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    Intel 6200 different models?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by BadNeighbor, Nov 17, 2010.

  1. BadNeighbor

    BadNeighbor Notebook Guru

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    I was researching the Intel 6200 wireless card when I came across two different models:

    Intel WiFi Link 6200 622AN.HMWG Wireless N PCI Express Network Adapter

    and

    Intel 622AN.HMWWB Wireless N PCI Express Network Adapter

    Is there any difference between the two? Which one should I buy? Or is there a better model?

    Thanks.
     
    BadNeighbor, Nov 17, 2010
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    They both look exactly the same to me. Maybe one is just an OEM serial while the other is retail. Those serial numbers are called PCODE's on the OEM box.

    My OEM 6300 has 633AN.HMWWB at the end.
     
    flipfire, Nov 18, 2010
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  3. BadNeighbor

    BadNeighbor Notebook Guru

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    Ok, so is an OEM card any worse than the others or are they basically exactly alike? I would prefer a card manufactured by Intel but if there aren't any differences between them then I guess it wouldn't matter.

    Also, in the name:

    INTEL WIFI LINK 6200 622AN.HMWG HALF HEIGHT MINICARD VPRO ENABLED 100PK

    What do "HALF HEIGHT MINICARD", "VPRO ENABLED" AND "100PK" mean?
     
    BadNeighbor, Nov 18, 2010
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    Ahh it has vPRO on it. Im guessing 100PK is 100 pack because vPRO is mainly for corporate/ large business use. It basically allows IT administrators/support of the company to remotely log in to vPRO enabled cards to manage the machine and fix issues.

    Half height is the size of the PCI-e card. The 6xxx intel series are all half heights.
     
    flipfire, Nov 18, 2010
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  5. BadNeighbor

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    Alright so it would be safe to go with vPRO even if I'm not using it for a business? I don't think PK stands for pack because they are only selling them individually but you could be right.

    By the way I really appreciate your help.
     
    BadNeighbor, Nov 18, 2010
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    Yes should be okay to use.

    Where are you buying it from?
     
    flipfire, Nov 18, 2010
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    Well I'm in Canada and I'm trying to buy from within Canada (not the easiest thing to do lol) so there's only a couple small websites that have them:

    Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6200, PCIe Half-Mini Card - up to 300Mbps, 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi (622ANHMW) | Canada Computers

    INTEL WIFI LINK 6200 622AN.HMWWB HALF HEIGHT MINICARD

    INTEL WIFI LINK 6200 622AN.HMWG HALF HEIGHT MINICARD VPRO ENABLED 100PK 622AN.HMWG

    First one is listed as HMW, second one is listed as HMWWB and the third one is listed as HMWG with the VPRO and 100PK.
     
    BadNeighbor, Nov 18, 2010
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    sgogeta4 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    100 PK = 100 packs. Whoever is selling them, bought it in a group of 100 and is selling one card out of the bunch.
     
    sgogeta4, Nov 21, 2010
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