A question about T61 CTO models

[cy2132]

Dear T6x users,

I have a question about T61 CTO models.

When customizing my T61, if I choose an abg wireless adapter (intel or thinkpad), will the T61 still come with the 3rd antenna? Or I have to choose intel AGN just to get the antenna installed?

Asking because I would hate to install the 3rd antenna myself.
Thank you for your time.

[eyecon82]

i would like to know as well..thanks

[ryengineer]

Third antenna for "N" draft is reported to be included on CTO models.

[erik]

mine was ordered with the thinkpad a/b/g card and the N antenna came installed.   the socket end of the antenna is tucked underneath the card inside a plastic protective sleeve.

[eyecon82]

this is good news..most of the folks at NBR were speculating that only N draft cards came with the 3rd antenna while the atheros and intel abg card came with only 2...one person even took his comp apart and 'verified' that there were only 2...i have to search for that thread and ill post a link when i find it

[bill bolton]

this is good news..most of the folks at NBR were speculating that only N draft cards came with the 3rd antenna while the atheros and intel abg card came with only 2...

I think it depends on the base configuration, so while the CTO base model configuration may automatically come with 3 antennas, other non-CTO base configurations may only come with the number of antennas that align to the WiFi card fitted as standard for that configuration.

Cheers,

Bill B.

[erik]

bill makes a great point.   i should specify that mine was a CTO and not a pre-configured model.   pre-configured models with ABG cards do not come with the extra antenna -- at least none that i've ever seen.