I'm looking to snap on a wireless card on my 1558 and purchasing it on ebay. Can anyone tell me which of them if the following card is compatible?
http://cgi.ebay.com/Intel-WiFi-Link...ultDomain_0&hash=item3efd1e9ff2#ht_1314wt_945
Thanks in advance.
Also do you guys suggest another card ?
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pretty sure its compatible, as i think it used to be offered as a possible configuration. but i heard the 5100 is not a good card, i recommend the 5300 or the newer 6200 (if compatible, which i think is)
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I would go with a 6200 or a 6300.
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get a 6300.thats best one out there.you won't regret it.Also its a 3x3 card which would be able to perform better than others if u plan to use 3x3 routers
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although u can choose not to be a hardware freak and get a 6200 which will be able to serve all ur needs.
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The 6200 uses 2 antennas.
The 6300 uses 3 antennas.
I just got a 1558 with a 6200 so it definitely is compatible. I have not opened it up though ... so I am note sure if Dell puts in 2 or 3 antennas. Sometimes I have heard that they put a third in there, even if it is not used.
IF you are lucky ... Dell throws 3 in there. Otherwise, if you go the 6300 route ... you will need to get a third antenna if you are going to maximize its potential.
If you use WiMax ... you could also go with a 6250.
Edit:
Currently, there are no 3x3 routers out there. 3x3 routers would support 450. Everything is still 300 I believe. So you would be totally fine with the 6200.
Wireless Card Compatibility on 1558
Discussion in 'Dell' started by studentneedshelp, Apr 23, 2010.