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    which brand wireless network card will most likely have the best reciving range?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Jrdunno, May 22, 2007.

  1. Jrdunno

    Jrdunno Newbie

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    well my MSI notebook MS1057 is having issues with connecting to the internet using WIFI... it really have tiny receiving range.. My brother and my friend's notebooks all have full signal when we are sitting in a hot spot starbucks and i only got 3/5 signal....
    I'm planning to get a new wireless network card since this is starting to annoy me... which brand do you guys have the best experience with??

    I'm using Vista btw if that will help....
     
    Jrdunno, May 22, 2007
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  2. WackyT

    WackyT Notebook Deity

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    I'm using a Gigabyte with the Atheros AR5006 chipset, and it works alot better than the Intel that came in my E1705.
     
    WackyT, May 22, 2007
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    vermicious Notebook Consultant

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    I like Linksys. If you're going for 11N, you'll need to be careful about matching router to receiving card as the specs for it aren't finalized.
     
    vermicious, May 23, 2007
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