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    wireless Card Replacement

    Discussion in 'Hardware Components and Aftermarket Upgrades' started by amirali_topnotch, Jul 7, 2006.

  1. amirali_topnotch

    amirali_topnotch Newbie

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    I have a dell D-620 with wireless dell mini card 1390 802.11 g
    I want to replace this card with intel 3945 802.11 a/b/g
    furthermore i want to add a EVDO card to my note book
    Is it possible?
     
    amirali_topnotch, Jul 7, 2006
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  2. Red Scorpion

    Red Scorpion Notebook Geek NBR Reviewer

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    I dunno if it is possible, but I guess if you are using a pcmcia card along with the intel, then there is no problem to face!

    I have a project in mind, I wanna put a wifi amplifier inside my laptop hooked to the wireless card to extend the range... I am thinking of a 500mw amplifier...
    The problem is that those are expensive and I will have to find a place for the board, besides I am busy in school now lol.
     
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  3. Iter

    Iter Notebook Evangelist

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    Intel 3945 a/b/g cannot compaitable with Intel 2200 b/g and 2915 a/b/g because the slot size is different between them. All the Centrino Duo Core model use Intel 3945, Penitum M only use either Intel 2200 or 2915 for Intel wireless mini pci brand.
     
    Iter, Jul 8, 2006
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  4. Chutsman

    Chutsman Notebook Evangelist

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    If you combine a high power pcmcia adapter with an external antenna that has some gain, you should be able to get the same effect. I've read somewhere that there is a 300mW adapter (I have an Engenius 200mW one) but don't remember the brand. Google should turn up something.
     
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