Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6205

[Hopeless]

Had a few things come up but finally got the RT-N66U and the adapter in the title. Planning on getting it setup this weekend. My question is about the adapter which is PCI Express x1.

If I don't have a usable x1 will it cause any issues if I use the x16_2 since I'm not running dual video cards?

Running Windows 7, is it better to let windows do it's thing or install the software that came with the adapter?

 

[azazel1024]

Yes, it'll knock your first slot in to x8 mode. Go to Intel's website and download the latest drivers for it.

 

[Hopeless]

Thanks. On my mobo the bios gives the option when using both x16 slots of x8/x8 or x16/x4 but luckily I didn't have to test that out as there was a x1 above the x16_1 slot that was usable.

Hardest part of the entire process was going through Win 7 to find where to put in my ssid / password as I've been using a wrt54gl in bridge mode never had to set up any of it before.

Last time I went to speedtest.net the bridged dual wrt54gl (tomato) got around 17 down. With the RT-N66U and title adapter one quick test after install got 34 down. My plan is "up to" 25 down so pretty worthwhile upgrade.