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    Acer AO-756 2808. Which wifi card? *pictures attached*

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by jsx821, Feb 19, 2014.

  1. jsx821

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    I have an an A0756 with the stock Atheros ar5b125 wireless (as you can see from above). There were two antennas conntected to it via motherboard and 1 screw holding it in.
    But I want to upgrade to an Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6235 wireless card with Bluetooth 4.0. So, I went on EBAY and found two wifi cards that are a match. But one is $22 vs $38. What is the difference?

    Intel 6235AN HMWWB Wireless WiFi Centrino Advanced N 6235 Dual Band Bluetooth | eBay

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    Intel Network 6235AN HMWWB Wireless WiFi Centrino Advanced N 6235 Dual Band Blue | eBay

    Edit: The only differences I see are the form factors listed for each ad. One says that its a half-mini card and the other says its a mini pci express? Are they the same?

    Now, I found this one on Amazon: Amazon.com: Centrino 6235ANHMW IEEE 802.11n Mini PCI Express Bluetooth 4.0 - Wi-Fi/Bluetooth Combo Adapter: Everything Else.
    What the heck is the difference!? :(
     
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    WhatsThePoint Notebook Virtuoso

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    Have you looked at the dual band Intel N-7260?

    It's newer than the 6235 and also has BT 4.0

    Do you have a good dual band wireless router.

    Looking forward,the Intel AC-7260 offers even faster speeds if you're also going to get an AC router in the not too distant future.

    The N-7260 and AC-7260 use the same 2 antennas that are already in your notebook.

    There's a big thread about the 7260 cards in this Networking and Wireless forum

    N-7260
    http://www.amazon.com/Intel-7260HMW...859953&sr=8-5&keywords=Intel+dual+band+N-7260

    AC-7260
    Amazon.com : Intel Network 7260.HMWG WiFi Wireless-AC 7260 H/T Dual Band 2x2 AC+Bluetooth HMC : Network Adapters : Computers & Accessories

    There's an N-7260 that's 2.4ghz only also so be carefull if you order anywhere.
     
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    I believe I have a n-dualband router. Would the AC-7260 still work on it?

    Thanks for answering :D
     
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    WhatsThePoint Notebook Virtuoso

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    You will be limited to the specs of your router.

    So if yo have a 300Mbps dual band router and an AC-7260 wireless card you will max out at 300Mbps on either band.

    Top of the line AC routers like the Netgear R7000 are expensive.

    A lot of info can be found at this linked site.
    http://www.smallnetbuilder.com/
     
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