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    Which is better out of Intel WiFi Link 4965 and Intel WiFi Link 5300?

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by Gunsmith_Cat, Oct 8, 2008.

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    Gunsmith_Cat Notebook Evangelist

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    Just wondering which is better out of those two? And what does "AGN" stand for?
     
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    the 5300 is the newest top model. AGN stands for the supported standards: a, g, n...seems that it supports b to however
     
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    Wifi 5300.
    Pretty sure AGN means supporting 802.11a/b/g/Draft-N
     
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    gengerald Technofile Extraordinaire

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    AGN stand for the different levels of wifi signal receivable. I believe the new 5000 cards have lower power needs and get faster theoretical speeds. Something like 300MBS for the 5100 and 450 for the 5300. I have heard they are not as powerful due to the reduction in power usage, but just a rumor.
     
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    stewie What the deuce?

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    Ah, cheers. I was aware of the different signals but it just didn't click that AGN stood for that, because I've only ever seen the letters broken down (as in your quote above)! LOL. It's so obvious now. Thanks guys. :eek:
     
    Gunsmith_Cat, Oct 10, 2008
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