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    Which wireless card for Hel80?

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by superpig10000, Mar 10, 2007.

  1. superpig10000

    superpig10000 Notebook Geek

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    I plan on buying a barebone Hel80. It takes mini PCIE am I right? Is there a better card for this than the 3945abg?

    Appreciate any response.
     
    superpig10000, Mar 10, 2007
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    chrisyano Hall Monitor NBR Reviewer

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    Mine has the Intel 3945 a/b/g card in it and it is more than sufficient for all intents and purposes.

    I believe a couple of Compal forumers mentioned using an Atheros card in their Compals.
     
    chrisyano, Mar 10, 2007
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  3. Kdawgca

    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    or you could try out a WIRELESS LAN PC CARD for the PCMCIA slot in the HEL80 unless you already have something in the slot.
     
    Kdawgca, Mar 10, 2007
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    superpig10000 Notebook Geek

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    Hey thanks for the reply,

    I was looking for the built-in option.
    Can you give me a link to the Atheros car?. I just can't seem to find it by searching the forum.

    Thanks!
     
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    Kdawgca rotaredoM repudrepuS RBN

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    heres some model you should look for.
    Atheros AR5006EX(Mini Pci-express 802.11bg)
    Atheros AR5006EG(Mini Pci-express 802.11abg)
    GIGABYTE GN-WI01GT (AR5006EGS chipset)
    https://www.ewiz.com/detail.php?name=GN-WI01GT

    Check ebay for Atheros cards
     
    Kdawgca, Mar 10, 2007
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    superpig10000 Notebook Geek

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    Thanks! That looks good!
     
    superpig10000, Mar 10, 2007
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