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post #101 of 444
7/19/05 at 2:35am
Just got the chance to try out the GigaByte for the first time and it picked up four wireless networks in my vicinity as opposed to only one picked up by the Intel. I haven't actually tried to connect/use it yet as none of the networks are unsecured, but it sure is a good start can't wait to try it out downtown Oslo though...
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post #102 of 444
7/19/05 at 7:13am
ok i just purchased the atheros card GN-WIAG02 from this guy off of Ebay in the UK, He has 4 more left.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...tem=5788411195
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post #103 of 444
7/19/05 at 11:14am
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Originally Posted by maxrule
The wireless on that particular Dlink does not work that great with Atheros chipset according to Tomshardware. For best result with this gigabyte card best got get a Dlink with "XR".
Actually, the problems they had were with the card and the client software and various configuration options. In the end, he said he tried a number of routers and couldn't quite get the card working properly, but the router had a respectable showing.

Not that it matters to me, I don't use the turbo modes, etc. but it would be nice to take advantage of it.

I haven't done enough wireless testing with the 2200 in my 9200 yet, nor the 2915 in my XPS2 (I'm using the gigabit wired link), so I'm not sure this card will really give me some bang for my buck, but I'm going to spend more time with it over the next month to get an idea of connectivity.

So far it seems pretty good and reliable with the 2200, but time will tell.
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post #104 of 444
7/19/05 at 12:48pm
Is the GN-WIAG02 compatible with the 9300? I didn't see it listed on the ebay listing? TIA!
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post #105 of 444
7/19/05 at 1:07pm
If you guys want to spend alittle more money, I got the newest version of the card on EBAY. AR5006 which has the newest technology for G+B and even has A (Super A). Basically supports all wireless technologies, for all those who had the Intel 2915. I bought from this guy, my card is coming today. Below is the link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...Name=WDVW&rd=1
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post #106 of 444
7/19/05 at 1:12pm
Uhm, this was fairly cheap:

http://www.scan.co.uk/Products/Produ...oductID=219713
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post #107 of 444
7/19/05 at 6:55pm
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Originally Posted by Paint
If you guys want to spend alittle more money, I got the newest version of the card on EBAY. AR5006 which has the newest technology for G+B and even has A (Super A). Basically supports all wireless technologies, for all those who had the Intel 2915. I bought from this guy, my card is coming today. Below is the link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll...Name=WDVW&rd=1

I was reading this thread

http://www.notebookforums.com/showthread.php?t=96206

And collegestudent brings up something about the current chipset not having some adaptive radio something or other. I really don't know enough about these wireless cards nor do I really feel like sinking time into understanding each chipset. But it might be something you wanna look into.

Tellerve
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post #108 of 444
7/19/05 at 9:07pm
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Originally Posted by Tellerve
I was reading this thread

http://www.notebookforums.com/showthread.php?t=96206

And collegestudent brings up something about the current chipset not having some adaptive radio something or other. I really don't know enough about these wireless cards nor do I really feel like sinking time into understanding each chipset. But it might be something you wanna look into.

Tellerve

I think you misread. He stated in that thread that the PCI Express didnt have adaptive radio. In my laptop and yours, you use mini pci which he said didnt have a problem. Thanks
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post #109 of 444
7/20/05 at 12:51pm
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Originally Posted by help2212
They don't. I already got a dude that hookked my up, hes in Britain. If you want to pay me to get another one through him, tell me. I have good heatware and i frequent ocforums.com
I'd be down for one, I can pay with PayPal and dont' mind dealing direct with the Brit if you want out of the middle.
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post #110 of 444
7/21/05 at 12:14am

My Intel 2915

I just got my inspiron 9300 a few days ago with the Intel 2915 abg wireless card.
I dont know what all the fuss is about? This card works great, I am using it with a linksys cable modem and linksys abg wireless router. The router installed to my desktop with no problems and when I turned on my wireless card on the laptop It immediately picked up the connection and all I had to do was put my passcode for the network in and I was up and running.

I think you folks that have trouble arent following directions or maybe using DSL??

