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Linksys WRT610N w/ Intel WiFi Link 5100/5300 chipset

Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by mg428, Aug 27, 2008.

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Has anyone used this router with a PC that has Intel's WiFi Link 5100/5300 chipset?

The thing is that a comment to a reviewer of this router on amazon.com state that Linksys 610N router is a broadcom based wireless router and thus he implies that this router will work better with PCs having a broadcom chipset.

I am about to buy a new laptop (Sony VGN-FW190EEH) that comes with WiFi Link 5100 chipset, and I would like to benefit from its N-wireless speeds as much as I can. I am considering this particular router in this respect, but I would like to hear from people whether they had any problem using this router with their PCs having WiFi Link 5100/5300 chipset.

Thanks!

mg428, Aug 27, 2008

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I have that same card.. but I purchased the D-Link DIR-655. It works great but I'm only getting 65Mbps after going through all the settings with a fine tooth comb and driver/firmware upgrades.

You might have better luck with the LinkSys because it's a dual band router. It was my second choice but I saw mixed reviews on it. But either way, I'm really interested in your results. If that router works and is much faster in the 5Ghz range I'd take this one back and swap them out.

Tyreck, Sep 3, 2008

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