router card help

Question

I picked up a new D-link Mimo router and laptop card and when installing the card I found it didnt fit in the slot in the laptop? Is there a way to get this hooked up? I was told I need the card to be able to use the MIMO feature.

Laptop is a XPS M140

When I look in the slot on the laptop the conectors on the inside are different then the card???

TIA

volcano11 · Answer

Your computer has the new Express Card slot rather than the old standard PCMCIA slot.  Thus, you will not be able to use a PC card in that slot.  You will have to wait until manufacters release to market the Express Card versions of their network cards.   Steve

dubge · Answer

Thanks.

Man I really wish I looked into this. What a pain in the neak! So I am unable to utilize my router.

Is there an adaptor out there or an external PC slot? Any time frame when these will start coming out?

volcano11 · Answer

The rumors I've heard are always February.  We're half way through, so they could be out any time now. Steve

best-try · Answer

Hi

You can go for one of the internal wireless cards mentioned below that can be ordered from dell sales (BUT it wont give MIMO performance as you have to use a MIMO supported card)..

Intel Pro Wireless 2200

Intel Pro Wireless 2915

Dell Wireless 1370

Dell Wireless 1470

Rgds

Chris

Networking, Internet, & Bluetooth

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