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    Bigfoot networks Killer Wireless-N 1103 or 1102 for M17x R3?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by skw4712, Feb 16, 2012.

  1. skw4712

    skw4712 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Are those 2 a lot different?

    Also, where can i buy them the cheapest?

    How do I install it?
     
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    SlickDude80 Notebook Prophet

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    hi Skw,

    1102 up to 300mbps 2x2 mimo 2 antennas
    1103 up to 450mbps 3x3 mimo 3 antennas

    please note that you won't see a difference if you aren't running a 450mps router

    Also, the ping time is lower and range is better on the 1103 because of the extra antenna (but only slightly for both)

    To install, you have to remove the keyboard.

    You can view this ram guide to see how to get under the keyboard. The wireless card is in the center. Just unscrew, take out, and pop the new card in:

    Alienware M17X R3 Swapping RAM - Easy guide on changing RAM on the M17X R3 - YouTube
     
    SlickDude80, Feb 16, 2012
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