Dell Wireless 1390 & E1505 router choice

Question

Hello, Am very much a novice; however, I just purchased an Inspiron 6400/E1505 notebook (Vista Home Edition) with a Dell wireless 1390 mini card (54 mbps). Have read many messages in this forum concerning the 1390 not being friendly with all routers. I did not purchase one through Dell as I thought I could just run down to Best Buy and pick up one cheaper. I'd like to know the routers that have been successful for others with the E1505 and 1390 mini card. My needs would be a range of about 30 feet max. Thanks in advance for replies, Patsy

best-try · Answer

Hi,   Do you have a high speed connection like cable or DSL? If yes you are ready to setup a wireless network for accessing network?   Rgds Best-try (chris)

PatsyD · Answer

Thanks for the response. Yes, I have cable (road runner) access to the internet. Not sure you mean by 'you are ready to setup a wireless network for accessing network?' Don't I need to purchase a router to go from the cable modem in order to access the internet wireless? Patsy

inspiron_wvhpe · Answer

I have the 1490 wireless card on my 1501 and using a D-Link DI-624 AirPlus Xtreme G wireless router my internet connection is fast and the signal being good even when 30-40 feet away. I would recommend Linksys, Netgear, D-Link, Belkin they are some of the best routers. There are some good ones on the market right now.

PatsyD · Answer

Thanks -- I've been looking at Netgear WGR614 as I think it will work, with no problems, with my new E1505 Dell.

PatsyD · Answer

Just received my brand new netgear WGR614v7 router -- I ordered it 'cause the advertisement stated it would work with Vista.  It comes with a 'read me first' for Windows Vista sheet -- you have to go online and download a zipped file then create an installation CD with the files (18.5MB) to complete your router installation.  I am so out of my league here.  Has anyone installed this router on a E1505 that can help.  Am getting so disgusted that I am getting sorry I bought a new notebook and just plain can't stand Vista.   Patsy

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