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    Dell XPS 15-L521X WiFi Card Upgrade

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Phaaze, Jul 14, 2013.

  1. Phaaze

    Phaaze Newbie

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    Hey,

    I have a Dell XPS 15-L521X with the Killer Wireless-N Half-Sized Mini PCIe card and was wanting to get something that supports 802.11ac. I was wondering if anyone's tried installing an Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 and how smoothly it went. I'd also like to hear about any other wireless cards you've tried! :D

    Thanks
     
    Phaaze, Jul 14, 2013
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  2. philadendron

    philadendron Newbie NBR Reviewer

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    Did you end up doing this? If so, how did it go? What card did you use?

    I'm thinking of doing the exact same thing.
     
    philadendron, Oct 10, 2014
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    philadendron Newbie NBR Reviewer

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    I just ordered the Intel Wireless-AC 7260. I'll try to remember to post how it goes.
     
    philadendron, Oct 10, 2014
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    philadendron Newbie NBR Reviewer

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    FYI I just did the replacement and it worked great. Nice increase in both reception and especially throughput.
     
    philadendron, Oct 11, 2014
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  5. mrputtputt

    mrputtputt Notebook Enthusiast

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    is the performance significant enough for those of us with the qualcomm card that has poor connectivity?
     
    mrputtputt, Oct 16, 2014
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    What drivers are you using? I have the same laptop trying to do the same upgrade and all I get is "This device cannot start. (error 10)"
     
    GTSTANG1990, Dec 10, 2014
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