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    Dell D420 Wireless N upgrade

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by cybertek90X, Jun 1, 2011.

  1. cybertek90X

    cybertek90X Notebook Enthusiast

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    What is the best card to replace the Dell b/g card? Looking to upgrade to N.
    Prefer an Intel card over Dell.

    Thanks
     
    cybertek90X, Jun 1, 2011
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    I would say intel 6200/6300 if you only need wi-fi, there are other models that support WiMax (like the 6230). Note that the 6300 can use 3 antennas for up to 450mbps. If you use only two it will behave like a 6200 with speeds at 300mbps, you can always add a third antenna later though.

    Those also support 5GHz networks if your router is 5GHz capable of course. 5GHz is great if you are getting interference from other 2.4GHz equipment.

    I'm assuming that the card you're going to replace is half-height.
     
    tijo, Jun 1, 2011
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    Tsunade_Hime such bacon. wow

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    No you will not be able to use the 6x00 series Intel WLAN adapters as they are all half height as the D420 only supports full height. Your best bets without spending a fortune would be the 4965AGN or 5300 full height if you can find one.
     
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    Thanks.

    Do you know if the D620 is full or half?
     
    cybertek90X, Jun 1, 2011
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    The D620 is full height only. Half height cards only really started appearing in Montevina laptops (2008-present) but many were still full height. 2009 and further is when everyone changed to half height.
     
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    tijo, Jun 1, 2011
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