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    New Wlan Card

    Discussion in 'Alienware M15x' started by Allawi, Sep 28, 2011.

  1. Allawi

    Allawi Notebook Guru

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    So, im planning on getting a new wlan card, this 5300 just isnt cutting it, what do you guys suggest?
     
    Allawi, Sep 28, 2011
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  2. inap

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    intel 6300 or killer wifi 1103
     
    inap, Sep 28, 2011
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  3. khetik

    khetik Notebook Deity

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    Doesn't the killer 1103 have 3 antennae? Because I think in the M15x the 3rd antennae spot is behind the lcd, which would be a pain to hook up.
     
    khetik, Sep 30, 2011
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    if just replacing the card, it's a no brainer
    the 5300 also has 3 antenna. just need to pull off, swap card and plug the 3 back in. also all 3 antannae (is that actually plural?) are connected in the lcd lid, but the cables go all the way down to the card already.
     
    xeroxide, Sep 30, 2011
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    pepemosca Notebook Evangelist

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    pepemosca, Sep 30, 2011
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    CluckyTaco Notebook Geek

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    I have got my wlan card replaced with killer 1103 its real easy and I have observed a performance increase of 20% when hooked up with my netgear wireless n router
     
    CluckyTaco, Oct 2, 2011
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    Jdpurvis Notebook Evangelist

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    Is that improvement in comparison with the Intel 5300? If so, it might tempt me to switch.

    Joe
     
    Jdpurvis, Oct 3, 2011
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    TheHighlightGuy Notebook Consultant

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    performance in terms of transfer rates? ping times? signal strength?
     
    TheHighlightGuy, Oct 5, 2011
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