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    M17x wireless card, 5ghz? dual band?

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by MrTiggleWorth, Jun 1, 2010.

  1. MrTiggleWorth

    MrTiggleWorth Notebook Enthusiast

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    been searching on dell and i couldn't find anything that said if the wireless card in the m17x supported 5ghz and if dual band as well. Does anyone know this?

    any help on this would be much appreciated.

    cheers :)
     
    MrTiggleWorth, Jun 1, 2010
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    Joebarchuck Notebook Virtuoso

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    Here is the link to the product description of the Intel 6300 Wifi cards with the M17X R2.

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    It is supporting 5ghz
     
    Joebarchuck, Jun 1, 2010
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    The only problem with using the 3x3 MIMO to the fullest extend is that no provider's router is compatible. You need to buy a new Wifi router to use it and not many are on the market. I am not sure which one is the best.
     
    Joebarchuck, Jun 1, 2010
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