Making my Inspiron 580 wireless

Hi Starspirit,

If you can clean the crumbs out of your toaster, you are qualified to install a PCI card. Here's you service manual section 

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on how to do this.

As far as which wireless card, that depends on which wireless router you have.

Thanks Osprey 4 - I can probably manage that.

 I have a TalkTalk ADSL+2 router. It has on the label "HUAWEI EchoLife HG521" - does that give you any clues as to which wireless card I would need?

Ok, this router has built-in wireless N. So any wireless N PCI card should work.

I also need to make mine wireless. I have a BT homehub AFC5 would the same card be ok for mine??

Thanks

Lisa

I also need to make mine wireless. I have a BT homehub AFC5 would the same card be ok for mine?? Thanks Lisa

Hi Lisa, if you are using any of the BT Home hubs, then this USB Dongle HERE will work for you. I still use the 1055, but you can't buy that now.

i use ubercheap tiny little USB wi-fi dongles for my wifi on my desktops ... they work great for me .. i game across them with no problem :)

Thanks Robin

I've ordered one, looks so tiny!! :emotion-3:

Thanks Robin

I've ordered one, looks so tiny!! :emotion-3:

I have a Linksys Wireless-G Broadband router, what wireless card would I need?  Also, would a wireless USB work?

Hi rjmpotter,

Although USB might work, a wireless-G PCI card will generally provide better performance than a USB dongle. Since you have a Linksys router, I'd recommend a Linksys wireless card.

Hi Osprey,

I have an Actiontec 802.11g wireless DSL modem router model PK5000.  Will you please help me find a compatible PCI wireless network card?  Thank you!  

Get a $10          802.11n USB wifi adapter.  Much easier to install.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Edimax-EW-7811Un-150Mbps-Wireless-11n-Nano-Size-USB-Adapter/17419471

USB Adapter allows users to connect a desktop or laptop computer to a wireless network at 150Mbps. This miniature adapter is designed to be as convenient as possible and, once connected to a computer's USB port, can be left there, whether traveling or at home. It also features advanced wireless encryption and easy installation.