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    Does anyone have source for Atheros N card?

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by GoldServe, Jul 10, 2007.

  1. GoldServe

    GoldServe Notebook Consultant

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    I have finally figured out how to open the W7J so I would like to replace the existing Intel card with an Atheros 5008 N card. Does anyone have a source for them? I am looking for a Mini-Express Card and will probably need the third internal wire for the antenna.

    Anyhelp is good. Thanks!
     
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    Good luck installing a third wire if it isn't already there.

    The N cards work fine with just two, many people have upgraded to N with just two wires.
     
    thegsrguy, Jul 10, 2007
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    BTW you could try to find a MacBook or MacBook Pro that's up for spare parts on eBay, they have the Atheros N card (mine does at least).
     
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    I see there is enough room to get a third wire in and route it around the keyboard. The problem is locating the CARD and with some luck, a suitable wire.
     
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    I thought the macbook and macbook pro N cards weren't standard mini-pcie cards.
     
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    I honestly don't know, it's entirely possible they're not.
     
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    And it seems the Airport Extreme N cards are broadcom's...
     
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    Hi, Ive got one, where are you from?
     
    laser21, Dec 20, 2007
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    I've got one installed now and it is great. I got it from oxfordtek.

    Cheers!
     
    GoldServe, Dec 20, 2007
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