Solved 5Ghz Dell Inspiron 1501

[mangoh]

My Dell Inspiron 1501 laptop can only support 2.4Ghz.

Is it possible to upgrade the hardware so I can support 5Ghz or with it being a laptop, is it impossible?

P.S. Referring to Wi-Fi

 

[DMHolt57]

You can purchase a dual band usb adapter...

 

[mangoh]

You can purchase a dual band usb adapter...

oh sorry I know that

I mean like internal components.

 

[DMHolt57]

Sure, you can get a dual band card, its just a hassle getting to it, so most use usb adapters...

 

[Petey7]

Your best bet would be to contact dell or search on their website.

 

[VistaKing]

Mangoh,

Your WiFi card is a G card which doesn't go past 2.4GHz. If you want to achieve 5GHz you would have to purchase a USB wireless N card along with a Wireless N router .

 

[mangoh]

Sure, you can get a dual band card, its just a hassle getting to it, so most use usb adapters...

I agree with your suggestion it is great. I actually have a Dual Band USB adapter but my brother (owner of laptop) doesn't like it as it involves him having to carry it around, easy to get lost.

Your best bet would be to contact dell or search on their website.

I'm asking on the Dell support forum now

Mangoh,

Your WiFi card is a G card which doesn't go past 2.4GHz. If you want to achieve 5GHz you would have to purchase a USB wireless N card along with a Wireless N router .

Thanks for your reply. I've already got a wireless N router (ASUS RT-N66U).

That's the name I was looking for "Wireless N Card"

Like with RAM you go to crucial, find the type and speed and then order new RAM matching them specs.

Can anyone help me to find exactly what I need to do, like what Wireless N Card do I need?

Link to specs 3/4 down. Can't find page number on Chrome :S

 

[VistaKing]

Any USB wireless N card would do. I know Asus has their own USB WIRELESS N card. ASUS - - ASUS USB-N53

 

[roy69]

You may be able to do it but as already been said this is going to be a pain. You need to ensure the card is compatable and that you can get the drivers.

There is hope though.

Google

Click the link above to take you to the correcct google page for your laptop.

 

[VistaKing]

@ Roy69 : The link you submitted are not wireless N cards. That would be pointless to install. He has a N router why would he install a G wireless card when he is trying to go for 5GHz speed.


@ Mangoh : If you purchase a USB Wireless N card which is what I recommend you do . You could go inside your router configuration page ( via the IP address and turn on the 5GHZ speed ) the wireless card will pick that up a well due to the fact that its a wireless N USB adapter card.

 

[roy69]

Page 2 of the link I provided shows a wireless N card. This link is for all wireless cards this is why I have said you need to check compatability.

 

[mangoh]

Any USB wireless N card would do. I know Asus has their own USB WIRELESS N card. ASUS - - ASUS USB-N53

Hi thanks for the reply but as previously stated I do no want a Wireless USB adapter but instead a wireless N card (something to go inside a laptop)

You may be able to do it but as already been said this is going to be a pain. You need to ensure the card is compatable and that you can get the drivers.

There is hope though.

Google

Click the link above to take you to the correcct google page for your laptop.

Thanks I will have a look and post back.

@ Mangoh : If you purchase a USB Wireless N card which is what I recommend you do . You could go inside your router configuration page ( via the IP address and turn on the 5GHZ speed ) the wireless card will pick that up a well due to the fact that its a wireless N USB adapter card.

Thanks for the tip.

Edit: I tried the Google lnk above and could not find anything so I did a bit of research myself and found nothing either

 

[VistaKing]

Mangoh

I found this Dell Inspiron E1405 E1505 E1705 4965AGN Wireless N Card | eBay

It's used . I don't know your knowledge of taking a part a laptop .

 

[mangoh]

Mangoh

I found this Dell Inspiron E1405 E1505 E1705 4965AGN Wireless N Card | eBay

It's used . I don't know your knowledge of taking a part a laptop .

Thanks the guide provided on the eBay page for installation was very helpful.

However the ad states the final value isn't decided until the ad is over. I'm from the UK so will face extra shipping fees

Anything else?

Edit: what do you think on http://www.ecrater.co.uk/p/16948741/dell-e1505-e1705-wifi-80211n-g-b?gps=1

 

[mangoh]

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.co.uk/vi...c456a4fff60175?itemId=150983131345&cmd=VIDESC

What about that?

 

[VistaKing]

Mangoh that WiFi card won't fit his DELL . Different type of card.

Dell Inspiron 1501

The card you showed him

 

[mangoh]

Mangoh that WiFi card won't fit his DELL . Different type of card.

Dell Inspiron 1501

The card you showed him

erm strange the OP of the eBay link said it would but I can see your point.

What about post #14 then?

 

[VistaKing]

Post #14 Link that card will work on his Inspiron 1501

 

[mangoh]

Post #14 Link that card will work on his Inspiron 1501

hmm pity about the feedback.

I will look else where and then as a last resort will order from post #14.

Thanks for your help so far btw.

 

[VistaKing]

You're welcome .