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wireless network cards question

Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by sparky88, Nov 23, 2010.

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I am about to order a laptop for online gaming and it comes with two options

standard
ONBOARD GIGABIT LAN & WIRELESS 802.11

Or for extra £23
ONBOARD GIGABIT LAN & INTEL ULTIMATE N-6300 WIRELESS UP TO 400MBPS

Is a wireless card used to connect to your wireless modem to connect to the your internet/broadband?
also what advantage do i gain from buying the 400mbps card?
thanks

sparky88, Nov 23, 2010

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Wireless card is used to connect your notebook to your wireless router/access point- provided you have one.

Intel 6300 can connect at speeds up to 450mbps (not 400 like the offer says) which is completely pointless because there are currently two 450mbs-capable routers and both are slower in terms of wireless than the best 300mbps router.
So there's no advantage in it but Intel 6300 is probably better than the standard card (not mentioned by name in the offer).

It's up to you to decide if you want a possibly better card for an extra £23 or not. Keep in mind that you can always buy a new Wi-Fi card and upgrade it yourself- it doesn't void warranty and is not complicated.

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