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    Advantages of WiMAX/WiFi Link 5350 over WiFi Link 5100/5300?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by vaw, Mar 21, 2009.

  1. vaw

    vaw Notebook Deity

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    Hi,

    What are the major differences between

    Intel WiFi Link 5100/5300 (AGN) and

    Intel WiMAX/WiFi Link 5350 (AGN)
    ?
    The latter costs more--for what advantages?
     
    vaw, Mar 21, 2009
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  2. Tinselworm

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    i always prefered the Intel 4965
     
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  3. vaw

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    For what reason?
     
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  4. Tinselworm

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    better range than my desktop card with 3 antennae, i can get 6 networks in my bedroom
     
    Tinselworm, Mar 22, 2009
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  5. aidil

    aidil Notebook Evangelist

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    This is easy. 5350 costs more than 5100/5300 cause it's a combo card, which goes by its name, not only a WiFi but also a WiMAX adapter. If you don't know what is the different between WiFi and WiMAX then maybe you have to read Mr. Wikipedia explanation first.

    WiFi is supposed to be a wireless local area network or internet connection which can be commercial or non-commercial. OTH, WiMAX is a commercial wireless network or internet connection which has wider area of coverage. In a way, it's like the cell-phone network.

    Therefore, 5350 card can give continuous internet connection. When inside a building or at home, a user with 5350 in his/her notebook can connect to a WiFi network, which is not only for internet connection but also for connecting to home or office network. And when on the road, he/she could still be connected to the net by switching to WiMAX service.
     
    aidil, Mar 22, 2009
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  6. vaw

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    aidil, many thanks for the explanations! :)
     
    vaw, Mar 22, 2009
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