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Atheros a/b/g FRU # 39t5578 will it work on T60
Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 2:25 pm
by Rickochet2
I was sent this by IBM but they did not even no if this would work on my system. 2623-D6U
& if it will does anybody have the drivers or where to find?
Have searched but know info on forum about this FRU.
Thanks
Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 3:04 pm
by EOMtp
Yes, FRU #39T5578 will work on your system. Here are the drivers:
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... MIGR-52527
Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 3:21 pm
by Rickochet2
THis is the wireless card that everyone desires for better reception?
Posted: Fri Aug 04, 2006 4:33 pm
by EOMtp
That's a matter of opinion, and I don't know if "everyone" desires it. I have not seen anything conclusive that proves that one card is superior to the other, although you are correct that the anecdotal reports seem to favor the Atheros-based card. It works well; I don't think you will be disappointed by it.
Posted: Sat Aug 05, 2006 7:59 am
by guYom
A lot of people here seem to favour Atheros and have reported that after switching from the Intel to the Atheros they are getting much stronger signals.
I was thinking too of replacing the Intel 3945 that came in stock with my 2623 D6U, but I wanted first to replace my SMC Wifi Router which was starting to go 'South'. I got a a new Netgear router (39 USD) and now my Intel card gets much stronger signal... so I think I'll stick for a while to this current setup. When IBM will offer an internal wifi N card with Mimo, I'll throw that in the TP and upgrade my router too to get the 108 bit rate. The N routers and cards are still very pricey -- starting at 129 USD for the router and 99 USD for an external card with Linksys.