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    m11x - 5ghz dual band router?

    Discussion in 'Alienware M11x' started by tk112190, Jul 8, 2010.

  1. tk112190

    tk112190 Notebook Consultant

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    I'm thinking about buying the Netgear WNDR3700 Wireless-N router because of the UPnP and ReadyDLNA features.
    Newegg.com - NETGEAR WNDR3700-100NAS IEEE 802.11n Draft 2.0 Rangemax Simultaneous Dual Band Wireless Gigabit Router - Premium Edition

    The router is a dual band router (emitting 2.5ghz/5ghz). But I'm a little confused about something..

    1.)The wireless card is an N on the m11x, but my brother's is a G. I understand they will both work, however will the router emit 5ghz for my m11x, and 2.5ghz to his laptop?

    2.) Also, is the m11x able to receive 5ghz-compatible? If so, what makes this possible? Is it because of the wireless-N mimo card?

    3.)How far, in your house (because of walls), can the 5ghz emit on average?


    Thanks a bunch!
     
    tk112190, Jul 8, 2010
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  2. Rhodan

    Rhodan NBR Expert of Nothing

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    I use the WNDR3300 which is also dual band. I've set mine to do N at5 Ghz ang B/G at 2.6Ghz.

    My M11x connects on the 5Ghz portion of the wireless network.

    Hope that helps
     
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  3. tk112190

    tk112190 Notebook Consultant

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    Awesome! Thank you for your swift reply Rhodan.

    Did you set it to 2.6ghz on purpose to circumvent microwaves/phones/cellphone signals that may interrupt, rather than 2.5ghz?

    How far, in your house (because of walls), can the 5ghz emit on average?

    Thanks a lot
     
    tk112190, Jul 8, 2010
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  4. littlezipp

    littlezipp Notebook Consultant

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    Question - which wifi card is in the M11x R2? On the support website they list the 6200, 6250 and the 1520! Thanks!
     
    littlezipp, Jul 8, 2010
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  5. tk112190

    tk112190 Notebook Consultant

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    Is this what you're talking about?

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    Yeah, I don't know which of those 3 drivers to download and install for my newly installed windows....

    If anyone knows that'd be great. :)
     
    tk112190, Jul 8, 2010
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  6. Radam

    Radam Notebook Geek

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    For the R2, I think it comes with Dell 1520 card (or mine did anyway)
     
    Radam, Jul 8, 2010
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  7. slickie88

    slickie88 Master of Puppets

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    Dell 1520 in my R2. Pop the bottom cover off and you'll be able to tell whatever you have. IIRC, it's between the HD and memory banks.
     
    slickie88, Jul 8, 2010
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