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    Wi-fi upgrade

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by Tachycardia, Dec 8, 2010.

  1. Tachycardia

    Tachycardia Notebook Guru

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    I was thinking about getting one.
    I can get an Intel ultimate N 6200 for $18 or a 6300 for $24

    I have an Dell Wireless1520 802.11n right now.

    Sorry if this has been done already, just wanted to get some opinions

    Thanks all
     
    Tachycardia, Dec 8, 2010
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    Tachycardia Notebook Guru

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    I know the Intel 6300 has 3 antennas, will the M17X use all 3?
     
    Tachycardia, Dec 8, 2010
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  3. Corthalis

    Corthalis Notebook Geek

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    Yes it will use all 3. I have found my 6300N to have shorter range than my Dell 1502 even though it's 3 antennas vs 2... have the same issues with a couple of different 6300N cards I've tried (unsure if anybody else has the same issues).
     
    Corthalis, Dec 10, 2010
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  4. Judas543

    Judas543 Notebook Consultant

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    is the wifi upgrade worth it you think.

    Does the default wifi the m17x r1 suck that bad?

    Also I would like to know 6200 or 6300 is better also o_O
     
    Judas543, Dec 10, 2010
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