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Laptop wireless networking options: 1x1 vs 2x2

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Mar 15, 2026171484 views
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Problem

I am currently customizing a Lenovo Thinkpad. Under the section " " there are two options. What does the 1x1 and 2x2 mean? For reference, here is the link. 5th option from the bottom. Customize Lenovo Thinkpad

Error Output

Default: ThinkPad 1x1 b/g/n
Upgraded: ThinkPad 2x2 a/b/g/n (+$10 AUD)

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Fix for: Laptop wireless networking options: 1x1 vs 2x2

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That's a no-brainer. Pay the +$10 AUD and get the 2x2 a/b/g/n. It can move data at up to twice the speed of the "1x1 b/g/n" solution, and it supports the much larger, less congested 5GHz frequency band, making it less likely to interfere with (or re…

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