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Get tips on choosing Wi-Fi cards for your laptop.

Get tips on choosing Wi-Fi cards for your laptop.

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ItzMeFishy
Junior Member
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12-19-2016, 02:57 AM
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Hey everyone, the Wi-Fi on my laptop is really problematic right now. On campus we have a top-tier 2 gigabit connection that covers the whole building via a fast mesh network. My Galaxy S8 performs well with it, but mine only manages about 20 packets per second with a 150 ping in busy spots. It stays connected but experiences frequent drops and slow speeds—sometimes it works for a few minutes before dropping again. I’m looking for a Wi-Fi card that can handle this setup and would appreciate recommendations or places to buy one, especially since I can order from South Africa through Amazon. Thanks a lot!
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ItzMeFishy
12-19-2016, 02:57 AM #1

Hey everyone, the Wi-Fi on my laptop is really problematic right now. On campus we have a top-tier 2 gigabit connection that covers the whole building via a fast mesh network. My Galaxy S8 performs well with it, but mine only manages about 20 packets per second with a 150 ping in busy spots. It stays connected but experiences frequent drops and slow speeds—sometimes it works for a few minutes before dropping again. I’m looking for a Wi-Fi card that can handle this setup and would appreciate recommendations or places to buy one, especially since I can order from South Africa through Amazon. Thanks a lot!

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HeyimEve
Member
65
12-23-2016, 12:16 AM
#2
Check the manufacturer's guidelines for your laptop model. Many companies, like Lenovo, include specific cards in their BIOS that are compatible only with those models. When upgrading, you can find adapter recommendations on their official sites. Personal experiences suggest Intel's WiFi cards often perform well, so consider exploring options from them.
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HeyimEve
12-23-2016, 12:16 AM #2

Check the manufacturer's guidelines for your laptop model. Many companies, like Lenovo, include specific cards in their BIOS that are compatible only with those models. When upgrading, you can find adapter recommendations on their official sites. Personal experiences suggest Intel's WiFi cards often perform well, so consider exploring options from them.

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DrummerBS
Member
185
12-24-2016, 09:25 PM
#3
I own this model in one of my laptops, and it functions perfectly. I haven’t performed a speed test yet.
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DrummerBS
12-24-2016, 09:25 PM #3

I own this model in one of my laptops, and it functions perfectly. I haven’t performed a speed test yet.

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ReD_T1000
Member
168
12-24-2016, 09:54 PM
#4
I understand you're curious about wireless tech and costs. Let me help clarify without technical jargon. If you need simple explanations or want to know more about prices, just ask!
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ReD_T1000
12-24-2016, 09:54 PM #4

I understand you're curious about wireless tech and costs. Let me help clarify without technical jargon. If you need simple explanations or want to know more about prices, just ask!