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    Intel next gen wireless N

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by LoudFox, Jul 16, 2007.

  1. LoudFox

    LoudFox Notebook Guru

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    Is this card that is available with the 1520 compaitable with non draft N routers? I am pretty sure it is but would like to confirm.
     
    LoudFox, Jul 16, 2007
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    nevermind i found it on their site!
     
    LoudFox, Jul 17, 2007
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  3. Duke2007

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    hey i have this in my laptop, what's so great about it?
     
    Duke2007, Jul 17, 2007
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  4. TechIsCool

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    if you have Gigibit network and a draft n router then you can transfer software at 300mb/s or so
     
    TechIsCool, Jul 17, 2007
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  5. Duke2007

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    do colleges have gigabit network? or did i just waste my money on it?

    lol...great... i probably wasted money...
     
    Duke2007, Jul 17, 2007
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    um..well..the card is compatible with A/G/B/N so w/the card you're pretty much good with whatever routers and stuff your college has..so it's a good reason to get the card =). plus it's future proof.
     
    pragun, Jul 17, 2007
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    ... maybe rich colleges like MIT? Some were too ambitious and upgraded to fiber ... LOL ... but most are on the 10/100 Meg network...
     
    blahdude84, Jul 17, 2007
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    Would LSU be considered a rich college?
     
    bmnotpls, Jul 17, 2007
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    Pretty minor upgrade cost for a network card you won't have to replace for a billion years. Or so.
     
    ViolentGreen, Jul 17, 2007
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    I have no idea... but your best bet is to call your college's ResNet department and ask them what kind of network they run.
     
    blahdude84, Jul 17, 2007
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    yes.. plus doesn't it cost like 100 dollars in stores? i upgraded for 50
     
    Duke2007, Jul 17, 2007
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  12. killer23d

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    Wireless N mode does not go faster than 54mbps in WEP settings. Since I am running wireless B and G devices such as PocketPC, Nintendo DS, Wii, PSP, and a few other computers. Running the wireless network in WPA is just not possible. I hope Intel will come up with a fix in the future to support the higher speed in WEP.
     
    killer23d, Jul 17, 2007
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    I opt'd for the N card, and this being my first laptop I had to set up a wireless network. After reading about so many problems with compatabiltiy issues, I decided to stick with a G router and wait for the technology to improve.
     
    Gopherkid, Jul 17, 2007
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