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    New Killer Networking Controllers

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by WhatsThePoint, Apr 19, 2012.

  1. WhatsThePoint

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    Qualcomm Atheros today unveiled its new Killer Wireless-N 1202 wireless module and Killer E2200 wired Ethernet controller. If you're at all familiar with Killer Technology (previously known as BigFoot Networks), you'll know these adapters are built with network performance in mind and as such include ping reducing technology and advanced QoS (Quality of Service) features.

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    The new Wireless-N 1202 is essentially the same as the 1102 model, only now it comes with Bluetooth 4.0 support baked in. Otherwise, it retains the same dual-band MIMO design in a half-mini PCI-E card form factor. According to The Verge, the Wireless-N 1202 will be offered as an upgrade option for a "major laptop OEM" in May.

    The Killer E2200 gigabit Ethernet controller will make its way onto high-performance gaming motherboards and offer the same features as the Wireless-N 1202 but in a non-wireless package. This one's available now, Qualcomm Atheros says.

    Killer Wireless-N 1202 adds Bluetooth 4.0, saving room in a gaming laptop for something else | The Verge
     
    WhatsThePoint, Apr 19, 2012
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    The ethernet is built into the new msi gt models.
     
    Meaker@Sager, Apr 19, 2012
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    hmmm... gaming ethernet, interesting.
     
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    Another Wallet Killer
     
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    Lol good one =)
     
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    Meh, mine was what? £30 thats not much considering how much I rely on it.
     
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    There's a driver v6.1.0.305 now on the killergaming website for the Killer 1202 wireless card so the card should be appearing as an option soon if not already.

    Killer Gaming :: Support :: Driver Downloads

    The embedded E2200 ethernet in the new MSI gaming notebooks got a driver update recently to v6.1.0.325
     
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    jaug1337, May 23, 2012
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