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    Replacing Wireless Card from 2.4GHZ to Dual-Band 5.0GHZ

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by ShonkyDonky, Dec 1, 2014.

  1. ShonkyDonky

    ShonkyDonky Newbie

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    I have the Inspiron 11 3137 with Dell Wireless 1705 card in it. I want to remove that and replace it with a Dual-Band Wireless card to connect to my school network. Do i have to un-whitelist the BIOS to be able to make it work.
     
    ShonkyDonky, Dec 1, 2014
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  2. alan.lau.104203

    alan.lau.104203 Newbie

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    I'm using the exactly same machine and replaced with an Intel 7260 AC Wifi / Bluetooth adapter and running fine. With Windows 8.1 there's no driver installation needed.
     
    alan.lau.104203, Dec 5, 2014
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  3. tijo

    tijo Sacred Blame

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    Dell doesn't whitelist their wireless adapters, so get the one you want as long as it's the right form factor.
     
    tijo, Dec 6, 2014
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