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Adding a third internal antenna for Intel 4965AGN

post #1 of 38
3/5/07 at 2:06pm
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I just got my new E1705 with Intel's 4965AGN adapter. I know that it supports 3 antennas for MIMO, however Dell has decided to only use two antennas.

It is worth the effort to add an additional antenna? I have seen them on eBay for under $20.

Any harm in adding a third antenna?

Thanks..
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post #2 of 38
3/5/07 at 4:47pm
I haven't done any research on the new Intel ABN chipset, but I would have to say you should be able to hook up the extra antenna with no problem. Of course by doing this, you wouldn't be FCC compliant anymore - not that anybody will probably care. I have considered doing this to my notebook for some time also, and adding a detachable antenna to the back side of the case, but just never accumulated the parts to do so. Just remember if you cut the case to accomodate an external antenna, the likelihood of getting a warranty exchange on the whole system goes out the window - but that only applies if you have complete care anyway...

If you do it, make sure to document it and show us the final mod when you are done!
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post #3 of 38
3/5/07 at 7:14pm
You can add the third antenna in the lower base with out any problems,

will it give you anything, Hell yes every bit helps.
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post #4 of 38
3/5/07 at 10:52pm
Humm I did not Dell was shipping the new Intel Draft N card. I wonder what its cost to buy it from Dell.
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post #5 of 38
5/25/07 at 6:05pm
when can i buy a more antennas? I want to upgrade from my 3945ABG, so i will order a new wireless N card from dell, and and the necessay antennas if needed.

has anyone else done this upgrade, how did it work for you?

im doing it for HD streaming, as wireless g is so far not sufficent, hopefully will work as well as wired
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post #6 of 38
5/25/07 at 10:01pm
I bought my 4965 card just off some site on the interweb and it works GREAT!.... But I too I am looking for this mysterious 3rd antenna and ebay has CRAP... so if anyone knows where to pick up a generic laptop wifi antenna
please let it be known.
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post #7 of 38
5/28/07 at 10:44am
Use that 3rd antenna spot for a cantenna!!
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post #8 of 38
5/28/07 at 4:31pm
My m1710 has the three antennas
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post #9 of 38
5/28/07 at 4:36pm
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Originally Posted by DarcyV
when can i buy a more antennas? I want to upgrade from my 3945ABG, so i will order a new wireless N card from dell, and and the necessay antennas if needed.

has anyone else done this upgrade, how did it work for you?

im doing it for HD streaming, as wireless g is so far not sufficent, hopefully will work as well as wired

Search "U.FL" you should get some hits and find Antennas listed

I have used some from Enay Sellers with good results when I have added Wireless options to laptops with out a factory Antenna
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post #10 of 38
5/28/07 at 8:19pm
is the 4965 better than the Dell 1500 Draft N?
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post #11 of 38
6/3/07 at 6:36pm
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Originally Posted by rawr79 View Post
is the 4965 better than the Dell 1500 Draft N?


Yes, Intel wifi is ALWAYS better than Dell's...
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post #12 of 38
6/3/07 at 8:54pm
hmm good to know. i think i will wait until the N spec is finalized before I upgrade though
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post #13 of 38
6/3/07 at 9:37pm
definitely...
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post #14 of 38
6/4/07 at 11:02am
I just ordered a 1705 with Draft N and I'll let you guys know if I see any kind of improvemnt in speed and reception compared to my friend's 1710.
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post #15 of 38
6/4/07 at 12:57pm
So you can do this with the grey wire that is unattached??? I have an Atheros card now and want to boost it even more...
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post #16 of 38
6/5/07 at 1:41am
I was also looking to replace my Dell 1500 cause the 802.11n doesn't work , never found much info on that 3rd antenna except that someone placed it under the keyboard , not sure if it's safe to the rest of the computer parts(radiation) , but if you are going for it I'll be happy to hear your results.
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post #17 of 38
6/12/07 at 12:05pm
i got a Dell E1505, everything been super until i formatted my PC to ged rid of all the crap that came with it. so all drivers were automatically updated except the wireless network card. i got Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN. i downloaded the driver from intel. BUT i can see that it's not the way it used to be. before formatting, when connecting to an access point, even if the signal strength was 3 bars, when connected the signal strength is max. but now, if the signal strength is 3 bars when connected it'll still be 3 bars.

what's with the 3 antennas? how to know how many antennas i got?

thx for the help guys
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post #18 of 38
9/30/07 at 11:45pm
I have an Inspiron 6400 with an Intel 3945ABG and want to upgrade it to the 4965AGN. To do this, do I just open the laptop up and simply remove the 3945 placed under the keyboard and replace it with the 4965AGN. Its just i keep hearing the term mini card being thrown around and thought that refered to the express slot on the side???
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post #19 of 38
9/30/07 at 11:53pm
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Originally Posted by TacticalTimbo View Post
I have an Inspiron 6400 with an Intel 3945ABG and want to upgrade it to the 4965AGN. To do this, do I just open the laptop up and simply remove the 3945 placed under the keyboard and replace it with the 4965AGN. Its just i keep hearing the term mini card being thrown around and thought that refered to the express slot on the side???

Its a PCI Express slot, which you have. and yes just replace the 3945.

Of course make sure you remove the old driver and have the new one ready to install.
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post #20 of 38
10/1/07 at 6:53pm
Ok but just to clarify do I replace the internal card inside and under the keyboard (as I suspect) or do you just have to stick it in the express slot on the side (I doubt it). Just to clarify because if it can’t be done internally I won’t bother.
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