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antenna for WLAN/WWAN

Discussion in 'Dell Latitude, Vostro, and Precision' started by 1989.1989, Feb 27, 2011.

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  1. 1989.1989

    1989.1989 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    I have a latitude XT with a dell wireless g card.
    I am considering putting a intel 5300 card in this computer.
    But it's has only two antenna for the WLAN. And another two for WWAN which I don't have any use of.

    Can I connect the WWAN antenna to the WLAN card?

    Thank you.
     
    1989.1989, Feb 27, 2011
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    Connecting WWAN antennae to a WLAN card may work, but not very well because the design frequencies are completely different.

    Why not replace you existing WLAN card?

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Feb 28, 2011
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    I think that's what is being attempted, it's just that they want to use 3 antennas instead of just 2, which is why they want to "steal" a WWAN antenna to use as the 3rd antenna. I think.
     
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    In that case, they can but try and see if it helps. However, it might make things worse.

    John
     
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    How about getting an Intel 5100? It only uses two antennas.
     
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