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    Is this the right wifi card?

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by Repoman20, Aug 26, 2012.

  1. Repoman20

    Repoman20 Notebook Geek

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    Just making sure, but is this compatible with the Sager 9150? Sorry I'm pretty noob to wifi cards :eek:
     
    Repoman20, Aug 26, 2012
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    Should be fine...

    Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2
     
    ruvy01, Aug 26, 2012
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    Yes it'll work. But if you only have 2 antennas make sure you connect them to antenna 1 and 2 or you might experience some lag spikes while transferring.
     
    hackness, Aug 26, 2012
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    Ok thanks for the advice guys. And i think I do have 3 in here but i'll check.
     
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    That will work, and Sager computers do have 3 antenna preinstalled.
     
    Support.3@XOTIC PC, Aug 26, 2012
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    I see the third antenna but it is hidden off to the right of the card towards the ram. Worth trying to get or just use 2?
    ;
    EDIT: (problem solved)

    Manually downloading drivers fixed everything :)
     
    Repoman20, Aug 29, 2012
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    You can use all 3 antennas, it's can be used for either bluetooth or Wifi.
     
    hackness, Aug 29, 2012
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    Just curious, what's the stock wireless card that comes with new Sager/Clevos? The website and spec sheets say b/g/n + bluetooth, but doesn't give an exact model.
     
    R3d, Aug 29, 2012
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    It's a generic Realtek based one. If you want bluetooth and an upgraded card get the Intel 6325.
     
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    Ah. From the drivers thread I found drivers for the Realtek RTL8188CE, so that might be it. I think I'll get a cheap Intel 6205 off ebay or something.
     
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    The 6300 has increased my internet speed tremendously. I think the Realtek was at about 54 Mbps. Now even with my semi old router its at around 144. If you have a good router I would definitely recommend an upgraded card.
     
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  12. extide

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    The increase is mostly going to come from better signal, as 54mbit (and the real-world ~35mbit that you can get from it) is probably significantly faster than your internet already.
     
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    I was going to post a current speed test result, but f^cking Charter can't push out even its 70% contractual obligation half the time. Ba$tards.

    You're right, anyway, it is signal. Repoman certainly doesn't have a triple-stream router.
     
    k0nane, Aug 29, 2012
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