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    Best driver for Bigfoot Killer Wireless 1103

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by dr.nassef, May 19, 2012.

  1. dr.nassef

    dr.nassef Notebook Geek

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    now that I looked through it I found three driver packages :

    the one from the dell website named
    Bigfoot_WIN74_A03_Setup-2J8N4_ZPE.exe


    the one from killer gaming website named
    Killer1102-1103Setup_6_1_0_298_Win7_64bit.exe

    the atheros generic drivers that were posted a couple of days ago here

    the generic should be the lightest most compatible one .. but is it missing any specific "killer" features ?? .. I mean performance-wise or helpful options ..
    but I couldn't find specific link that will work best for the 1103 (please provide with any if you know)


    or should I stick to the dell or the killer packages which contain the killer network manager .. it takes much memory and I never use it but does add any features to the card ??


    again there should be a sticky post for best drivers for each hardware !!
     
    dr.nassef, May 19, 2012
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  2. Xenn0X

    Xenn0X Notebook Evangelist

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    Get the one from bigfoot site.
     
    Xenn0X, May 19, 2012
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  3. Kev-Kanuk

    Kev-Kanuk Notebook Guru

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    these drivers also work, I find they have less overhead.

    Atheros & Zidas drivers

    Atheros AR938X Version 10.0.0.42 WHQL
     
    Kev-Kanuk, May 19, 2012
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  4. The Revelator

    The Revelator Notebook Prophet

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    The most recent Dell set (A03 - 9.2.0.320) is performing very well in my R3. If you don't want to use the Atheros Killer Network Manager, just eliminate it from the Startup programs or right click on its tray icon and select Quit after it loads.
     
    The Revelator, May 19, 2012
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