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Wireless LAN, a/b/g?
The dell I'm plannin on buying comes with a 1495 802.11 a/g WLAN card, the optional intel one is 3945 802.11 a/g WLAN card. Does 802.11b not matter? It doesnt seem to come with either card.
Also, will I lose much signal strength by going with the Dell verision instead of the Intel?
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dell wireless lan card or intel?
i'm currently looking at the latitude d820 and there are two choices for wireless cards
1. Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 802.11a/g Mini Card (54Mbps) Dual Core
2. Dell Wireless 1490 802.11a/g Mini Card (54Mbps) Dual Core
can someone tell me if there is a difference between the two cards? :confused:
thanks
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Re: dell wireless lan card or intel?
There really isn't much of a difference besides the brand name and software/drivers. They are both compatible with the same networks. Intel is supposedly alot better than the dell card, and most users prefer to have the Intel card. With Intel, you don't have as many dropped connections and you'll get a longer range.
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Re: Wireless LAN, a/b/g?
This is what it says on the dell website
Note: 802.11g cards are compatible with and can connect to 802.11b and 802.11g networks.
Don't know if its much help though
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Re: Wireless LAN, a/b/g?
as the1 stated, if the card is compatible with g networks then it will usually be compatible with b type networks.
I'm combining these two threads since they both are about the same thing.
SG
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Re: dell wireless lan card or intel?
Go with the Intel, I've got it and I get perfect reception from the router in my room (802.11b) and the one in the next room (802.11g) I got the b router for my room because it was only $5 on black friday at staples, and at the time I only had 802.11b in my laptop, but since I got the intel 802.11g card in my new D820, i use it
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Re: dell wireless lan card or intel?
I have the Dell WiFi Card and it works just fine for me - I get the same range as my friends' notebooks do, and they all have Intel's WiFi card. I also like the Dell Wireless utility much more the Windows/Intel one.
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Re: dell wireless lan card or intel?
The Intel cards will give better battery life.
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Re: dell wireless lan card or intel?
I agree with Chaz. I have the intel and with the E1505 I can achieve around 3-4 hours on normal usage. Also my sister has the same thing but the dell and only gives her around 2 hours.
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Re: dell wireless lan card or intel?
My 6400 has an Intel card and my lady's 1300 has a Dell card and there are no problems or noticeable differences in wireless or internet performance between either of them. I haven't compared battery life as both notebooks have different components, chipsets and batteries.