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    M17x R2 Dual-band WLAN

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Misdemeanor, Jan 13, 2014.

  1. Misdemeanor

    Misdemeanor Notebook Consultant

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    So I'm looking to get upgrade to a dual-band WLAN PCI-E Mini card. You guys/gals have any suggestions?
     
    Misdemeanor, Jan 13, 2014
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    currently im using the intel centrino n-6300
    wich is a great card.

    and i believe others use a killer 1103.

    maybe someone will give you his/hers experiences with these cards.
     
    NiveQ, Jan 14, 2014
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    Alienware-L_Porras Company Representative

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    Both are great, I really like the Centrino due to stability.
     
    Alienware-L_Porras, Jan 14, 2014
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    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    I've had the 6300 in the R2 for a long time, it had disconnects (the card went bad) but otherwise it was very very stable.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Jan 14, 2014
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    Thanks everyone for your replies! I will compare the two :)
     
    Misdemeanor, Jan 15, 2014
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    Just to be sure the M17x R2 only takes the Mini-Half PCI-E cards correct?
     
    Misdemeanor, Jan 15, 2014
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    Half height WLAN cards have been the norm since like 2008, last few full height was Intel's 2007 Santa Rosa platform. 5xxx series WLAN cards I'd say were mostly half height.

    And yes the R2 should only take half height, I haven't ever seen a full height Intel 6300.
     
    Tsunade_Hime, Jan 15, 2014
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    Roger that, thanks!
     
    Misdemeanor, Jan 15, 2014
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    Anyone have a link to the drivers for the Intel N-6300? Running Win7 Ulti 64.
     
    Misdemeanor, Jan 23, 2014
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    NiveQ, Jan 24, 2014
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