Hi All,
These are the wireless options when buying a vostro 1400:
IntelĀ® PRO/Wireless 3945 802.11a/g Wi-Fi Mini Card [add $29]
Dell Wireless 1390 802.11g Wi-Fi Mini Card [Included in Price]
Dell Wireless 1490 802.11a/g Wi-Fi Mini Card [add $10]
Intel 4965AGN Wireless-N Mini-card [add $50]
Dell Wireless 1505 Wireless-N Mini-card [add $25]
Are they all the same? Would the Intel mini card have better battery life since it's "centrino"?
I'm basically looking for a wireless card that can run well with linux and the best range. Also, do any wireless mini cards allow an external antenna to be attached?
Thanks!
kilolima
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You'll get the best range with a Wireless-N card. I'm not sure what the difference is between the Intel and Dell cards. I have the Intel in my HP and so far it's working great. Your range will also vary depending on the router you buy, but N has the best range.
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Yes N has the best range, but it needs an N router. Just cuz you have an N card won't make a big difference if you only have a G router.
But from those, I would get the Intel 3945. N is not really that big yet, it's still not the standard. -
If you have an N card, you won't be able to use it on the majority of access points out there.
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Get the Dell card and buy an Intel card off of eBay for $15. Don't pay Dell's inflated prices. You can try reselling the Dell card on eBay but you'll be lucky to get a little less than the shipping cost.
Which Dell Vostro 1400 wireless card?
Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by kilolima, Jan 16, 2008.