Or maybe you should be using Linksys, the best modems and routers Ive ever used!!
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post #111 of 444
7/21/05 at 2:13am
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Originally Posted by Cutters
I just got my inspiron 9300 a few days ago with the Intel 2915 abg wireless card.
I dont know what all the fuss is about? This card works great, I am using it with a linksys cable modem and linksys abg wireless router. The router installed to my desktop with no problems and when I turned on my wireless card on the laptop It immediately picked up the connection and all I had to do was put my passcode for the network in and I was up and running.

I think you folks that have trouble arent following directions or maybe using DSL??

Or maybe you should be using Linksys, the best modems and routers Ive ever used!!

DAMN dude! Do you really think we are all dumb?
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post #112 of 444
7/21/05 at 10:08am
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I think you folks that have trouble arent following directions or maybe using DSL??
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post #113 of 444
7/21/05 at 2:43pm
Hey, I agree... I've been having no probs with the 2915 either. UT2004 online has been no problem either after I put the power mode to max power as opposed to power saving mode. I don't argue that you guys have been having problems with the Intel cards, but I'd say you're probably the minority, not the majority as you perhaps make it out to be.
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post #114 of 444
7/21/05 at 2:47pm
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I don't argue that you guys have been having problems with the Intel cards, but I'd say you're probably the minority
That's a much nicer way to put it!
Myself, the issues are moot, as I use a TrueMobile (Dell/Broadcom) 1470 a/b/g
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post #115 of 444
7/21/05 at 5:41pm
Interesting comments. I changed out my Intel card a few months ago due to the problems I was having. When you think of all the different wireless technologies and all the different companies manufacturing prodcuts to various standards, quite frankly, I'm amazed these things work at all.

I don't think that Intel products are crap, quite the contrary, they make some of the best computer components out there. Just look at Centrino processors. I just didn't like the results I was getting from my Intel 2915 card. So, as I was looking around for a solution and read a thread on another forum that Atheros cards were a good alternative to the Intel, I decided I'd give it a whirl. The Atheros 5004 4G card works great and now my WIFI light blinks accordingly with the information being transmitted...kind of like a hard drive light.

All in all, it's good to keep a discriminating perspective and stay away from blindly partisan statements.

Oh, by the way, I think AMD sucks!
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post #116 of 444
7/22/05 at 12:35am
Thread Starter 
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Originally Posted by DonQuePaso
SNIP....Just look at Centrino processors......
Oh, by the way, I think AMD sucks!
There is NO SUCH THING as a Centrino processor.

AMD ROCKS! on desktop CPUs! SLAPS CRAPTEL ALL THE WAY DOWN ON GAMING!
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post #117 of 444
7/25/05 at 2:45pm

More info / How about 2200 card?

I've experienced a few of these overheating & connection loss problems with my Intel 2200bg wireless card. A few questions I have is..I know I can physically change out the card in my notebook easily myself, but how can I be sure it is compatible? Where can I buy this Atheros /Gigabyte card? How much does it cost? What are other competitors to Atheros & Intel, and why has no one mentioned them / are they worth considering /etc..? Thanks for any additional information.
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post #118 of 444
7/25/05 at 5:46pm
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Originally Posted by GTO182
I've experienced a few of these overheating & connection loss problems with my Intel 2200bg wireless card. A few questions I have is..I know I can physically change out the card in my notebook easily myself, but how can I be sure it is compatible? Where can I buy this Atheros /Gigabyte card? How much does it cost? What are other competitors to Atheros & Intel, and why has no one mentioned them / are they worth considering /etc..? Thanks for any additional information.

Bump!
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post #119 of 444
7/25/05 at 6:56pm
here is an ebay store located in the UK Some items are avalable to canada and the states but not all items. This store sells alot of those altheros wifi cards. Make sure you get the Wiag-02 model.

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Oxford-Bay-Direct
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post #120 of 444
7/26/05 at 12:36am
I had been looking for an excuse to buy a new router and the 2915 card was IT! I bought a Netgear RangeMax Router

http://www.netgear.com/products/details/WPN824.php

It automatically regonfigures antenna poistion (7 antennae in all) to avoid as much interference as possible. There is a demo on the site. I am not defending the 2915, its crap, no question, but this thing is blazing fast and has not dipped below 54Mbs all day nor has it dropped its signal.

Hope that helps
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