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    Atheros AR9002WB-1NG vs Intel Wifi Link 5100

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by summerbreeze, Jun 9, 2011.

  1. summerbreeze

    summerbreeze Newbie

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    Hello everyone. Im just a newbie in the forum. I want to ask you a question if you dont mind.

    I bought a laptop last week, it is ASUS K53SV-SX144D, Its a great monster but Im still not sure about its wireless card. Its Atheros AR9002WB-1NG (half size) and also has got Bluetooth module built in. Im not an expert about wireless networking and cards but when i compare my laptop's wireless range to other laptops (4 example HP G62 series , Broadcom 4313 b/g/n and Acer series, Intel 4965 agn) Its not very good in my oppinion.

    I also have got Intel wifi link 5100 card (half size) from my old laptop which was caput. It also have got 2 antenna inputs like Atheros AR9002WB has...

    My question is simple;

    If i swap my wireless card to Intel 5100 one, will i get a big difference at wireless range and a better connection?

    Atheros AR9002WB-1NG
    http://www.qca.qualcomm.com/media/product/product_75_file1.pdf

    INTEL Wifi Link 5100
    http://www.intel.com/Assets/PDF/prodbrief/319981.pdf

    Hope i can get the answer of my question very soon :)
    EMRAH
     
    summerbreeze, Jun 9, 2011
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  2. weinter

    weinter /dev/null

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    Don't get the Intel 5100 get the Intel 6200, it is better.
     
    weinter, Jun 10, 2011
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  3. ostler

    ostler Newbie

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    You may test the actual data rate other than the signal strength.
     
    ostler, Jun 10, 2011
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  4. summerbreeze

    summerbreeze Newbie

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    I already have got Intel 5100, Im not gonna buy one..
    Im just asking which wireless card is better? Atheros AR9002WV-1NG or Intel Wifi Link 5100... Will i get any difference if i change Atheros to Intel one?
    thanks
     
    summerbreeze, Jun 10, 2011
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  5. weinter

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    The Intel Card supports Dual band 2.4 & 5 GHz while Atheros only supports 2.4GHz so Intel is definitely better.
     
    weinter, Jun 10, 2011
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