Atheros WiFi card in a T60?

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bfgun · #1 Post by **bfgun** » Mon May 14, 2007 3:41 pm

I'd like to put a Atheros card from a T4X line into a T60 thinkpad. I'm not sure but does anyone know if the hardware is compatiable and will the machine accept it or beep until I take it out?

Thanks,
B

#2 Post by **gator** » Mon May 14, 2007 4:05 pm

No, you cannot do that. T60 uses mini-PCIe standard for the wireless. The T4x used Mini PCI.

own6volvos · #3 Post by **own6volvos** » Mon May 14, 2007 5:45 pm

The Thinkpad 11a/b/g card for the T60 is Atheros, and costs like 40 bucks.

Somewhat Damaged · #4 Post by **Somewhat Damaged** » Tue May 15, 2007 1:21 am

I've added the belkin pre n wireless to mine...to go along with a belkin pre n router. also got my gf the adapter for her HP lappy, we're getting speeds of over 500 kb/sec on downloads (if the website is capable of it).

to get speeds that fast, you MUST have BOTH the adapter+router. not just one.

bfgun · #5 Post by **bfgun** » Tue May 15, 2007 8:19 am

NIN Fan,

I'm not sure what the belkin wifi and router has to do with my topic. I was looking to see if i could use an atheros card from a T42 machine in a T60 since the atheros IMHO has better connectivity with wifi locations.

thanks,
-me

leegaard · #6 Post by **leegaard** » Tue May 15, 2007 12:55 pm

bfgun wrote:NIN Fan,
I'm not sure what the belkin wifi and router has to do with my topic. I was looking to see if i could use an atheros card from a T42 machine in a T60 since the atheros IMHO has better connectivity with wifi locations.

thanks,
-me

And the short answer is: Its not possible !!

I guess thats why ppl try to give you alternatives.

_Jake_ · #7 Post by **_Jake_** » Tue May 15, 2007 2:58 pm

Agreed.. the T4x Atheros card will not work in T60. Mini PCI vs. Mini PCI-E. Just buy one directly for your T60. The Atheros card perform well.

Atheros WiFi card in a T60?

Atheros WiFi card in a T60?

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