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    Question folks about m11x wireless

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by stevenxowens792, May 25, 2010.

  1. stevenxowens792

    stevenxowens792 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Everyone, I don't work with wireless often. I am more of a server guy.. with that said, I just picked up a new netgear wireless n router. I wanted to ask, what options within the advanced properties of the dw 1520 wireless half card do I need to enable to get the most out of the n wireless network?

    Thanks!

    StevenX
     
    stevenxowens792, May 25, 2010
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    simonmpoulton Notebook Deity

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    None, it should just work out of the box with an N network. It did on mine until i swapped it out for an Intel Ultimate 6300 N which is performing better than the original card.
     
    simonmpoulton, May 25, 2010
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    unreal25 Capt. Obvious

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    Someone mentioned an option called 'Afterburner'. Go to the device manager, get to the WiFi card properties and set it to enable. I haven't noticed any difference since I'm always on a full signal, but supposedly... it helps with performance. :)
     
    unreal25, May 25, 2010
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    stevenxowens792 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Thanks.. ! I already had afterburner enabled previously so I think I am good. I have options set to performance rather that broader compatibility!

    Best Wishes,

    StevenX
     
    stevenxowens792, May 25, 2010
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    Wait so does the 1520 N have 3 antennas or 2 and a blue tooth one to disable it?
     
    freedom16, May 27, 2010
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    stevenxowens792 Notebook Virtuoso

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    Freedom - sorry I dont know the information on that question...

    StevenX
     
    stevenxowens792, May 27, 2010
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    The stock wireless card for the M11x is 2x2 with MiMo, meaning it uses two antennae. MiMo = Multiple in - Multiple Out.
     
    Marvie100, May 27, 2010
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