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    Wireless Card Decision

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by goose, Nov 22, 2006.

  1. goose

    goose Notebook Consultant

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    Which should i go for the Dell Wireless 1390b/g (54Mbps) or the Intel PRO/Wireless 3945a/g to use with a Linksys router? I have it connected to a cable modem. Thanks for any suggestions!
     
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    trade67 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I have heard here and at other forums that the Intel ABG card is better than the Dell's. I have the same setup as you: cable modem connected to Linksys WRT54GL router and the Intel card in my new e1505 -- works great!
     
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    theoak Notebook Consultant

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    Which Linksys router? I have the GS with SpeedBooster. Linksys uses the Broadcom chipset. So does the Dell Wireless cards. By default, the Dell wireless card came with SpeedBooster turned off. I enabled it and noticed an increase in speed and range. I am happy with the Dell card nonetheless.
     
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    goose Notebook Consultant

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    Thanks for replies!
    I have the Linksys WRT54G Ver.2.0
     
    goose, Nov 22, 2006
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