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    the difference?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by deedeeman, Oct 7, 2008.

  1. deedeeman

    deedeeman Notebook Deity

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    ok so i am customizing a sager np5793 and they have this option under wifi:
    Built-in Intel® PRO/Wireless 5300 802.11 a/g/n Wi-Fi Link
    Built-in Intel® PRO/Wireless 5100 802.11 a/g/n

    whats the difference between these two?
     
    deedeeman, Oct 7, 2008
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  2. ahl395

    ahl395 Ahlball

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    It seems the 5100 is a Half PCIE Mini Card while the 5300 is just a regular PCIE Mini Card. Im not sure of the difference. But there isnt any major difference. The Half Mini Card seems to be cheaper for some reason.Same in performance though i think. How much price difference?
     
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  3. kegobeer

    kegobeer 1 hr late but moving fast

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    The 5300 uses the new 3x3 configuration (3 transmit and 3 receive antennas) with a theoretical maximum of 450Mbps. The 5100 uses the current 1x2 configuration (1 transmit and 2 receive antennas) for a theoretical maximum of 300Mbps. As of today, there are no 3x3 access points. This is a future technology, but it's just a matter of time before the 450 Mbps access points are available.

    So, to sum up: the 5300 is the new one. ;)
     
    kegobeer, Oct 7, 2008
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