It is correct that you should have different IP addresses. An IP address is similar to your home address in that they all have to be unique in order for the "mail" (network information) to get to the right location.

 

If you are having dropped wireless connections it may not be related to the wireless card at all. Ensure that she is connected to your access point and not a neighboring one. You can try changing the channel on your wireless access point to see if that helps the problem, too. Also, make sure that she is not too far from the router and that there aren't any devices that might be causing interference (baby monitors, cordless phones, etc).

 

If you absolutely need to change the wireless card in the system, there are plenty of options available, just make sure that it supports whichever type of access point you have (A, B, G, or N -- Most of them are B/G)

 

Thanks,

Tim

Do verify that she is connected to the correct network. If so, then look at this link to see how to reseat the antennas on the wireless card: http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ins600m/en/sm/upgrades.htm#1019173

 

You might try reinstalling the wireless card drivers, just in case.

 

Thanks,

Tim

 

Thank you. The access point is less than 10 feet away from her notebook with a clear line of sight :-) in the same room. And I am thinking about switching the wireless card because when I am in the same room with my laptop (Inspiron 5160) I have no problems whatsoever to stay connected. Therefore I concluded that it only be the wireless card that causes the problem. Unless you have another idea/hint I should betrying before.

 

Thanks

again

ptcruiser1960 

If I insert a wireless card in the slot on the left side of the 600m, does that automatically override the built in wireless card?

 

Thanks

ptcruiser1960

I shall try that then. Thanks for all your help!

 

ptcruiser1960

I'm not actually sure how that will work. I would give it a try, and if you have any issues, then you can just remove the internal card using the link I posted previously. I think both of the wireless cards should be able to function independently, though.

 

Thanks,

Tim