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    Need advice about wireless card for Clevo

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by KillWonder, Jun 16, 2014.

  1. KillWonder

    KillWonder Notebook Evangelist

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    For fixing a clevo notebook I have 3 options of choosing a wireless.
    -N 7260 single band 2.4GHZ 300mbps
    -Dual band wireless N7260 2.4ghz-5ghz 300mps-867mps
    -Bigfoot killer wireless N1202.

    I dont game online but I do watch HD clips and download movies. Would the first option be enough for me?
     
  2. downloads

    downloads No, Dee Dee, no! Super Moderator

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    Definitely not a single band 7260. The choice between the remaining two depends on your router. If you have a dual band router and/or plan on buying a 802.11ac router you can go for Dual band wireless N7260 however this card does not work very well on 2.4GHz band so if you have a single band router or you will be using your notebook at different locations outside your house (where 2.4GHz band is the most popular), Killer would be a safer choice.
     
  3. Marecki_clf

    Marecki_clf Homo laptopicus

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    Dual Band Wireless- N 7260 would be useless with an AC router, as it only supports speeds up to 802.11n(2T2R) = 300Mbit/s. It's the Dual Band Wireless- AC 7260 the OP should go for, if he plans to buy an AC router and it's THIS one, which doesn't work very well on 2.4GHz band, right? :)
    (I know You know, Mr downloads, just adding my $0.02)

    PS.
    I have a Clevo laptop, I used to have Advanced-N 6235 in it and upgraded it to Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260. Both cards perform and behave exactly the same on 2.4GHz band in the same location (my desk). I have the 6235 installed in my second notebook so it's easy for me to compare. Both systems running latest WHQL drivers.
     
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    I assumed that was a typo on their part seeing as it is said "Dual band wireless N7260 2.4ghz-5ghz 300mps-867mps" with 867 at the end suggesting it's an AC card after all, but you are right - this needs clarification.