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    Intel 5100 vs 5300

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by numus, Dec 29, 2008.

  1. numus

    numus Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a dell inspiron e1505 and looking to upgrade from the intel pro/wireless 3945 to something with N in it... the 5100 is 300 mbps and the 5300 is 450 mbps.. The reason i am leaning towards the 5100 is the fact it only uses 2 antennas while the 5300 has a 3 antenna setup... I am not sure where to install teh 3rd antenna if i went with teh 5300.. any ideas?
     
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  2. Tinderbox (UK)

    Tinderbox (UK) BAKED BEAN KING

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    Hi.

    There are loads of threads comparing both, have a look!

    Regards

    John.
     
    Tinderbox (UK), Dec 29, 2008
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    wlan_man Notebook Consultant

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    Neither will probably not work on your machine.
    I can't get it going on my E1705 or my Wife's D820 either and your E1505 will have the same chipset.
    Others have noted these cards not working as well.

    Have a gander over at OxfordTec.com where you will find cards that will work with your setup.
     
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