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    Intel Wi-FI Link 5300

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Evoss-X, Oct 9, 2009.

  1. Evoss-X

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    Hello Guys I just received and replaced Intel Wi-Fi link 5300 and there are three ports for connection TR1 TR2 TR3
    Can somebody tell me what does it mean and what is difference ??
    I had previously Wi-Fi link 5100 and there was TR1 and TR2 only and I have only two cables one black in TR1 and one White TR2 and TR3 is empty
    Is it allright ? or not?
    Should I connect rather TR3 ?
    Thnx
     
    Evoss-X, Oct 9, 2009
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  2. crayonyes

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    Intel 5300 has 3 antennas for 3 spatial connection..
    if you connect all 3 and supported connection/router, you can get max 450Mbps
    (each 150Mbps). If you only connect 2 antennas the max is 300Mbps.

    And I believe it's white cable on TR1 and black on TR2
    (although it doesn't matter if the antenna heads --the ones inside your LCD bezel-- are the same)
     
    crayonyes, Oct 9, 2009
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  3. Evoss-X

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    Hi
    Just spoke with seller he said :
    black(tr2) = aux
    grey(tr1) = main
    white(tr3) = mimo
    I have black tr2 and grey tr3 and tr1 off need to buy white cable ...
    And yes I just checked service manual and all antenas are on top behind display ...
     
    Evoss-X, Oct 10, 2009
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  4. Evoss-X

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    Just ordered third antenna and will open display connect it behind ...
    now I have to buy some PROPER ROUTER (netgear is best ?) with max transfer 500MB/s :)
     
    Evoss-X, Oct 20, 2009
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    haris163 Notebook Consultant

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    I want to get the 5300 too, which seller did you use?
     
    haris163, Oct 24, 2009
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