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    IBM Z61t Wireless -n- card help?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by razrnut1971, May 1, 2011.

  1. razrnut1971

    razrnut1971 Newbie

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    Im looking for the wireless internal -N- card for my laptop.Im wanting to upgrade to the -n- to get better speed.I have a n router but i need the n card for my z61t and dont know what model of card will work with my ibm.Can someone give me some help on what i need to look for and what i need to get?



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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    You could try the Intel mini N wireless card. It can do N with only two antennas like your Z has. You'll need a bracket like this to hold the card in place and to use the Zender BIOS mod because ThinkPads like whiteless wireless cards in the BIOS, meaning it won't boot without it.
     
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    razrnut1971 Newbie

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    Ok,thanks for info but if i wanted to go with the 3 antenna card which model# would i use for my z61t if you could help me there.How hard is it to add a third antenna to my laptop?


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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I'd ask, why would you want to make more work for yourself?
     
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  5. razrnut1971

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    Well,i dont mind the work at all just looking at all options here if i may ask!
     
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    If you want a 3-antenna card, you could go with the Intel 4965AGN, which is the closest to the production era of the Z61t, or go with the Intel 5300, one generation later.

    Upgrading to a three-antenna configuration is a pain, as ZaZ said; the antennas are routed inside the display housing. However, you can run the 4965 or the 5300 on a two-antenna config, you just won't get the third antenna for added diversity.

    One note: The 4965 came in two flavors, the AG, and the AGN. You want the AGN; the AG is a stripped version that does not have wireless-N, even though it can utilize three antennas.
     
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  7. razrnut1971

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    Ok,thanks wolf and Zaz for info!
     
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    Ok,i got a 4965agn card and i installed it but now i cant open the net up it says that it is connected at 400mbps but were it says sent and receive it is 0 sent and 0 receive is there anyway i can fix this or what could be the problem if you can help me or anyone help me with this issue.Im not showing any errors in the device manager on the card either.It shows working properly.I also downloaded the driver at lenovo web site for the intel 4965agn wireless card.Im thinking the card mite be the wrong model or is there a way to make it work?


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    razrnut1971, May 6, 2011
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  10. Tsunade_Hime

    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    Download Intel's latest 4965AGN driver.
     
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    I have already downloaded the latest driver.It is still showing it to be a 3945 card which i dont understand.But anyway it is showing it to be connected but when you open explorer it wont send info or receive info?I dont know ive racked my brain trying stuff and maybe it just wont work with my model or something?You tell me i dont no bro.



    Thanks Again!
     
    razrnut1971, May 6, 2011
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