R51 just received it and a little confused

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dacp · #1 Post by **dacp** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 2:44 pm

Online I checked my wireless conection speed it's at 11.mps. Last month I bought a R51 for my son liked it so much I wanted one anyways his is running at 54.mps same with the wifes laptop and my other sons HP. Is this running slower is there anything I can do to speed it up. Or do I need a faster wireless card?

#2 Post by **Harryc** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 2:49 pm

What is the machine type and model from the sticker on the bottom of the laptop?

dacp · #3 Post by **dacp** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 3:01 pm

It is a Thinkpad R51 it is a type 2889 don't see a model # but does say product ID 2889PU1.

Harryc wrote:What is the machine type and model from the sticker on the bottom of the laptop?

#4 Post by **Harryc** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 3:26 pm

Product: ThinkPad R51 2889-PU1

Original description: Based on 2889-47U: P M 1.6GHz, 256MB RAM, 30GB 4200rpm HDD, 14.1 XGA(1024x768) TFT LCD, Intel Extreme, 16x10x24x/8x CD-RW/DVD, Intel PRO 802.11b wireless(MPCI), Modem(CDC), 10/100 Ethernet(LOM), UltraNav, Secure Chip, 6 cell Li-Ion battery, WinXP Pro

You need a faster card ...

dacp · #5 Post by **dacp** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 3:34 pm

I buy from ebay, what type of card should I look for? Thanks!

Harryc wrote:Product: ThinkPad R51 2889-PU1

Original description: Based on 2889-47U: P M 1.6GHz, 256MB RAM, 30GB 4200rpm HDD, 14.1 XGA(1024x768) TFT LCD, Intel Extreme, 16x10x24x/8x CD-RW/DVD, Intel PRO 802.11b wireless(MPCI), Modem(CDC), 10/100 Ethernet(LOM), UltraNav, Secure Chip, 6 cell Li-Ion battery, WinXP Pro

You need a faster card ...

dacp · #6 Post by **dacp** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 3:39 pm

under system says intel(r)PRO/wirelessLan2100 3B mini PCI adapter also intel(R) Pro/100VE network connection, don't see the card you said

#7 Post by **Harryc** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 3:41 pm

http://cgi.ebay.com/IBM-THINKPAD-93P416 ... 0242457547

#8 Post by **Harryc** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 3:43 pm

dacp wrote:under system says intel(r)PRO/wirelessLan2100 3B mini PCI adapter also intel(R) Pro/100VE network connection, don't see the card you said

That is one in the same card. It's an 802.11b card capable of 11Mbps wireless communications max. You want an 802.11g card. See my previous EBay link.

dacp · #9 Post by **dacp** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 3:49 pm

got it, thanks are they easy to install

#10 Post by **Harryc** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 4:02 pm

Yes easy, follow the mPCI card removal in the maintenance manual...one more question and I ask for your address to send a bill

http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... 53169.html

dacp · #11 Post by **dacp** » Wed Sep 30, 2009 4:14 pm

thank you for your service, great site. Thanks again

Harryc wrote:Yes easy, follow the mPCI card removal in the maintenance manual...one more question and I ask for your address to send a bill
http://www-307.ibm.com/pc/support/site. ... 53169.html

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