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June 21st, 2006 04:00

Wireless Card for Inspiron 2200

I'm not super tech savvy and I want to get a wireless card for my notebook. I just need to know what is required. I don't want to get one and then feel like an idiot when it doesn't fit. I'd rather feel like an idiot now.

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June 21st, 2006 10:00

According to your user guide, the Inspiron 2200 uses a standard mini-pci card:
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ins2200/en/SM/upgrades.htm#1084976

Any standard mini-pci card should work. I would recommend that you avoid the Intel mini-pci cards.

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June 21st, 2006 18:00

Be sure you have the antenna leads before you buy the internal wireless card.  Open the mini pci cover on the bottom and look for two wires with metal "snaps" on the end. If the antenna leads aren't available the internal wiFi will be useless unless you are 3 inches from your router.

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June 22nd, 2006 08:00

Make sure there is at least one antenna lead. Some Dells come with only one antenna (Inspiron 8200, for example).
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