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    Want to upgrade C90S to Wifi n

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by 9800xpv, Aug 17, 2009.

  1. 9800xpv

    9800xpv Notebook Evangelist

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    Hi,

    As said in title, I should want to upgrade my C90S to wifi n.

    Did someone already make that ?

    What wireless card must I get ?

    I heard about a third antenna, how to install it ?

    Thanks alot.
    @+ ;)
     
    9800xpv, Aug 17, 2009
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    King of Interns Simply a laptop enthusiast

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    Should be fairly easy. The 4965 definitely works for draft N. However the newer 5xxx series of wireless cards should also work fine. Your C90 should be equipped with the third wire it just probably isn't yet connected up to anything yet. Just need to detach the 2 wires connected to the 3945 unscrew the 2 screws slide the card out and put the new card in.

    From my experience the 4965 card is MUCH better than the 3945 card. Better range and signal quality and quicker connectivity after startup.
     
    King of Interns, Aug 18, 2009
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    9800xpv Notebook Evangelist

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    Thanks King,

    At home, we are about to get a D-Link DGL-4500, to replace a Linksys WRT54G.
    That should be done in a few days, I hope so.

    That's why I'm inquiring about wifi n on the C90S.

    @+ ;)
     
    9800xpv, Aug 18, 2009
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    9800xpv Notebook Evangelist

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    Searching with EVEREST, I find there is a " Atheros AR5008 802.11n Wireless Network Adapter" inboard of my C90S.
    So, I've just to wait and try how it works with the new D-Link.
     
    9800xpv, Aug 19, 2009
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    also some 4965 has known issues with C90S that if you disconnect the AC and switch to battery mode you'll lost wireless connection.
     
    GenTechPC, Aug 19, 2009
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