Wireless install in X20

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GleenGould · #1 Post by **GleenGould** » Thu Dec 29, 2005 8:47 pm

Hi all-
Im thinking to install a internal wireless in my X20. Is it possible?
Has anybody done it?
Thanks

dmdsoftware · #2 Post by **dmdsoftware** » Thu Jan 05, 2006 9:42 am

GleenGould wrote:Hi all-
Im thinking to install a internal wireless in my X20. Is it possible?
Has anybody done it?
Thanks

I've done it on several.

pcnoob · #3 Post by **pcnoob** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 5:00 am

i need some advice. Does the Atheros AR5002g mini pci card work with the x21?

aceo07 · #4 Post by **aceo07** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 2:05 am

bump. pcnoob, how'd it go?

I'm also interested in putting in wireless on my X22. However I don't know where to get the parts.

pcnoob · #5 Post by **pcnoob** » Thu Feb 16, 2006 7:58 pm

I am still waiting for my wireless card. I got the antenna, but they are kinda short and big to fit under to keyboard. I think I can put it somewhere under the palm rest.

I think the x22 came with antenna preinstalled, so you can probably just get a cheap mini pci card off ebay.

pcnoob · #6 Post by **pcnoob** » Fri Feb 17, 2006 7:33 pm

Ok, got it all setup. However the signal is kinda weak. The signal strength is just like my compusa PCMCIA card. There is only one tiny bar when I move the laptop into my room, which is less than 20 ft away from the router.

The antenna is probably the one to blame. It's so short(only about 18cm) and expensive( $9 each). I only get to use one of them since there is no space under the keyboard. I wish I got the one that goes inside the lcd.

edit: lol, what was I thinking. Actually the wire is about 7 inches long. Anyway, anyone else try installing internal wireless on their x20 to x22? Please post the result here. Thanks

pcnoob · #7 Post by **pcnoob** » Sun Feb 19, 2006 9:36 pm

Anyone still reading this thread?

selvan777 · #8 Post by **selvan777** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 9:34 am

I'm also interested in having wireless abilities in my X20, any updates to this topic?

Thanks

The Spirit of X21 · #9 Post by **The Spirit of X21** » Tue Jun 19, 2007 11:56 am

The X20 and X21 are similar enough that this thread is relevant to answering questions about installing wifi:

http://forum.thinkpads.com/viewtopic.php?t=43595

selvan777 · #10 Post by **selvan777** » Wed Jun 20, 2007 9:49 am

Hi pcnoob,

Were you able to get your install to work satisfactorily? How about anyone else? I'm wanting to do it to my x20.

Thanks

selvan777 · #11 Post by **selvan777** » Mon Jun 25, 2007 9:36 am

Hi,

Is anyone happy with the performance of the Atheros AR5002g mini pci card in their X20 for wireless abilities?

And, if so, where do I purchase one?

Thanks

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