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    Want to replace my 5100

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Cazca, Aug 23, 2009.

  1. Cazca

    Cazca Notebook Consultant

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    I've been reading mixed reviews about the 5100 and I want to go ahead and replace it, and maybe see what a different pci-e card will do for me. I know there is the 5300, but I've heard about the atheros cards and some others too.

    Just wanted to know what you guys think is the best card out there right now? Thanks!
     
    Cazca, Aug 23, 2009
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  2. Undertaxxx

    Undertaxxx Notebook Consultant

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    I'd say the 4695 or the 5300. I got them both verry cheap. If you want a good seller on ebay for them, contact me. =)
     
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    sparkyman2000 Notebook Consultant

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    Look in area and see if it has wimax. My area just got it. I had the 5300 and just upgraded to 5350. Price was like 5 dollars more. If you do go to the 53xx make sure you do 3rd antenna.
     
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  4. Cazca

    Cazca Notebook Consultant

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    WiMAX ehh? pretty sure they don't have that here. BTW I am deployed and the signal is base wide. How they do it, I don't know.

    Anything else out there that's worth looking at besides the 5300?
     
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  5. Undertaxxx

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    4695.

    Excellent performance, even though this seems like a downgrade, it isn't. Alot of people prefer it over the 5300.
     
    Undertaxxx, Aug 24, 2009
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