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    Wireless connection on T43

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by vp4, Jun 13, 2005.

  1. vp4

    vp4 Notebook Enthusiast

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    On the T43, there is integrated wireless. IBM then offers the following options. If it has integrated wireless, is there any need for any of the adapters below? I have a network at home that currently distributes cable modem internet throughout the house by using a router. Once I get the T43, I want to be able to wirelessly surf the web from anywhere in the house. (I will add a wireless router). Is there a need for any of the adapters below? Would the integrated wireless be good for b/g connection? Thanks.

    Integrated wireless
    Wi-Fi wireless upgradable (Standard)

    Wireless connectivity [2] [Help me decide]
    11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Adapter II [$40.00]
    11a/b/g Wireless LAN Mini-PCI Adapter II [$40.00]
    Erricson GC83 Edge PC Card [$249.99]
    Intel Pro/Wireless 2200BG Mini PCI Adapter [$10.00]
    Sprint PCS Wireless WAN Card [$179.00]
    ThinkPad 11a/b/g Wireless CardBus Adapter [$89.00]

     
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    I'd get the Intel 2200BG. It is unlikely you'll ever encounter an A network of the A/B/G network card, so I would not pay extra for it. The Sprint and Ericson cards are for cellular connections and wouldn't help you at home. Good Luck.






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    Thinkpad T42:
    * 1.8Ghz Pentium M * 1.5GB Memory * 60GB Hitachi 7200RPM * 15" SXGA+ Flexview * NEC ND-6500A * Win 2k *
     
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    vp4 Notebook Enthusiast

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    So I would need the Intel Pro/Wireless 2200BG Mini PCI Adapter.

    Integrated wireless is not enough? Thanks.
     
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    Integrated wireless should work fine as long as it is BG.






    I was robbed by a sweet little old lady on a motorized cart and I didn't even see it coming.

    -Lloyd Christmas


    Thinkpad T42:
    * 1.8Ghz Pentium M * 1.5GB Memory * 60GB Hitachi 7200RPM * 15" SXGA+ Flexview * NEC ND-6500A * Win 2k *
     
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    You must be talking about the web site, which has a box for you to buy an adapter even if the machine already comes with wireless. So the answer is that you don't need to check the box -- you will get whatever wireless card is already installed in the notebook. They just have not configured their ordering system that well yet. For what it is worth, I am typing this on a machine that I ordered just that way, and yes it came with wireless.

    As for ABG or BG, A is not a big deal -- don't worry at all if you have BG only. It will work fine.
     
    kenno, Jun 14, 2005
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