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Ian Stirling <root@mauve.demon.co.uk> wrote in message news:<g4Cgc.34247$Y%6.4410954@wards.force9.net>...
> kranke@hotmail.com <rebates@hotmail.com> wrote:
> > I have a laptop that has built-in 802.11b wireless. My friend's
> > network is 802.11g, and I want to be able to take advantage of the
> > increased speed. Can I add a 802.11g pcmcia card to my laptop and
> > still be able to use my built-in 802.11b when I'm not on my friend's
> > network?
>
> On some laptops, you may be able to replace the built-in wireless.
> What's the model number?
> Is the wireless bit mini-pci?
Sorry if this started a new thread -- I'm not sure I was able to post
a reply to the thread already started.
My laptop is a Gateway 200ARC, the wireless is Intel Pro/Wireless LAN
2100 3B Mini PCI. I have a button on the laptop that turns the
wireless on or off, and there is a light that comes on if it's on.
The reason I wanted to be able to keep the 802.11b is because I like
having that on/off/light feature on the laptop -- it would be great I
could upgrade to 802.11g and retain the on/off switch.
Ian Stirling <root@mauve.demon.co.uk> wrote in message news:<g4Cgc.34247$Y%6.4410954@wards.force9.net>...
> kranke@hotmail.com <rebates@hotmail.com> wrote:
> > I have a laptop that has built-in 802.11b wireless. My friend's
> > network is 802.11g, and I want to be able to take advantage of the
> > increased speed. Can I add a 802.11g pcmcia card to my laptop and
> > still be able to use my built-in 802.11b when I'm not on my friend's
> > network?
>
> On some laptops, you may be able to replace the built-in wireless.
> What's the model number?
> Is the wireless bit mini-pci?
Sorry if this started a new thread -- I'm not sure I was able to post
a reply to the thread already started.
My laptop is a Gateway 200ARC, the wireless is Intel Pro/Wireless LAN
2100 3B Mini PCI. I have a button on the laptop that turns the
wireless on or off, and there is a light that comes on if it's on.
The reason I wanted to be able to keep the 802.11b is because I like
having that on/off/light feature on the laptop -- it would be great I
could upgrade to 802.11g and retain the on/off switch.