Which wireless network card should i get?

I seem to have misplaced mine so i need to get a replacement. I have fibre optic broadband and a d link wireless n router so i assume i need the Intel Wireless N 4965AGN? As well as browsing the i want to use it with my Android phone with apps like touch osc. is this the best card for my laptop? Oh yeah, it's for an M1330! Cheers!

 

It's a full height WLAN card, so another 4965AGN.

New Intel 5300 AGN Wireless Network Mini PCI-E Card - eBay (item 230567439533 end time Feb-24-11 23:51:58 PST)

Full height Intel Wifi Link 5300. Unfortunately 6xxx Intel are all mini PCI-E, though you can install it with some modifications.

 

I'm confused. I thought a 5300 would fit in the m1330. So it's a half mini card I want? All it says on the dell website is intel next gen wireless-n minicard.

 

Yeah it is half mini. A lot of cards I looked at are full size but say they are compatible. :-/

Oh yes, I am on windows 7 so I need something with compatible drivers. Cheers.

 

AFAIK the M1330 only accepts full height cards and that is what the service manual says. Given it houses the Santa Rosa chipset which accepts full height and given the age that would be appropriate. The 5300 comes available in full height, look at the posted link..

 

I was going to get a replacement for the misplaced card but i don't know the make or model but i read that some of the older wifi cards had issues which is why i asked what the best card would be. I've been using ethernet and really want wifi for remote midi applications and to share the connection between devices. I've seen cards starting from £7 but i assume it's best avoid them?

The 5300 is about £30 and i'm not sure i'd use wifi that much. I really want for remote midi applications and sharing the connection between devices. Cheers.

 

I just read that i should get a card that matches my router! I think i will call Dell tomorrow and ask them for the exact card(s) that are compatible and work well with the m1330.

 

I've also read here and elsewhere that some cards can be problematic which is primarily why i asked. This appears to be the card dell system information is referring to: WIRELESS NETWORK CARD INTEL 4965AGN **FREE POSTAGE** on eBay (end time 07-Mar-11 16:32:00 GMT)

So assuming there are no issues with it i'm going to order one.

 

What? That is completely untrue, everyone uses practically the same chips these days. Just get an Intel Wifi Link WLAN card.

 

I think they meant network type, not manufacturer. 802.11a or b or g or n.

Just make sure that whatever card you get supports the type of network your router uses. If you get an "n" card, chances are it will, and you'll be future-proofed.

 

Most likely, i probably misread it. Mine is a wireless n router so i should be good. Thanks guys.