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cd14   07-24-2008 at 09:27:46 AM

Hello, I'm considering getting a 802.11n wireless PCI-E mini card for my Toshiba laptop and I was wondering if it would be compatible with my current setup. My concern are the antannae connections. I currently have two wires on my Intel 3945ABG and the 802.11n have three connectors...1, 2 and 3. Does anyone know how to connect this or are they even compatible? Thanks.

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fihart   07-24-2008 at 11:51:36 PM
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I have tried transplanting MiniPCI wireless cards and the two problems are size (will it fit the hatch in the laptop's base) and antenna wiring. You must also be very aware of risk of static damage as components are naked and some handling is required (possibly soldering).

As most of the speed figures claimed for wireless are pretty much tongue-in-cheek I think I would hesitate before attempting this.

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cd14   07-25-2008 at 03:49:40 AM
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fihart wrote :

I have tried transplanting MiniPCI wireless cards and the two problems are size (will it fit the hatch in the laptop's base) and antenna wiring. You must also be very aware of risk of static damage as components are naked and some handling is required (possibly soldering).

As most of the speed figures claimed for wireless are pretty much tongue-in-cheek I think I would hesitate before attempting this.



Hello thanks for your reply, but why would not fit? It's going into a mini PCI-E slot. They're both mini PCI-E cards. They make other peripherals for this type of expansion slot too. If mine were to die then I would just replace it. I don't think there's anything to jimmy-rig and I'm aware of ESD, my laptop has been in pieces before.

I'm curious to how the antannae would connect since I don't have the extra wire for the "n." Are you saying that I have to solder in the third wire into my LCD? Or is the extra antennae connecter on the N card required?

I have a wireless N USB card, but I want something internal.


Message edited by cd14 on 07-25-2008 at 04:24:50 AM
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cd14   07-25-2008 at 06:21:26 AM
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OK, looks like I'll need that extra U.FL antennae wire to make the reception better. oxfordtec.com has one the works without messing with the placement inside the LCD.

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