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    what is 54g(TM) 802.11b/g w/speedbooster(TM)

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by quickfire436, Feb 9, 2006.

  1. quickfire436

    quickfire436 Newbie

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    what is 54g(TM) 802.11b/g w/speedbooster(TM)? How can I check out if the wireless in my notebook is this one?
     
    quickfire436, Feb 9, 2006
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    Slappy Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    It is BroadCom's internal wireless adapter, as opposed to Intel's.

    Go to your Windows Device Manager (find it by right-clicking on My Computer, Properties, Hardware...) Click on Network Adapters.

    Do you see BroadCom? then that's what you have if it is a recently purchased notebook.
     
    Slappy, Feb 9, 2006
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