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    Upgrade from Centrino Wireless N-1000

    Discussion in 'Alienware 14 and M14x' started by dasmoothride, Nov 16, 2011.

  1. dasmoothride

    dasmoothride Notebook Geek

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    Is it worth it to upgarde to Intel Ultimate N-6300 or the 6250 and 6230 is just fine?
     
    dasmoothride, Nov 16, 2011
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    It is very worth it to upgrade. My wifi link 1000 used to act up a lot. Disconnected, lower signal strength, low bandwidth, but I called dell and they sent me a free 6250. Maybe you can give them a call and see if you can get a free one. But if not, a 6250 is all you will need, and its like 16 bucks on ebay, easy to get access to in the laptop and install, almost like ram.
    Intel® Centrino® Advanced?N + WiMAX 6250 622AGXHRU card | eBay
    There ya go, 16 bucks, free expedited shipping from the US.
     
    niko2021, Nov 16, 2011
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    Nice! thanks man!
     
    dasmoothride, Nov 17, 2011
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    Nooo! People need to stop recommending the 6250 model 622AGXHRU. That specific model is a Russian card that does not support 802.11n. Trust me. I bought one and had to send it back. What you want is the 6250 model #622ANXHMW. It's only a few dollars more, but you'll be thankful:

    Intel 622ANXHMW Centrino Advanced-N 6250 + WiMAX Mini Card | eBay
     
    brazzle, Nov 17, 2011
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    thanks for the link...my intel 1000 card is working surprisingly well...ill keep that link just in case tho

    Thanks repped!!
     
    tmaxx123, Nov 17, 2011
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    glad to help. funny thing is I ordered that Russian card before my M14x arrived and had to send it back. I haven't had any issues with my 1000 but I received a new card today; it was supposed to be a 6250 but they sent me a 6200 (not the same seller I linked to). I'm thinking about sending this one back too and just sticking with the 1000.
     
    brazzle, Nov 17, 2011
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    what are the other options/ cards we can use in this m14x? maybe something better then the 6250 ?
     
    tmaxx123, Dec 17, 2011
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    I had the issue with the wifilink 1000. Talked to dell for about an hour, and they gave me a 6250 for free. That card is amazing, no flaws what so ever. If you don't want to talk to dell or if they don't give you the card, it's only around 20 on ebay. THe 6250 would be the better value, anything that is better than it isn't going to be by much and probably cost way more. Stick with the 6250 I would say. Killer NIC's don't really seem too much worth it for me in a wireless card.
     
    niko2021, Dec 17, 2011
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    i currently have the intel 1000 and also payed for the bluetooth from dell. if i buy the 6250 on ebay will that take away my ability to have bluetooth?
     
    tmaxx123, Dec 17, 2011
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    No it shouldn't, the bluetooth is located under the palm rest. I replaced mine with the 6250 and i have bluetooth and it still works.
     
    niko2021, Dec 17, 2011
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    perfect...thanks alot man

    i just repped you....

    and just out of curiosity, what did you do with your old wireless card? keep it?
     
    tmaxx123, Dec 17, 2011
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    Well I had to send dell my intel 1000 after they sent me the free 6250. But it was a sweet deal. Free 6250 plus overnight shipping, got it the next day, and all i had to do was send them the old card.
     
    niko2021, Dec 18, 2011
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    so as long as its the 6250 we are good right? there are a few diff types online to buy
     
    tmaxx123, Dec 18, 2011
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    also, anyone know of a guide that i can use when installing the new network card when i get it?
     
    tmaxx123, Dec 20, 2011
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    Make sure you get the little one. It's a mini or half size or something. Go to the link I gave you a minute ago. He's got a direct link to intel's description of the one that works for the M14X.
     
    BitHatchett, Dec 21, 2011
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    thanks, repped you for your helpful post!

    i ordered this specific model number 622ANXHMW, im pretty sure it has to be the right one
     
    tmaxx123, Dec 22, 2011
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    anything i should look out for before installing this guy? does it need different drivers then the n1000? its coming in the mail today and want to be ready to pop it in

    thanks
     
    tmaxx123, Dec 23, 2011
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