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    confused at upgrading notebook wireless card, please help!

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by nhanphan1990, Feb 25, 2009.

  1. nhanphan1990

    nhanphan1990 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have a HP dv5t with a G-card wireless. Can I upgrade to N-card? If so, how can I do that?
     
    nhanphan1990, Feb 25, 2009
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    olejnikster, Feb 25, 2009
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    soufy Notebook Enthusiast

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    quote below is accurate, however option 1 has a few caveats:

    -there is no guarantee the BIOS on the unit will support a different card, so you might end up installing the thing and having it not be recognized at any level (and you likely won't get any help from HP there)

    -the .11n spec supports 3x3 MIMO, meaning that an internal adapter will likely have 3 antenna posts instead of 2 like your g adapter. if your chassis doesn't have a 3rd antenna you are looking at either running the card with only 2 antennas (don't know what effect that would have but it can't be good) or installing a 3rd one (probably tearing down the LCD frame and chassis for installation and cable routing)


     
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    nhanphan1990 Notebook Enthusiast

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    So it means that I have to buy a pcmcia/express card ndraft wireless, right?
     
    nhanphan1990, Feb 25, 2009
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    olejnikster Notebook Enthusiast

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    sometimes they work better than the internal ones for mass distribution(likely quality)
     
    olejnikster, Feb 25, 2009
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    wlan_man Notebook Consultant

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    Have a look over here for MiniPCIe cards, you will need to consider what cards are on the HP whitelist (allowed WLAN cards)

    The DV5 doesn't have PCMCIA slot so that is out, and there are few Expresscard WLAN cards.

    USB is your other option.
     
    wlan_man, Feb 25, 2009
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    nhanphan1990 Notebook Enthusiast

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    thank you, wlan man. Which one do you think better? the minipcie cards or the USB?
     
    nhanphan1990, Feb 26, 2009
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    after taking a look at your link, I choose this one, is it ok? GIGABYTE GN-WI06N 802.11N a/b/g/n draft 2.0 miniPCI wireless - Atheros AR5008 chipset AirCruiser N300 Dual Band Mini Card
     
    nhanphan1990, Feb 26, 2009
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    Do make sure it is supported in the HP BIOS as white listed.
    HP are notorious for WLAN caerds not working as they are not white listed
     
    wlan_man, Feb 26, 2009
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