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    Looking for NP8170 install Intel wifi 6300 tutorial

    Discussion in 'Sager and Clevo' started by weipim, Oct 21, 2011.

  1. weipim

    weipim Notebook Guru

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    Hi all, I just got my 6300 today and want to install it. however I could not find the manual anymore and wonder if anyone can send me a link on how to install it? can't wait to take the realtek junk out since it's disconnecting me outrageously
     
    weipim, Oct 21, 2011
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  2. Atmosk

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    Relevant parts of the service manual:
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    Hey man, thanks a million for this help, I installed it right after and the difference is day n night, literally.
     
    weipim, Oct 21, 2011
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    Going from the default to 6300, don't you need to do something with the extra antennas?
     
    Kevin, Oct 22, 2011
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    For most models, you should have all three antennas already installed no matter which card you pick originally. You just need to plug those in on any new card if it requires them.
     
    Anthony@MALIBAL, Oct 22, 2011
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