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    Inspiron 1525: unused wires

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by piar, Jul 11, 2008.

  1. piar

    piar Newbie

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    I have removed the cover on the back of my 1525, I notice that besides the wifi card (DW 1395) there is an empty space and three unused wires, 1 blue, 1 grey, 1 white; what are they for? Maybe 802.11n?

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    piar, Jul 11, 2008
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    JustBrowsing Notebook Consultant

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    If the XPS M1530 is anything like the M1330 then it is for your WWAN (Wireless Wide Area Network - I think that's what it stands for) card. Such as AT&T, Verizon, etc. Instead of having a little USB-dongle it is integrated into the laptop. Pretty good design move on the part of Dell. Ahead of other companies IMHO.
     
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    Well, it makes sense, there is a WWAN mark in that area too, and I didn't know what it referred to. Thanks
     
    piar, Jul 12, 2008
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    Any chance of replacing the existing Dell 1395 card with a more performing Intel 4965 AGN?
    Can I use one of those unused wires as a third antenna?
     
    piar, Jul 14, 2008
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    Yes, you can and one of those wires IS the third antenna. Not sure which one though.
     
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    The solid GRAY is the WIFI N antenna there are 2 wires for the WWAN the black/gray and white/gray and one wire for the UWB the blue.
     
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    Just hooked up a new Intel 4965AGN to my Dell Inspiron 1525. I only have TWO wires for WLAN - black and white - NO GREY WIRE. WiFi works fine with those two hooked up.

    My questions is if I can use one of the other antennas for the middle, n-antenna on the card? The only other antennas are 2 for WWAN (black/grey and white/grey, I think) and a blue one for UWB (ultrawide band, I guess). I have the blue UWB wire hooked up now and the device functions, but I have no way of testing whether it's working to give me better reception and the ability to connect to N networks or not.

    Is this an OK setup, or should I buy a grey antenna purpsoed for 802.11n? If so, I've heard it works best when you run it up through the screen casing. Any advice on how to do that?

    Thanks!

    Jon
     
    jbroses, Dec 10, 2008
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