Adding 5Ghz to SL410 with Intel 1000 BGN

[jsmit86]

I have a SL410 with Intel WiFi Link 1000 BGN. I will be upgrading to a dual band router this weekend (Netgear N750) which has 5Ghz capability. I'd like to make use of that, but if I understand correctly, the Intel 1000 does not have that capability.

Can someone recommend a card that will do this, and will not have white-list issues etc. I know I could just add a USB dongle, but I'd prefer to have the unit integrated.

Also, is this an easy mod?

Thanks!

[Peak2Peak]

According to the ThinkPad SL410, L410, SL510, and L510 Hardware Maintenance Manual (Page 132) - The Lenovo branded Intel WiFi Link 5100 - FRU: 43Y6517 supports both 2.4 & 5.0 GHz spectra and should be whitelisted for your SL410

[jsmit86]

I found another card on Ebay that the seller indicates is for Thinkpad.
It's an Intel N6200
http://www.ebay.com/itm/300688616996?ss ... 1423.l2649

3 questions...
1. Is this on the whitelist?
2. Is this an easy mod?
3. Is the Wi-fi card accessable from the bottom of the PC without removing the keyboard, etc?

Thanks!

[Peak2Peak]

Usually only cards listed in the Hardware Maintenance Manual are whitelisted - The Intel 6200 is not listed
To get access to the WiFi card, you need to remove the Palm rest assembly & associated connectors carefully - See pages 76 to 79 of Hardware Maintenance Manual