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    ASUS G73JH-A2 Network Card

    Discussion in 'ASUS Gaming Notebook Forum' started by frozenmildew, Mar 28, 2012.

  1. frozenmildew

    frozenmildew Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hello,

    So I was going to sell my ASUS because I thought it was a hunk of junk, but after reading a few fixes on this site it's been working flawlessly again for 4 days and I just cannot stand to part with it. It's wonderful when it works....

    I even had someone coming tonight to buy it for 600 dollars and in the Ad I said it doesn't work properly, but I've changed my mind and had to turn them down.

    Anyyyywaaayy.... My question is this. I've researched, i know a lot about computers, but networking has always gone over my head.. I'm going to risk it and keep this computer, but one thing I HAVE to replace is the Atheros network card. But I don't know what is best to replace it with.

    Any help is greatly appreciated..

    Here are three links to local computer stores in my City where I can go and pick up the card with ease. I'm not worried about installing it, I just have no idea which one to pick :O

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    any suggetions would be greatly appreciated. I saw suggestions for the Intel 6200 a few places, but can't seem to find it anywhere.

    if nothing local has anything worthwhile I will order online.

    Thanks, and sorry for the headache, I managed to research everything else myself but for some reason when it comes to networking anything I just draw a blank.
     
    frozenmildew, Mar 28, 2012
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  3. frozenmildew

    frozenmildew Notebook Enthusiast

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    thanks, so is that one my best option?

    appreciate it.

    eww.. looks like everywhere even at newegg this network card is unavailable :( i waited too loong nuuuuu
     
    frozenmildew, Mar 28, 2012
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    Krashkource Notebook Enthusiast

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    Looks like it is available on Amazon if you still need it.
     
    Krashkource, Mar 28, 2012
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  5. frozenmildew

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    woot thanks. ordered and will be here tomorrow. hope it works great!
     
    frozenmildew, Mar 28, 2012
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    I replaced my wireless card with a Centrino 6200 over a year ago and it worked flawlessly ever since. Replacing the card takes 5 minutes when you're not used to it and you then need to update the driver. I hesitated between a 6200 and a 6300 but I remember reading somewhere that a standard G73jh only has 2 antenna wire anyway so there is no reason to get s 6300.
     
    kowell, Apr 6, 2012
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