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    its possible upgrade wlan feature of laptop ?

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by alireza4, Aug 6, 2008.

  1. alireza4

    alireza4 Notebook Guru

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    i do java programming (no gaming )

    only reason i want wait to T500 is its new WLAN cards .

    So if i buy T61 then it's possible upgrade WLAN feature of laptop ?
     
    alireza4, Aug 6, 2008
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  2. Han Bao Quan

    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    I don't think you can you that, they are two different platforms.
     
    Han Bao Quan, Aug 6, 2008
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  3. alireza4

    alireza4 Notebook Guru

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    so please you can explain diff between follwing cards

    intell 5300
    intell 5100
    intell 4596AGN
    thinkpad WLAN

    (specailly about receive signal ability)
     
    alireza4, Aug 6, 2008
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  4. Lew

    Lew Notebook Deity

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    First three are 802.11 based WiFi

    Last one gets you internet access through a cellular company such as Verizon or ATT for a monthly fee.
     
    Lew, Aug 6, 2008
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  5. stewie

    stewie What the deuce?

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    The 5300 will have the greatest range/strength out of the top 3 because of the 3x3 Draft-N implementations with 3 spatial streams. The 5100 is 1x2, which means 1 transmit spatial stream and 2 receive spatial streams. The 4965AGN is 2x3 with 2 spatial streams.

    5300 Product Sheet
    5100 Product Sheet
    4965 Product Sheet

    The last one, you meant WWAN instead? WWAN uses cellular network technologies.
     
    stewie, Aug 6, 2008
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  6. Han Bao Quan

    Han Bao Quan The Assassin

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    No, the first 3 uses Intel chipset, the last one use Atheros chipset.
    they are all Wirelss LAN, not WWAN.
     
    Han Bao Quan, Aug 6, 2008
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    Bashar Notebook Evangelist

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    thinkpad WLAN ? i thought WWAN gets you cellular provider ability?
     
    Bashar, Aug 6, 2008
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    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Your post is confusing. All ThinkPads come with a WLAN card already which can be upgraded. Lenovo offers mobile WWAN through ATT and Verizon.
     
    ZaZ, Aug 6, 2008
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  9. alireza4

    alireza4 Notebook Guru

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    you mean i can upgrade wlan card of T61 to 5300 later ?

    if yes , i select cheapest card then if needed , i upgrade it (good way ?)
     
    alireza4, Aug 6, 2008
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    Good catch, my error -- was thinking WWAN as I read WLAN.

    Nevermind. Move along. Nothing to see here. ;)
     
    Lew, Aug 6, 2008
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