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    M11x wi fi card upgrade

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by ikarah, May 30, 2012.

  1. ikarah

    ikarah Notebook Consultant

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    Hello everyone,

    I know this topic has been mentioned several times before but, I just wanted to check what would be the best card I can replace on my m11x r2 that would give me better wi fi range. I am currently using the stock dell card and the wi fi keeps disconnecting because my router is placed quite far. According to my research I think it was the intel 6200 but, I read it has some issues. Please if anyone knows what is the best card for such a thing paste the link below where I could buy it :D

    Many thanks :)
     
    ikarah, May 30, 2012
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  2. Rishwin

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    6205/6250 is a very good upgrade. I have one of each in each of my M11x's and they are great. Some people like the 'Killer' cards - I don't, they are simply Atheros cards with custom software. Rip-off.
     
    Rishwin, May 30, 2012
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  3. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Dell doesn't whitelist WLAN cards like Lenovo/HP. 6200 is a pretty nice card, but TBH I've owned 6200/6205/6250/6300 and haven't had issues with any of them.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, May 30, 2012
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  4. ejohnson

    ejohnson Is that lemon zest?

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    I have run both the 6200 and the killer cards.

    They both are about the same really. The intel got better range, but the killer card has a smoother download speeds.
     
    ejohnson, May 31, 2012
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  5. Pme3214

    Pme3214 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I currently run my M11r1 with the standard dell card, would all of these mentioned work as well?
     
    Pme3214, May 31, 2012
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  6. Pme3214

    Pme3214 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Oh and Ejohnson, do you know where I could get a white case for my R1 as well?
     
    Pme3214, May 31, 2012
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  7. ejohnson

    ejohnson Is that lemon zest?

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    Yes either card would work just fine for you.

    I painted it my self. You have to strip down the whole chassis, take everything apart, then you can paint it, then put it back together.
     
    ejohnson, May 31, 2012
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  8. Pme3214

    Pme3214 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Props, could you post a picture? I'd love to have a white R1!
     
    Pme3214, May 31, 2012
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  9. ejohnson

    ejohnson Is that lemon zest?

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  10. GNandGS

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    I've used the standard R1 card, the intel6200, and now the killer 1102. There is no comparison in MY case - the 1102 was bounds better.

    My stock card was ok or fine in function. I only changed it because it was damaged during some maint.

    6200 was best at locking up my computer*. It was unpredictable. Might have a freeze several times in an hour or no problem for 5 - then BAM! Load didn't matter nor did any of the other tricks talked about here. It DID have GREAT range.

    1102 is within the 90% of range results for intel and gives me (drumroll) the best performance for audio calls/downloads of the three. Never tested latency but pings to servers abroad are better - this is important. Because of the hops my pings "suck" generally. So if I can break into the less sucky zone it clears up my calls reducing the measurable lag in conversation.

    I am NOT using the software that came with it. Just the actual driver in the download pack. No issues with itunes.

    I still would not buy the 1102 if my orig had not broken. The performance is better now but I would have spent the $ and shipping hassle on something else. Voice lag? I wouldn't know any better. :)

    *some theory about chipset being related to explain why some have no issues while others have a lot.
     
    GNandGS, May 31, 2012
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  11. SA Spurs1

    SA Spurs1 Notebook Consultant

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    Where can you pick up the 1102. I do not see it on ebay anymore.
     
    SA Spurs1, Jun 4, 2012
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  12. CEUOTC

    CEUOTC Notebook Evangelist

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    Bigfoot Killer N 1102.

    Uk sellers.

    Regards.

    C.
     
    CEUOTC, Jun 4, 2012
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  13. GNandGS

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    I think I sourced via amazon
     
    GNandGS, Jun 6, 2012
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