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    compatibility question

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by RoryJ, May 31, 2012.

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    RoryJ Notebook Geek

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    I have a sager NP9170 ordered and was wondering if this wifi card would be compatible. I am not very familiar with card sizes and what not.

    I have access to WiMAX at my apartment for free through my university, which is why I want to upgrade.
     
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    Yes that would work fine.
     
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    would it go in the same slot as the stock card and would I need anything else such as antennae?
     
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    It's the same slot. Intel 6250 supports WiMAX 802.16e standard which means 2.3GHz, 2.5GHz and 3.5GHz all of those would work with your standard antennas that you already have.

    That said I have not first hand experience with WiMAX so I can't elaborate on any potential issues or things to keep in mind here.
     
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