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    Wireless Cards ...

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Jetfast24j, Aug 4, 2007.

  1. Jetfast24j

    Jetfast24j Newbie

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    I'm looking at the
    Dell Inspiron 1521 w/Wireless 1390 802.11g Mini-Card
    Dell Inspiron 1521 w/Wireless 1490 802.11a/g Mini-Card
    Dell Inspiron 1521 w/Wireless 1505 Wireless-N Mini-card

    Which one will work with Network Key 2WIRE router ... With DSL ...
    The Wireless Router is a 1701HG Gateway ... Wtvr that is ...

    Need some input fast ... I'll be on later ... Or tommorow ...
    Thx ... Jet
     
    Jetfast24j, Aug 4, 2007
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  2. IIIM3

    IIIM3 Notebook Deity NBR Reviewer

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    I would say the N card, because it has a larger range with the 802.11g routers. And more future proof!!! :)
     
    IIIM3, Aug 4, 2007
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  3. blue68f100

    blue68f100 Notebook Virtuoso

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    The model # of the 2wire indicates it a 11g. So any card listed will work. But I would opt for the 11n for future use. You can force the card to a 11g mode.
     
    blue68f100, Aug 4, 2007
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  4. Jetfast24j

    Jetfast24j Newbie

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    thx ... for everything ...
    I'm pretty up to date with Comps ... But not the separate pieces ...
    Like network cards ...
     
    Jetfast24j, Aug 4, 2007
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  5. WorkinProgress

    WorkinProgress Notebook Evangelist

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    wireless n works w/ both wireless b and g right?
     
    WorkinProgress, Aug 4, 2007
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