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    Asus G51VX-RX05 Wireless Problems?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by Kilowog, Aug 10, 2009.

  1. Kilowog

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    I've been hearing this a lot on other forums and some of the product reviews at BB's website. Does the BB model of G51VX suffer from some sort wireless connectivity issue? A few people who have bought it and (like myself) play a lot of online gaming seem to suffer from drops in the middle of the game......i've even had one guy tell me that if i play WoW i shouldnt get this because my net will quit in the middle of a raid most likely. I definitely dont want that to happen lol but id rather just walk in and get the BB model than order one online because the BB model from what i've heard and read is sufficient enough to run most games. Only games i really play Crysis, Bioshock, WoW(heavily lol), COD4,ETQW, and yes i still play CS. Pretty soon i'd like to add Dragon Age and the new Wolfenstein to that list. Wireless connectivity for me is an important must have. I'm just wondering how many of you RX05 owners experience this or just classify the people that have this problem as random bad luck.
     
    Kilowog, Aug 10, 2009
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  2. TevashSzat

    TevashSzat Notebook Deity

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    Well....some people have had this issue while others (like me) haven't even seen it drop once.

    I suspect that it may either be due to router compatibility issues or hardware issues with the wireless card itself.
     
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  3. Kilowog

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    I myself use a Linksys Wireless G router for my home.......of course i also worry about my connectivity at Towson University where i go......classes get mighty boring and no net would just make the boredom worse lol
     
    Kilowog, Aug 10, 2009
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  4. TevashSzat

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    You go to Towson? Wow....I actually live really near there, about 15 minutes drive.
     
    TevashSzat, Aug 10, 2009
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  5. Kilowog

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    Yes but i unfortunately live in essex so i get to take 702 to 695 to get there during the semesters......traffic yay.......dreading the start of fall semester......so far with my dell xps1530 im happy with their connectivity on campus but this dell is steadily falling apart so i want the asus lol
     
    Kilowog, Aug 10, 2009
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    spikesnet Notebook Enthusiast

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    I had this problem with my G51 too, I was using a linksys G router. I replaced my router with a Belkin N router and I haven't had a problem since.

    Hope that helps.


    Also, I'm from the b-more area too!
     
    spikesnet, Aug 10, 2009
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