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    xps m1530 intel next gen wireless n

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by box360, Feb 13, 2008.

  1. box360

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    hey all noobie here needs a bit of help lol

    anyway i just took delivery of my new xps m1530 and i love it lol :D
    i thought as i am getting a new laptop i miswell upgrade to a wireless n router
    so i got the netgear RangeMax WNR834B see here i have them both connected but dont seem to get close to wireless n speeds when i look at the connection status i seem to be getting at most is 58mb to 130mb the router is set to upto 270 mode can any one help im no good with network setting :confused: lol

    thanks for any help :)
     
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  2. the_forge.nz

    the_forge.nz Notebook Consultant

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    Do you have the intel pro Draft N wireless network card or the a/b/g card ??
     
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  3. box360

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    i dont know on the dell site its this one Intel® Next-Gen Wireless-N Mini-Card - Europe - Core 2 Duo Processors
     
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    Its probably 270 MB for wireless LAN , off the net it will be alot less
     
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    I don't think you'll ever get faster than 130Mbs. I have a Draft N router too an solidly connect at 130Mbs. In my understanding, it's called "Draft" N because the the standard is still being codified. When full N comes out (w/o the draft label) I suspect you'll be able to get even faster speeds.

    130Mbs is still faster than a wired (non-GB) connection.
     
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    130Mbs is what I get in the intel card with a Linksys 300n... my .02c...
     
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    I never get above 144Mbs with a D-Link Draft N router.
     
    neilmcl, Feb 14, 2008
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  9. box360

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    it also says in the connect to networks box in vista radio type 802.11g well aint that meant to say N?
     
    box360, Feb 14, 2008
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