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    Whireless card for Zepto

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by Sjurfre, Feb 18, 2010.

  1. Sjurfre

    Sjurfre Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    I have a Nexus A15 with the standard Zepto Wireless card. But I'm experiencing that this card is a bit problematic in unix systems. And also a bit demanding on signals. So I was thinking of getting a new intel card.

    But I don't really know what kind of card is best with signals. A friend of me has a Mac Book Pro, and the wlan card in that computer is awesome, think thats a broadcom card.

    So if anyone has some tips for me, i would be very greatfull :)
     
    Sjurfre, Feb 18, 2010
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  2. ReneSDK

    ReneSDK Notebook Consultant

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    Intel 5100/5300 cards would be a good choice.
     
    ReneSDK, Feb 18, 2010
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  3. Sjurfre

    Sjurfre Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi, thanks for answering me so quick.
    Is this a new series of cards, because i can't find any webdealers in Norway who sells this product.
     
    Sjurfre, Feb 19, 2010
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    I use the 5300 card with ArchLinux, and it just works great. However I still haven't tested 802.11n, since I don't have access to any AP/Router using 802.11n.

    Before, I used the 4965 AGN, which also worked great. That is an older card, but I thought I would at least let you know it works.

    Also, note that I've used GNU/Linux - tested on ArchLinux and Ubuntu - and not any "true" unixes.
     
    DeepThought, Feb 19, 2010
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  5. ReneSDK

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    Yeah the new ones are:
    Intel 5150, 5350 and Intel 6200, 6250 and 6300.
    Don't know how well the Intel 6xxx series is supported under Linux though.
     
    ReneSDK, Feb 19, 2010
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    Sjurfre, Feb 20, 2010
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    I think the price seems fair.
    When you compare with the Norweigan price, you shouldn't forget the taxes, which may be added on arrival.
     
    Tyven, Feb 21, 2010
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  8. Sjurfre

    Sjurfre Notebook Enthusiast

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    Great!

    Thanks for all the tips.
    I'll be looking at ebay for a Intel 5300 or a 5350 card.
     
    Sjurfre, Feb 24, 2010
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    Can i buy any Intel 5300 Card. I found a lot of them saying it's for Dell, Lenovo or HP. And i find some that says nothing about that. And would an half size card work?
     
    Sjurfre, Mar 2, 2010
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    Who knows how to install this card? How I should insert the cables?
    Need some photos of the installation!
     
    Pippo99, Mar 3, 2010
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  11. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    I don't know where the slot is (it is usually either under a cover on the bottom or under the keyboard), but the wires should be connected as shown on the attached photo.

    John
     

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    If the cables were two instead of three, how should I put the cables?
    Thx :)
     
    Pippo99, Mar 4, 2010
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