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    1330 wifi detector

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by kmatzen, Jul 3, 2007.

  1. kmatzen

    kmatzen Notebook Consultant

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    I saw on the direct2dell blog that in the front right corner, below the expresscard slot, there is some sort of wifi detector. Anyone have details? I'm assuming this comes standard. I can't seem to find a screenshot that points it out. Not a big deal since I have a detector already, but cool none the less.
     
    kmatzen, Jul 3, 2007
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  2. praneeth

    praneeth Sanath Jaya Suriya!!!

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    It's standard. Allows you to check if there is a wireless hotspot without switching on.
     
    praneeth, Jul 3, 2007
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  3. flyboy84

    flyboy84 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I've seen it work on a D420. Basically, with the notebook off, you hold the switch in place (it is spring loaded to force it back to the off position) and a little amber light came on to indicate service was detected if I recall correctly.
     
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  4. ckthepilot

    ckthepilot Notebook Deity

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    It's actually called the WiFi catcher :)
     
    ckthepilot, Jul 3, 2007
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  5. Jayayess1190

    Jayayess1190 Waiting on Intel Cannonlake

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    Jayayess1190, Jul 3, 2007
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