Wireless PCI network adaptor for DELL C521

Question

Hello, I just bought a DELL C521. Now I want to install a wireles PCI network adapter. However the bracket for a card seems to be different. This was new to me. Is it correct that the C521 is equiped with PCI-express slots? Does this mean I can not place a  wireless PCI network card? Or does PCI-express network adapters exists?  If not, does this mean, the only way is via an USB port?   Maybe my question is a laugh:smileyvery-happy:, but.... any information to trow a light on this would be helpfull.   Txs...hva123   Message Edited by hva123 on 10-25-2006 01:28 AM

volcano11 · Answer

Message Edited by volcano11 on 10-24-2006 05:19 PM

hva123 · Answer

Volcano, I missed some typing from you? Txs

volcano11 · Answer

My understanding is that the C521 has one normal PCI slot.   It may be a half height slot, in which case only a half height (small form factor) PCI wireless card will work in that slot.  If you can't find a small form factor wireless network adapter, or if something else is already in that slot, then your only choice is a USB device.   Steve Message Edited by volcano11 on 10-25-2006 08:28 AM

NemesisDB · Answer

Message Edited by NemesisDB on 10-25-2006 04:56 PM

hva123 · Answer

Becomes more clear for me. Its indeed Low profile (bracket) PCI wireless networkadapter. Up till now I can find only Cisco Aironet 802.11a/b/g Wireless PCI Adapter. '...For versatility, both a low profile and a standard profile bracket frame are included with the adapter.....'. But... this is a very expensive one :smileysad:   hva

Vijay2U · Answer

I just bought a C521 as well and, like you, was surprised to find the system required low-profile interface cards. I purchased a USB wireless adapter rather than search for an appropriate low-profile card.

NemesisDB · Answer

would this card be helpful?

http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?loc=101&sku=10377694

Says it includes both a regular and low profile bracket.

Price is $35.98 -$10 coupon for using google checkout +tax dependign on where you live. Shipping is free. $25.98 for a buffalo 125mbps wireless card that should work with your system does not sound like a bad deal at all.

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Wireless PCI network adaptor for DELL C521

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