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    wireless internet P-6860/6831

    Discussion in 'Gateway and eMachines' started by intheknow17, Apr 27, 2008.

  1. intheknow17

    intheknow17 Notebook Guru

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    Hey everybody, I was just wondering if somebody could enlighten me on the quality and speed of the wireless internet for the 6860 or 6831. I know it is wireless N so i am expecting it to be good but would welcome any comments. Thanks
     
    intheknow17, Apr 27, 2008
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  2. nobscot6

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    the internet connection???

    do you mean your card and expected speed etc.??
    it should have the intel 4965 wifi a/g/n card

    nice card........

    read a few threads on that card by doing a search.........

    and check out the N router review Link in my sig............

    good brands in us are dlink, linksys, netgerar,.........
     
    nobscot6, Apr 27, 2008
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  3. id10t error dfw

    id10t error dfw Notebook Consultant

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    I will say that the built in wifi card has better range than my Linksys N USB card for my desktop.
     
    id10t error dfw, Apr 28, 2008
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    card works very well! using on wireless n network...speeds reach 50 to 60 mbps
     
    Johnksss, Apr 28, 2008
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    OK, but what router are you using??

    If you are using a Linksys N router, w/ the Linksys N usb adapter, you should easily hit 270-300mbps, if you're w/in decent range. And it won't need to even be a dual band router.........
     
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    type o
    that's megs
    50 to 60 megs

    and it connects at 130 mbps
     
    Johnksss, Apr 28, 2008
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  7. N00d13s

    N00d13s is too legit to quit!

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    i only get a weak signal on mine. i really wish they put in an slot for wireless laptop cards, but im going to buy a hawking...dish antenna when i go to BB for a price match later.
     
    N00d13s, Apr 28, 2008
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    dozerking Notebook Consultant

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    I'm still using a Linksys Wireless G router (WRT54G). I'm guessing there's a new Linksys WRT54N model? or something similar? I keep hearing how amazing N is, as long as it's compatible with with B/G and offers standard WEP(Wii and DS only encryption available), it's time for an upgrade.

    the 6860 does have an awesome card, the 4965.
     
    dozerking, Apr 28, 2008
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    xarthos Notebook Evangelist

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    oustanding network performance so far on every standard I have been able to try. So far been on a G and N network and bother were impressive. They really did well with this P-6860 FX machine.
     
    xarthos, Apr 28, 2008
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