna

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by tscaf, Aug 24, 2011.

  1. tscaf

    tscaf Notebook Geek

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    Eek, help!
    Does anyone happen to know of somewhere that supplies the WWAN antenna's for the m11x? I have a set on order from Singapore, however, I will be leaving on vacation very soon and need them ASAP :/ I'm not sure if the ones I ordered will get here soon enough. Anyone happen to know of ANYWHERE that is ideally in the US? At least over night or next day is a option then. Out of the country, ya never know :/

    Appreciate any help :)
    Thanks!
     
    tscaf, Aug 24, 2011
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  2. GNandGS

    GNandGS Notebook Deity

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    Singapore should be able to get that out ASAP if willing to pay. IOW, the border type shouldn't be a problem. If not already shipped you might ask them. You could also ask if they have any partners or resellers in the US.
     
    GNandGS, Aug 24, 2011
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  3. ejohnson

    ejohnson Is that lemon zest?

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    These guys have them. Alienware M11x parts

    Or if your in a pinch, you can use one of the wifi antennas on the wwan card and one on the wifi card.
     
    ejohnson, Aug 25, 2011
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  4. tscaf

    tscaf Notebook Geek

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    I'm going to assume it doesn't matter which leed is removed from the wlan, as long as they are attached to the "main" of each card?
     
    tscaf, Aug 25, 2011
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  5. ejohnson

    ejohnson Is that lemon zest?

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    Correct. But I will tell you this... the black wire is longer than the white wire is.
     
    ejohnson, Aug 25, 2011
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  6. tscaf

    tscaf Notebook Geek

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    Heheh, noticed that =p

    Drastic difference with the WWAN cards reception using the WLAN antenna's? I have yet to get my WWAN antennas so I cant compare :/
     
    tscaf, Aug 25, 2011
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    ejohnson Is that lemon zest?

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    Not too much, but you will get better signal if you have all your antenna hooked up.
     
    ejohnson, Aug 25, 2011
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  8. tscaf

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    I'm guessing it may be the quality of type of card then. I'm doing the classic, have your cell phone next to the laptop and compare signal strength. Mind you I'm not in the best of locations but my phone says "3" bars (iphone with the questionable extra bar that says you have signal but never seems like it =p) and the computer barely 1. Just curious if that is average amongst PC WWAN
     
    tscaf, Aug 25, 2011
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