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    Best 802.11n Mini PCI-e Wireless Card

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by PortableTech, Oct 7, 2010.

  1. PortableTech

    PortableTech Newbie

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    Greetings All,

    I am looking for experience and recommendations on the best 802.11n upgrade for my Dell Precision M90 laptop. As my internet speed is now faster than my 802.11g can handle, it is finally time to upgrade.

    This laptop supports Full Height Mini PCI-e cards. The laptop also has all three antenna connectors installed, even though the current card is only using two.

    OS: Windows 7 Ultimate
    Chipset: Intel i945PM

    Also, I would love any thoughts on the best (sub $250) wireless router available. Currently I am looking at the NetGear WNDR3700 which seems to be liked by quite a few people, the only reason I have not pulled the trigger on this yet, is I see there is a WNDR3700B version of the router now and I can not determine what makes the B version different from the original one.

    Please accept my thanks in advance for all the assistance you guys provide, these are some great forums.

    -- PortableTech
     
    PortableTech, Oct 7, 2010
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  2. lead_org

    lead_org Purveyor of Truth

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    intel 6300 is currently the best, but that is half height. The best full height is the Intel 5300 wireless card. Does Dell Precision laptop have a bios whitelist?
     
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  3. H.A.L. 9000

    H.A.L. 9000 Occam's Chainsaw

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    HP is still the only one pulling that little trick. :rolleyes:
     
    H.A.L. 9000, Oct 7, 2010
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