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    differences between intel wifi and Atheros wifi

    Discussion in 'Fujitsu' started by Cman, Apr 26, 2005.

  1. Cman

    Cman Notebook Consultant

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    In the P series of Fujitsu notebooks you can get one with Centrino technology (intel based processor, MB and wireless card) or you can get one with Intel Pentinum M processor, MB and Atheros wireless LAN which is basically a Centrino LT but can't be called that because it doesn't use the intel wireless LAN card.

    What's the difference between the two wireless LAN cards that's built into either P series LT? Is one better than the other? I know the Atheros is a a+b/g card whereas the intel is a b/g card but what other differences are there?

    Going to be getting one soon and in the ultraportable market with a 10.6" WS setup looks like the Fujitsu is the ticket for me, just want to know the differences between the cards. Everything else on the LT should be the same. Thanks.

    Tony





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  2. sutheep

    sutheep Notebook Evangelist NBR Reviewer

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    The Intel, depending on which model, if 2200BG, comes with band B and G. If 2915, comes with bang A, B and G.
    As for Atheros, this one comes with B, G and SuperG (108mbps).
    Hope this helps.

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    personally I don't think it matters a whole lot, but Atheros is supposed to be slightly better due to the super g. but really i'd be worried more about the range which has a lot to do with the antenna. so basically, go with what's cheaper imho.

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  4. Brian

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    I like the Atheros card and if you transfer large files on your network, the super g is appreciated.

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    I would pick atheros just for their tools. I cannot think of anything that I would like to control that this utility doesn't allow me to. Pretty handy! I like the locking onto a specific access point best. I always use that because the access point closest to me sort of messes up too much so I just choose to always use an AP on the floor below me whatever the state of the AP just 2 meters away from me.

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