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    New driver for Dell Wireless Cards

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by ps89, Jan 6, 2009.

  1. ps89

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    A new driver (version 5.10.79.14) for Dell Wireless 1397 and 1510 Half MiniCard has been released.

    Compatibility:
    Latitude E4200
    Latitude E4300
    Latitude E5400
    Latitude E5500
    Latitude E6400
    Latitude E6400 ATG
    Latitude E6400 XFR
    Latitude E6500
    Latitude XT2
    OptiPlex 160
    OptiPlex FX160
    Dell Precision Mobile WorkStation M2400
    Dell Precision Mobile WorkStation M4400
    Dell Precision Mobile WorkStation M6400

    Fixes and Enhancements:
    The release includes general driver enhancements and bug fixes. The release also addresses an issue with installer failing when source media is remote/read-only.

    Download Link: http://support.ap.dell.com/support/...-1&impid=-1&formatcnt=1&libid=5&fileid=312137

    Even though the driver isn't meant for Dell Studio laptops, I think the driver would still work. :)
     
    ps89, Jan 6, 2009
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    Hmm, interesting. This could also be the solution for some people with E-series Latitudes experiencing audio problems.

    I'll have to try this.

    Greg
     
    SpeedyMods, Jan 6, 2009
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  3. ps89

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    Sorry guys. I think Dell made a blunder. Apparently, the driver in the package is for Intel Wireless Cards. They've archived the wrong drivers into the package it seems.
     
    ps89, Jan 6, 2009
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    Thanks for the driver, somms.

    Should I notify Dell that they have uploaded the wrong driver? How do I contact them?
     
    ps89, Jan 8, 2009
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    There is no change in the discharge dell :confused:
     
    elbropablo, Jan 8, 2009
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  7. ps89

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    It seems that Dell has removed the link. I guess they're working to release the correct one now.
     
    ps89, Jan 8, 2009
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    Yes atbnet!
    It is very easy at all!
    Takes about 2 minutes to modify original BroadCom driver for Dell Wireless cards!
     
    bigdarkmad, Jan 9, 2009
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    nothing new in the Dell website. know when someone will republish the driver?
     
    elbropablo, Jan 12, 2009
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    No idea. Not that I really care since the HP driver is/was the same version and works just fine ;)
     
    somms, Jan 12, 2009
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    Dell has released the driver again. This time it's the right one. First post updated! :)
     
    ps89, Jan 13, 2009
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    I'm using the driver on Windows 7. Working fine here. The sound crackling issue is solved!
     
    ps89, Jan 13, 2009
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    "The sound crackling issue is solved!" - Super :) Finally (after long waiting) official driver from Dell
    (i'm still very confused because It is very uncommon issue WireLess Driver to cause crackling sound, but I'm happy it is end now)
    ps89 - thank you buddy.very informative :)
    I will try it when i have free time
     
    bigdarkmad, Jan 13, 2009
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    So far the driver is working perfectly, the connection speed seems more stable than with the custom driver that bigdarkmad provided. But I've only used it for a few minutes so far so it's too early to tell if it's the new driver or just coincidence.
     
    Postaldude, Jan 13, 2009
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    because if, missing the sounds of interference. thanks dell :)
     
    elbropablo, Jan 13, 2009
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    I actually installed this for my 1525 with a 1505 wireless driver. It fixed the crackling, but added about 4 seconds to my laptop's startup time.
     
    irrelevantnotch, Jan 14, 2009
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    How do you install your (Dell's) driver - by their installation program or manual?
    I always (when it is possible) load my driver just from Device Maganer -> Driver Update!
    It will save you some un-need things and icons to your "Start" bar!
    This menoth works great for me :)

    By the way I had very slow shutdown with "old" WireLess Dell Driver - Really slow 2-3 minutes!After I load my WireLess Driver (remix between Dell's and Broadcom's) this issue was fixed!The crackling sound too!
    But some users reports - my driver is little unstable for them!
    I will try Dell's New Driver as soon as possible and will report the situation!
    More comments are more than welcome :)
     
    bigdarkmad, Jan 14, 2009
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    Do you have to use Control Panel to uninstall old driver program first or you can just install new one on top?
     
    Starrx05, Jan 17, 2009
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    No friend, no need to do that, the new driver uninstall the previous version.
     
    elbropablo, Jan 17, 2009
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    sometimes new driver Do not really uninstall old driver (like for sound driver) - so to be 100 % sure uninstall it from control panel too!
    This always ensure you old driver is gone!
     
    bigdarkmad, Jan 17, 2009
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    Another new driver has been released! Check the first post.
     
    ps89, May 14, 2009
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    Gyy
    Thanks I will give a try
     
    bigdarkmad, May 15, 2009
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    I'm with the last driver from 3 hours and I immediately noticed the sound is one level more clear.
    Winamp sound is better, the windows start up sound - crystal clear, before it was like some midi file.
    Thank you, may be it is just me, but I really noticed improvements in my sound.
    I'm using headphones, so I don't know what is the situation with the integrate speakers
     
    bigdarkmad, May 15, 2009
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