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    which wireless card do i need

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by icehell, Sep 28, 2007.

  1. icehell

    icehell Notebook Evangelist

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    i decided to buy dell vostro1500 and the standard wireless card is Dell Wireless 1390 802.11g Wi-Fi Mini Card [Included in Price] so is it enough for ordinary routers that commonly used in home and hotels?
    or do i need to buy Dell Wireless 1490 802.11a/g Wi-Fi Mini Card ?
     
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    Thomas McLovin

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    No the 1390 is fine I should know I have it b/g are currently the most common frequencies so go with the 1390.
     
    Thomas, Sep 28, 2007
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    so no need for intel® PRO/Wireless 3945 802.11a/g Wi-Fi Mini Card or Dell Wireless 1490 802.11a/g Wi-Fi Mini Card?
    so what ppl use this advanced cards in?
     
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    its just a different frequency as of now b/g/n are the fastest frequencies & most common.
     
    Thomas, Sep 28, 2007
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