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    [Upgrade] 3945ABG To 4965ABG/N

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Undertaxxx, Aug 18, 2009.

  1. Undertaxxx

    Undertaxxx Notebook Consultant

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    Hi,

    I've been experiencing packet loss with this card and wanted to do an upgrade. I've ordered a 4965 ABG/N with 3 antenna cables. I know this card will fit, but will my notebook recognise it?
    Will the card show up in my devices list? Do i just plug it in and install the drivers? or what?

    Need help fast :p

    Grtz,

    Tax.
     
    Undertaxxx, Aug 18, 2009
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  2. King of Interns

    King of Interns Simply a laptop enthusiast

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    Yes(well it should) and Yes. That card is miles better than the 3945..enjoy!
     
    King of Interns, Aug 18, 2009
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  3. goofball

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    Acer's don't have lock on what cards you can use. Hopefully, you didn't buy a card designated for an HP/Lenovo, those cards won't work. Not sure if you will have 3 antenna already in there but it will run ok with 2 as well.
     
    goofball, Aug 18, 2009
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  4. nklive

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    My 5920G (dead now) had the intel 4965 and it worked fine. You shouldn't have any problems. BTW, even though the card has ports for 3 antennas, my laptop was using only two. Just plugged it in and windows will install the drivers automatically or you can download the drivers from Acer website
     
    nklive, Aug 18, 2009
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  5. Undertaxxx

    Undertaxxx Notebook Consultant

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    I don't have a router that supports 'n' anyway so, 2 antenna's is fine, for now :p

    Thanks guys.
     
    Undertaxxx, Aug 19, 2009
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  6. Trottel

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    What made you go with a 4965 instead of a 5300?
     
    Trottel, Aug 19, 2009
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  7. devilcm3

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    i second this....how about 5350?
     
    devilcm3, Aug 19, 2009
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  8. wildman_33

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    i hav the 4965 and its great , it has never loses the connection and i can play games online unlike my the wireles card in my old laptop.
     
    wildman_33, Aug 19, 2009
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  9. Undertaxxx

    Undertaxxx Notebook Consultant

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    why, would it be any better?
     
    Undertaxxx, Aug 19, 2009
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  10. Trottel

    Trottel Notebook Virtuoso

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    Well the 5300 is the top of the line card and is the same price as its predecessor, the card you bought.
     
    Trottel, Aug 19, 2009
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  11. Undertaxxx

    Undertaxxx Notebook Consultant

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    :(

    errr, i'll try to sell the one i bought now and go for that 5300 then
     
    Undertaxxx, Aug 19, 2009
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  12. Trottel

    Trottel Notebook Virtuoso

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    Yeah, I got mine for under $20 shipped on ebay.
     
    Trottel, Aug 20, 2009
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  13. sean473

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    ur joking right? A 5300 for 20 bucks? ....
     
    sean473, Aug 20, 2009
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  14. kisetsu17

    kisetsu17 Took me long enough

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    Well, actually, if you were looking to buy a 5300 now's the time to hit up eBay--I see a card 10 hours away from ending that is auctioned for just ~$4 free shipping..if I hadn't bought a CPU yet I'd bid away here..(got a 5100 though so not much of an upgrade there)
     
    kisetsu17, Aug 20, 2009
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  15. Undertaxxx

    Undertaxxx Notebook Consultant

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  16. triturbo

    triturbo Long live 16:10 and MXM-B

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    Well, when I was upgrading from 3945ABG to higher class Wi-Fi card, I'd searched quite a lot. Many people having both cards (4965 and 5300) claimed that 4965 is far better. I'd ended up with 4965AGN and it's two galaxies better than my 3945. I don't have 5300 to compare it, but I don't care, because 4965 works flawlessly :D
     
    triturbo, Aug 20, 2009
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  17. King of Interns

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    Yeah I was reading the same thing from some threads couple months back. Like you though don't really care to compare as the 4965 is so much better than the previous 3945 piece of junk.
     
    King of Interns, Aug 20, 2009
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  18. Undertaxxx

    Undertaxxx Notebook Consultant

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    I bought both now, I'll do some benchmarks soon :)

    Thx~
     
    Undertaxxx, Aug 20, 2009
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  19. King of Interns

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    Tis good. Should be interesting to see some more benchmarks.
     
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  22. Undel

    Undel Newbie

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    I have a problem with upgrading 3945ABG to 4965AGN on my Asus F3Sr.
    The card is recognized OK, drivers are present in Windows 7, but I can't switch radion on, because Asus Wireless console can't(?) work with this module. Is it possible to make it work? Maybe I need another BIOS version or another Wireless console version, or something else?
    Thanks!
     
    Undel, May 28, 2010
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  23. Trottel

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    Maybe delete the "Asus Wireless console" and use either Windows' or Intel's connection software.
     
    Trottel, May 28, 2010
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  24. Undel

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    I've tried. It seems, that Wireless console is controlling the wireless ON/OFF button. Without it bluetooth and wifi are inactive :(
     
    Undel, May 28, 2010
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  25. Trottel

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    In the bios you might be able to disable the wireless switch so that the wireless card will be constantly on. That is the case in at least a few laptops I've seen.
     
    Trottel, May 30, 2010
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  26. Undel

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    That would be great. But there is no such option in BIOS on my laptop.
     
    Undel, May 30, 2010
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    Problem solved. I've updated ATK100, ATK Hotkey, ATK Generic Service to the versions compatible with Windows 7.(At first, Win7 picked them from original vista installation and there were no updated versions for my laptop, so I've used versions for X50n). Then I've installed latest Intel wireless driver and ProSet. Now everything is OK and working as intended to.
     
    Undel, May 31, 2010
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