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    Anyone ever install a GIGABYTE AirCruiser N300 GN-WS30N-RH 300Mbps 802.11n MIMO Wireless LAN Mini PCI Express Adapter?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by drnilly007, Dec 1, 2009.

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    drnilly007 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I was thinking of installing one on my old acer 5920g to upgrade internally to N speeds but was wonder if anyone knew if I needed a driver and where to find one? I just hope that it works in this rig.
    One thing I did notice is that it has 3 antenna inputs but mine current Intel b/g card has two is there any way to hook up another antenna to the third input for more range?

    Heres a link to one.

    http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?InvtId=GN-WS30N-RH&cpc=RECOM
     
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    first, this is in the wrong subforum.

    second, all you need is a u.fl antenna. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hirose_U.FL
    you can find hundreds of those on ebay just search it. they are cheap and came with different sizes.
    just connect the antenna like the other 2 ones. you have to place it in the back of the LCD. with some luck you don't have to unscrew it.
    I've installed a similar gigabyte one. I just put the cable trough the whole into the back of the lcd.

    about the drivers... just search gigabyte webpage and hope your OS is supported.
    http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Support/Default.aspx
    if you have or want to try linux just try madwifi drivers. though I think your card doesn't support packet injection.