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    Intel 5300 Vs Atheros AR5008

    I am in the process of upgrading my network to N. So I need to replace my Intel 3965 on two laptops to N cards. After doing some research I narrowed down my choices to the Intel 5300 or The Atheros AR5008. From my understand the Atheros has an advantage of having common chipset as most...
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    Which Laptop Antenna for 3rd N antenna?

    Wow so I am peaking my G speed. In the kitchen Windows 7 tells me signal is very good. Posted signal strength from router http://www.dslreports.com/im/66544193/48726.png 18213/1393 kbps My internet is 32 Mbits/second My maximum G connection is 18 Mbits/second Thanks thiggins, I am going to...
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    Which Laptop Antenna for 3rd N antenna?

    I am saying Megabytes/second. What would be real world speeds be for draft-n? If i am getting about 18megabytes/sec from my G anywhere in my house. what would I expect out of N? The main reason I want to upgrade is that I have 32Megabytes/sec Internet connection and I always have to connect...
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    Which Laptop Antenna for 3rd N antenna?

    Thanks for the guide that was very informative. When I did my test I was using my friends DIR-655. I was the only one connected at 2 meters. With channel bonding at 2.4Ghz. I was unable to receive more than 2.7Megs/sec. Checking the guide I remember disabling the security which gave me a...
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    Which Laptop Antenna for 3rd N antenna?

    Thanks for the prompt reply. 1) How would I know if the two current antennas I have are dual band? What do I look for to tell if its dual band? 2) How come with a DIR-655 at point blank range with no security I am unable to go faster than 2.7Megs/sec with my 4965 card... Do I need the 3rd...
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    Which Laptop Antenna for 3rd N antenna?

    Hello, I've been told this is the place to go for wireless questions ;) I have a Dell XPS M1330 with Intel 4965AGN wireless card but since I have the LED screen I do not have the 3rd Antenna connected to my card. I am looking to buy another antenna for my laptop to take advantage of mimo. My...
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