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    UX31E - Atheros Wireless Replacement

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by malamber, Jul 7, 2012.

  1. malamber

    malamber Newbie

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    So wireless chips are amazingly cheap these days, in fact the Intel 6320 half height mini is about $20 on Amazon. Yet, asus in their infinite wisdom chose an Atherose chip with only 2.4ghz and uses some sort of odd pin-out.

    Does anyone know of an upgrade solution to a dual band wireless? The Atherose comes out easy, so I'm hoping I can get 5g and the 300mps off my router.

    Thanks

    -- Scott
     
    malamber, Jul 7, 2012
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  2. Paspanuki

    Paspanuki Newbie

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    I´m thinking in doing the same, and installing an Intel 6300.

    Would be interesting if someone who has tried before tells us if it´s possible.
     
    Paspanuki, Jul 21, 2012
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  3. tijo

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    I'm not certain the wireless adapter in the zenbooks is user replaceable. You'd have to find a teardown of the zenbook, maybe anandtech.
     
    tijo, Jul 21, 2012
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  4. ALLurGroceries

    ALLurGroceries  Vegan Vermin Super Moderator

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    The first gen Zenbooks have a proprietary form factor and connector for the wifi card. As far as I have seen the 2nd generation uses standard half-height mini PCIe.
     
    ALLurGroceries, Jul 21, 2012
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  5. T-V

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    I know this is an old thread, but have any of you upgraded the wireless adapter? I just received an Intel Ultimate N 633ANHMW Ultimate N 633ANHMW Wireless Adapter Mini PCI Express Up to 450Mbps Wireless Data Rates WPA2 from Newegg and plan on attempting to swap it out this weekend. The only potential "issue" I can see is that the new card uses 3 antennae whereas the original only 2. That shouldn't be a major hindrance though as I have already crafted a third wire with the antenna plug and will route that inside the case somehow.
     
    T-V, Jan 4, 2013
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  6. Prostar Computer

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    No, this in itself would not be a problem, as you custom installed the third wire. What it boils down to is interface. As long as it is the same dimensions and connection type, you should be set.
     
    Prostar Computer, Jan 4, 2013
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  7. T-V

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    True. I just ran out yesterday to get the appropriate materials for the third antenna. I am going to swap out the card this weekend. Been too busy with work lately.
     
    T-V, Jan 10, 2013
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    so, what is the result ? :) because i did order the same card. and if you have succes can you explain more detailed about 3 output pins
     
    zetxx, Jun 26, 2013
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    i assume the cards mentioned in this thread didn't work since ux31e has its own form factor.
    has anyone found a working 5 ghz wireless card? i heard the form factor was invented by apple but their mac book air cards still have a different form factor.
     
    xenor_, Mar 16, 2014
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