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    Replacing Built in wifi

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by jmerfel, Aug 2, 2006.

  1. jmerfel

    jmerfel Newbie

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    When the Wireless N is finalized, i would like to upgrade,
    But my 1505 doesnt have any MCMIA slots, is there a way that i can remove the builtin Intel 3945abg wireless, with a Wireless N when they come out?

    Thanks
    James
     
    jmerfel, Aug 2, 2006
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  2. Brian

    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    I don't think so. The problem is that you need an antenna for the N, which you don't have. I don't know if there's some way to wire around this to take an antenna away from one of the other protocols, but I have a feeling you're asking for more pain than it's worth. I'm sure they'll make a card that you can use if you're so inclined.
     
    Brian, Aug 3, 2006
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  3. Pitabred

    Pitabred Linux geek con rat flail!

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    Well, you do need an antenna for 802.11n, but his 3945 already includes one built in. And 802.11n also runs in the 2.4GHz band, so it should require an antenna tuned the same way an 802.11a/b/g antenna is (n should work even better because a is like, 5GHz, unlike the others). I don't see any technical reason (excepting an interface change) that he wouldn't be able to upgrade if a miniPCI card becomes available.

    Upon further research, 802.11n spec includes a MIMO (Multiple Input, Multiple Output) antenna, which may or may not be strictly necessary.
     
    Pitabred, Aug 3, 2006
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