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    Upgrading Laptop 5100 AGN

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by JL6speed, Aug 27, 2010.

  1. JL6speed

    JL6speed Notebook Geek

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    I have a Dell SXPS16 and it came with the Intel 5100 AGN. I am thinking about upgrading to a 6300 because the 5100 is giving me some connection dropping issues on wireless N.

    However, I read that the 6300 is 3 antennas and my laptop only comes with 2 I believe due to it being built with the 5100. Does anyone know a place where I can order an additional antenna to help boost the connection or does it not matter?

    Thanks
     
    JL6speed, Aug 27, 2010
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  2. H.A.L. 9000

    H.A.L. 9000 Occam's Chainsaw

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    H.A.L. 9000, Aug 27, 2010
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  3. Ice-Tea

    Ice-Tea MXM Guru NBR Reviewer

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    It does matter, but it will work with 2 antennae as well.
     
    Ice-Tea, Aug 27, 2010
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