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    T500 wireless options

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by merlin666, Dec 4, 2009.

  1. merlin666

    merlin666 Notebook Consultant

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    I am looking into configuring a T500 but I'm not sure about wireless options:

    Integrated WiFi wireless LAN adapters
    ThinkPad b/g/n Wi-Fi wireless LAN Mini-PCIe
    Intel WiFi Link 5100 [add $20.00]
    Intel WiFi Link 5300 [add $40.00]

    What are the main differences between the adapters?
     
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  2. lly007

    lly007 Notebook Enthusiast

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    if you don't have a special request ,I sugges 5100agn , it is enough for home use & small business


    There are some information about 5100&5300

    Intel® Ultimate N WiFi Link 5300
    Up to 450 Mbps of Bandwidth¹ results in less time waiting for files to transfer; in addition to enabling multiple applications to simultaneously access the network resulting in increased productivity
    Enables both the Enterprise and Home users to tackle today's voice, video, and data applications while future-proofing their Laptop investment to handle tomorrow's growing network performance needs and capabilities.
    Wirelessly backup your entire system to a Server
    Stream High Definition (HD) video throughout the Home with Bandwidth to spare for other applications


    Intel® WiFi Link 5100
    Up to 300 Mbps of Receive Bandwidth² results in a 5x Bandwidth increase² compared to legacy 802.11a/b/g solutions
     
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  3. MidnightSun

    MidnightSun Emodicon

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    The Thinkpad B/G/N card is a Realtek wireless card, unless I am mistaken.

    The Intel WiFi Link 5100 and Intel WiFi Link 5300 are made, obviously, by Intel. They are supposed to use less power than the Realtek card, and may provide better reception.

    The difference between the 5100 and 5300 is that the 5300 has an additional antenna for quicker speeds on certain Wireless-N networks and better range/signal reception.

    I believe the Intel cards have better driver support in Linux, if that concerns you.

    No one has proven these statements, however.
     
    MidnightSun, Dec 5, 2009
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  4. lly007

    lly007 Notebook Enthusiast

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    bye the way

    5100&5300 is agn
    NOT BGN.......

    thanks #3
     
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  5. merlin666

    merlin666 Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks. Would there any differences with an old G router?
     
    merlin666, Dec 5, 2009
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