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    msi ms-1651 ID2 wireless

    Discussion in 'MSI' started by desmondhume333, Aug 1, 2009.

  1. desmondhume333

    desmondhume333 Notebook Consultant

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    I'm about to order a msi 1651 and on alot of retailers i see that buying a intell 5400 wireless card is an option. Is this necessary to buy if i want a wireless network on my computer or is there a wireless card already built in to the laptop of cheaper quality?
     
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    BM2KTom Notebook Enthusiast

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    There is no wireless card with the ms-1651, you have to add your own mini pci-e card. You can however pick them up off ebay for fairly cheap I have a gigabyte 802.11n three antenna card in mine that I got for $15.
     
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    desmondhume333 Notebook Consultant

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    so if i order one without it i wont be able to have a wireless connection?
     
    desmondhume333, Aug 1, 2009
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    BM2KTom Notebook Enthusiast

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    no, no wireless until you add a wifi card the ms-1651 has a built in networking card so you could use LAN but if you want wifi you'll either have to order the ms-1651 with a wifi card or add your own.
     
    BM2KTom, Aug 1, 2009
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    godlyatheist Notebook Evangelist

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    When you get a wireless card put it in the pci-e slot closest to the side of the notebook, otherwise the wireless button on the sensor pad doesn't work on it. Depending on your internet you can probably get away with a cheap broadcom card.
     
    godlyatheist, Aug 7, 2009
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