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    Dell XPS m1530 Best Wireless adapter

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by cflores1115, Feb 11, 2012.

  1. cflores1115

    cflores1115 Newbie

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    Hello all,

    After browsing around for a bit, I really couldn't find a solid answer so.
    What would you say would be the best overall wireless adapter for the m1530?

    Right now I'm using windows 7 pro with the Dell 1505 Wireless N adapter from broadcom. After a few driver issues with this card, I decided to upgrade. I went to Amazon and purchased an Intel 5300 Wireless N card, which seemed to be one of the better cards that I've seen. After installation however all I could get was a code 10 error saying the card could not start. I tried downloading several different drivers, none of which worked. I've read countless reviews saying how great this card was from other xps m1530 owners.
    At this point I've contacted the seller to try and work out something about a return or replacement.
    I read something also that stated that the 5300 may not be compatible with the xps m1530 chipset. Not sure how true this may be, but a fix was mentioned but never heard any more details.

    In any case, thanks for reading. Hopefully you guys know something I don't about this chip.
     
  2. AMurderOfCrows

    AMurderOfCrows Notebook Geek

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    I have the Intel Centrino Ultimate-N 6300 in my m1530 right now. With a 5ghz N router, this thing is amazing. Works perfectly fine in my system.