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    Can I upgrade the wireless card on my sager np9150 aftermarket?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by AzureKat, Mar 24, 2013.

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    I just ordered a sager np9150, and am wondering if i can upgrade the wireless card aftermarket without any ill effects.
    I was thinking about upgrading from stock to the Intel wireless n 6300.
    I Think that's dual band? while i'm guessing stock is single band?
    Will i still get dual band if i install the card myself?
    Will any 6300 card work? or will i need a specific model number
     
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    Yes to all questions except for the last one- all but Lenovo cards will work.
     
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    Yes, that one should work fine.
     
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    how will i know if the card is a lenovo or not?
     
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    Cards meant for Lenovo notebooks are (almost) always advertised as such.
    These don't work in non-Lenovo notebooks but at the same time Lenovo notebook owners need specifically those cards- so it's explicitly stated.
     
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    For the Intel 6300 to perform best it should have the 3rd antenna attached and be connected to a 450Mbps dual band router.

    Notebook Wi Fi Wireless Mini PCI PCI E Internal Antenna | eBay

    If only 2 antennas are attached it will be the same as having a 6205 or the 6230/6235 bluetooth models.

    Naturally there's a lot of other things that are in play when configuring a wireless network setup to get the best with what you have.
     
    WhatsThePoint, Mar 25, 2013
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