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Non Intel WiFi in x200s??

Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 9:48 am
by gmgfarrand
I am going to assume those assclowns at lenovo disabled the ability as they have in the past.
I was looking to upgrade the wireless to an atheros based solution, is it possible without use of a "special" BIOS?

Re: Non Intel WiFi in x200s??

Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 10:09 am
by Harryc
Sure, Atheros cards were shipped with some X200's. Consult the parts page at Lenovo for the X200. It's a b/g solution though ... not 'n'.
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... MIGR-70510

.e.g. FRU# 43Y6511

http://cgi.ebay.com/IBM-Lenovo-T400-X20 ... 0078275619

Re: Non Intel WiFi in x200s??

Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 10:22 am
by gmgfarrand
I was wanting to add one of the Gigabyte Aircruiser N cards...

Re: Non Intel WiFi in x200s??

Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 10:28 am
by Harryc
Special BIOS....nothing has changed in recent model Thinkpads as far as Lenovo's 'Whitelist' requirement. If it ain't on the list it will not work.

Re: Non Intel WiFi in x200s??

Posted: Thu Nov 12, 2009 10:30 am
by gmgfarrand
(incoherent swearing) :roll:
Annoying....

Thanx!