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    Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 works with M11x?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by jdancer, Jun 9, 2010.

  1. jdancer

    jdancer Notebook Enthusiast

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    Howdy.

    Since I know the 6300 wifi card works with the M11x, does anyone know if the 6250 Wimax mini-card works with the M11x? This way I can ditch the Clearwire USB WiMax modem.

    Thanks for replying.
     
    jdancer, Jun 9, 2010
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  2. simonmpoulton

    simonmpoulton Notebook Deity

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    Theres no reason why it shouldnt work but you'll need to install an additional antenna for it.
     
    simonmpoulton, Jun 10, 2010
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    ryanhart Newbie

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    I got 6250 in my M17X R1. It works great. I do not think it will have any problem with M11X.
     
    ryanhart, Jun 10, 2010
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    Bluejay345 Newbie

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    I did not order my M11xR2 with the WiMax card, so I only have one set of antennae. I just replaced the WiFi card that came with the system with the Intel 6250. I attached the two antennae cables that were connected to the previous card. Wifi works great with the new card, I get 130mb/s and it seems to maintain more bars than the existing card (could be my imagination - but it definitely works either way).

    The WiMax seems to work as well. I don't have service yet, so I could not test it out 100%, but the Intel WiMax connection utility did find the 4 WiMax networks in my area (Sprint, Clear, Comcast, and Time Warner). I am hopeful that since it can see the networks and identify the signal strength that this means the service would work as well.

    A couple of points:

    1. You can't use WiFi and WiMax at the same time, so the HotSpot sharing software that allows you to use the system as a hot spot won't work for sharing WiMax service with other near by non-WiMax devices.

    2. I had to download and Install two different drivers, the Intel Pro Set drivers AND the Intel WiMax connection utility. Confusingly enough they have the same file name, but one file is close to 40Mb and one is 9Mb or so. If you only install the first set of drivers the WiMax network controller will show as not having a driver installed in Device Manager, but it will still list.

    3. I enabled the WiMax setting in the Bios for the system before I installed the card. I am not sure this is really necessary, as I am guessing this setting only affects the full height WiMax card slot, not the WiFi half card slot which is where I installed the 6250.

    I will be testing the WiMax service in a few days and when I do I will update this post with my results... looks hopeful so far.
     
    Bluejay345, Sep 29, 2010
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  5. xtravbx

    xtravbx Notebook Evangelist

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    Another option is simply using your cell phone as a wifi hotspot or USB tethering.

    I get 4G w/ my EVO, and can broadcast a wifi hotspot w/ that...
     
    xtravbx, Sep 29, 2010
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  6. Harlson

    Harlson Newbie

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    jdancer, how were you able to get your intel centrino 6300 to work on your 1340?
     
    Harlson, Oct 25, 2010
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