hey guys,
hopefully someone can help me out! im about to buy a Dell Inspiron 6400 in Canada, and im reading alot about connection issues and whatnot when going wireless. I am new to the wireless world, as ive always had only one computer. But im going back to school in september and have decided to get a laptop. Dell Canada only offers the Intel PRO/Wireless 3945 802.11a/g Mini Card, and that seems to be a troublesome card. Is the problem easy to fix? or is it only certain routers that cause this issue, or what?! i'm getting kinda scared about making such a big purchase, to only use it for hmwk and no msn or web surfing!!!! haha. I'm also looking for a router that will give me broad reach, as my desktop will be staying put, but i would like to take the notebook throughout the home! any help would be great you guys! PLEASE!
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It should be fine. Don't worry. They are getting better all the time and I believe that the drops have been a lot less frequent with driver updates. If you are unhappy with the wireless card when you get the computer just call dell and they will send you a new one. Or if you are truly concerned call dell to place the order and ask them to put in their version of the wireless card
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will they put a dell wireless card into the laptop even though it isn't listed as an option?
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They might. The intel card has worked flawlessly for me; and many other users. The only issue would be if you wanted to run some version of linux--then the dell card is a better choice.
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ok! hopefully all of this stuff works out for the best when i purchase it this weekend!! *fingers crossed*
Dell Inspiron 6400
Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by aznkid, Aug 2, 2006.