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    Upgrading my Intel 2100b WiFi Card

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by boss1921, Oct 24, 2005.

  1. boss1921

    boss1921 Newbie

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    Hello,

    I have a compal cl51 notebook with an internal 2100b intel wireless adapter. I was wondering if I could upgrade to an intel 2915 abg considering it's a tri-band card (ie. will there be any issues regarding the antenna frequency?).

    Any info would be appreciated.

    Thanks
     
    boss1921, Oct 24, 2005
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  2. Charles P. Jefferies

    Charles P. Jefferies Lead Moderator Super Moderator

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    You won't have any issues as far as I'm concerned if you want to upgrade to that card. Go for it. ;)
     
    Charles P. Jefferies, Oct 24, 2005
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  3. nickspohn

    nickspohn Notebook Virtuoso NBR Reviewer

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    Yeah, i think there won't would be any problems. The Radio Frequencys would just be 2.4 or 5.0GHz. The only that needs to be matching if you want A is a A router. :)
     
    nickspohn, Oct 24, 2005
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  4. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Not to say you shouldn't do it, but if all you are doing is surfing they net, the benefit of upgrading is marginal. The chance you'll ever encounter an A network of a/b/g is small. Plus you have to factor in the cost of the card.
     
    ZaZ, Oct 24, 2005
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  5. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    And you need to make sure it's not soldered to the motherboard. Some do this, some don't. I'd think Compal would leave it as a mini-PCI that can be removed, but double check.
     
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    boss1921 Newbie

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    Thanks for all your help and prompt replies... I'm going ahead with the upgrade ($32 through Amazon) and I'll post my results at a later date.

    And if it doesn't work... are any you guys in the market for a new Intel 2915abg WiFi card ... lol
     
    boss1921, Oct 24, 2005
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