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    Y580: 5GHz Wireless Upgrade

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by carpenj, Mar 30, 2013.

  1. carpenj

    carpenj Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys, I just got a new router (the Netgear N900) and realized that my laptop isn't compatible with the 5GHz wireless band! Sure I could use the 2.4, but come on, even my girlfriends iPhone 5 connects to the 5GHz band. Is there any way to upgrade the wireless card in this machine to be able to utilize the 5GHz wireless band?

    Thanks!
     
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    Dragnoak Notebook Evangelist

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    Not without a modified (hacked) BIOS. Lenovo has a whitelist of Wireless cards you can use. :(

    Here is the list, from the Y580 HMM:

    View attachment 94136

    There are not any 5GHz cards ( ABGN), in the list.

    So the answer to your question is, if you don't care about your warranty, hack away! :rolleyes:
     
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