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    Can wireless card be replaced?

    Discussion in 'Toshiba' started by lonewolf0069, Jul 2, 2009.

  1. lonewolf0069

    lonewolf0069 Notebook Consultant

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    Hi I own a P305D-S8995E that has a Atheros AR5007EG wireless card installed and I have the latest driver installed and running xp home. This card seems to continually drop the wi-fi signal, I also own a A215-S7462 that has a Realtec wireless card installed and it doesn't drop the signal unless the network goes down. So I was wondering if this card (Atheros) can be replaced with a different brand and if so where can I purchase the new card from?
    Thanx!!
     
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  2. steve p

    steve p Notebook Evangelist

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    Its a mini PCI Express card so it can be replaced. You can search on line but this will work. I would first look at the power settings AND drivers before embarking on this quest. I 've had several Atheros cards including two with my current computers and never had an issue with them. :)
     
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    lonewolf0069 Notebook Consultant

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    Any good wireless N cards out there?
    Thanx!!
     
    lonewolf0069, Jul 3, 2009
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