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    Intel Ultimate-N 6300 with just two antennas

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by hiddensanctum, Jun 19, 2010.

  1. hiddensanctum

    hiddensanctum Notebook Evangelist

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    I've searched everywhere but I can't seem to get a clear answer. What I'm seeing is that the Intel Ultimate-N 6300 can work with just two antennas but my questions is:

    Does the Performance of the Intel Ultimate-N 6300 with just two antennas = the performance of the Intel Ultimate-N 6200?

    I have a Asus G73JH so installing a third antenna would require me to completely take the laptop apart (voiding the warranty) which I probably don't want to do.

    Could I just throw the third antenna in there without running it parallel with the other two antennas?
     
    hiddensanctum, Jun 19, 2010
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    hiddensanctum Notebook Evangelist

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    Anyone got an answer for me?
     
    hiddensanctum, Jun 20, 2010
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  3. James101

    James101 Notebook Guru

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    You need the third antenna to do 3x3.
    Throwing in the antenna is better then no 3rd antenna.
    Location & spacing is important! So do the best you
    can and install it behind the lcd bezel, equally spaced, dual band 2.4/5ghz antenna.
     
    James101, Jun 20, 2010
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    chandldj Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have this same situation... my comp came with 2 antennas... have Ultimate-N 6300 card and need to add a 3rd antenna... where can I buy an extra antenna? or is it better to buy an 3 antenna setup made for that card? Where would I find such a beast?
     
    chandldj, Dec 9, 2010
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    Trottel Notebook Virtuoso

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    Look for tyco antennas on ebay.
     
    Trottel, Dec 9, 2010
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    SHoTTa35 Notebook Consultant

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    SHoTTa35, Dec 13, 2010
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