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    Upgrade to N wireless.... ?

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by spaghetticheese, Jan 15, 2010.

  1. spaghetticheese

    spaghetticheese Notebook Smasher

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    Hi!
    I have been slowly slowly upgrading my laptop bit by teeny bit and I have had had a thought on the wireless. My wireless router is a BT Home Hub (i know theres a lot of non-british here that may not know what that is :D ) but it has N wireless, i am thinking of upgrading my Intel 3945ABG to an Intel 5100AGN, how much of an improvement would the upgrade to N be on download speeds, internet gaming ping etc. ?

    EDIT: or even an Intel 5300AGN...
     
    spaghetticheese, Jan 15, 2010
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  2. crayonyes

    crayonyes Custom Title! WooHoooo !!

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    ah, too bad we can't do DIY internal usb hub with 5300 ... LOL

    forget 5100, go for 5300.. search the forum for bad experiences with 5100 cards.
    You'll get better reception and range.. but for internet speed/performance it depends on your ISP
     
    crayonyes, Jan 15, 2010
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  3. spaghetticheese

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    HAHA u need shooting mate :D


    cheers for that
     
    spaghetticheese, Jan 15, 2010
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