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    M17xR4 Wireless Card Upgrade

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Artonix, May 30, 2016.

  1. Artonix

    Artonix Notebook Enthusiast

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    I currently have the stock Intel Centrino Wireless-N 2230 and can only connect to the 2.4Ghz on my Netgear N750 Dual band router. Speedtest clocks the speed at 10Mbps where as my other laptop on 5Ghz gets 50Mbps.

    Looking to upgrade so I can connect to 5Ghz. Was wondering what my best options are for upgrading my wireless card. Thank you.
     
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    JAY8387 Notebook Consultant

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    rband Notebook Enthusiast

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    I installed an Intel7260 in my M17xR4 , very happy with the speed , it`s like being connected straight to the modem even upstairs.
     
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    That`s the one , same p/n.
     
    rband, May 30, 2016
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