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Intel 6150 Centrino Wireless-N WiMAX WiFi Card

★★★★★3.9 (6 reviews)

Enhance Your Laptop's Connectivity with Advanced Wireless TechnologyThe Intel Centrino Wireless-N + WiMAX 6150 delivers next-generation 4G WiMAX and Wi-Fi wireless performance. This combo card offers fast WiMAX speeds and enhanced Wi-Fi capabilities, making it ideal for small business or home use...

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Overview

Enhance Your Laptop's Connectivity with Advanced Wireless Technology

The Intel Centrino Wireless-N + WiMAX 6150 delivers next-generation 4G WiMAX and Wi-Fi wireless performance. This combo card offers fast WiMAX speeds and enhanced Wi-Fi capabilities, making it ideal for small business or home users.


Specifications:
  • Standards: IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 802.11d, 802.11e, 802.11i, 802.11h
  • Wi-Fi Alliance: Wi-Fi CERTIFIED for 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, WMM, WPA, WPA2, and WPS
  • Dimensions (H x W x D): 26.65 mm x 29.85 mm x 4.39 mm
  • Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8 (planned), Linux

Key Features

Note: this card could not work on any IBM or HP version laptop

Dimensions (H x W x D): 26.65 mm x 29.85 mm x 4.39 mm

Operating Systems: Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8 (planned), Linux

IEEE WLAN Standard: IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 802.11d, 802.11e, 802.11i, 802.11h

Roaming: Supports seamless roaming between respective access points (802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11b/g, and 802.11b/g/n)

Specifications

Brand
Intel
Model
6150 Centrino Wireless-N WiMAX WiFi Card
Dimensions (H x W x D)
26.65 mm x 29.85 mm x 4.39 mm
Operating Systems Supported
Microsoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8 (planned), Linux
IEEE WLAN Standard
IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 802.11d, 802.11e, 802.11i, 802.11h
Roaming Support
802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11b/g, 802.11b/g/n

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Supports seamless roaming between various access points (802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11b/g, and 802.11b/g/n) for consistent connectivity.
  • Adheres to multiple IEEE WLAN Standards including 802.11b/g/n, 802.11d, 802.11e, and 802.11i, ensuring broad compatibility.
  • Offers WiMAX connectivity in addition to Wireless-N, providing potentially greater range and alternative network access.
  • Designed with compact dimensions (26.65 mm x 29.85 mm x 4.39 mm), making it suitable for integration into various laptops.
  • Compatible with multiple operating systems, including Microsoft Windows 7 and planned support for Microsoft Windows 8, and Linux.

👎 Cons

  • This card cannot work on any IBM or HP version laptop, significantly limiting its compatibility range.
  • The Wireless-N standard, while functional, is not the latest Wi-Fi technology, meaning it may not achieve the fastest speeds available today.
  • Windows 8 support is listed as "planned," which implies it might not have immediate or fully optimized drivers available for all users.
  • Specific details on WiMAX frequency bands or data rates are not provided, which limits understanding of its full capabilities.
  • The module is a small internal component, requiring technical knowledge and access to laptop internals for installation.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, this card is explicitly noted to not work on any IBM or HP version laptop.
It supports IEEE WLAN Standards including 802.11b/g/n, 802.11d, 802.11e, 802.11i, and 802.11h.
The card has dimensions of 26.65 mm in height, 29.85 mm in width, and 4.39 mm in depth.
It supports Microsoft Windows 7, with planned support for Microsoft Windows 8, and Linux.
Yes, it supports seamless roaming between respective access points adhering to 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11b/g, and 802.11b/g/n standards.

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