UNSOLVED
Aurora R4, wireless
I have an Alienware Aurora R4 with no wireless capabilities I did not choose that option when buying my system but, I recently got broadband from a new ISP that is installed downstairs in my house so I cant use a wired connection at the moment just wireless. since my system is upstairs. I just wondering what do I need to set up wireless on me Alienware Aurora ? Is it just two cables ? judging from this pic I found. Any help would be much appreciated
978
0
Posted March 13th, 2021 11:00
"Is it just two cables ?"
If you didn't pay for wifi you'd also need the wifi card. There are much faster options now than the cards it would have shipped with in 2014.
980
0
Posted March 13th, 2021 11:00
Example: wifi 6 card plus adapter
https://www.amazon.com/EDUP-Bluetooth-Wireless-Network-Adapter/dp/B0832MR4WB/
981
0
Posted March 13th, 2021 11:00
Just get a pcie wifi 6 card, about $20 -$30, and 2 minutes to install.
965
0
Posted March 13th, 2021 13:00
I just wondering what do I need to set up wireless on me Alienware Aurora R4? Is it just two cables ? judging from this pic I found.
=======================
No, do not do it that way. That interface through the MIO-Board's USB-Hub is proprietary and doesn't seem to work with Windows-10. Others have reported it and I found the same with my Aurora-R1 (same/similar MIO-Board).
Like @r72019 posted, a PCIe card is best. Also, since (IIRC) you have USB-3, so a Netgear USB WiFi adapter would work in a pinch. Those are just nice to have in your "toolbox" in general anyway.
But yeah, I prefer wired-ethernet. I'm running gigabit ethernet to all desktops, home theater, HDTV's, etc. Only thing I use WiFi for is stuff like iPads, iPhones, laptops, Alexa Echos, etc.
Dell Rockstar
Microsoft Windows and Apple iOS Developer (Retired)
- Like many of you, I can appreciate a good game-engine.
- I answer questions here, but I'm not a Dell employee.
- Consider giving posts you like a "thumbs-up"
- Posting models-numbers and software versions speeds trouble-shooting.
- Click "Mark as Accepted Answer" on any post that answers your question best.916
0
Posted April 27th, 2021 09:00
What do I need to use the board on my r4 system A card and a few wires/cables ??? What are the parts called ?
915
0
Posted April 27th, 2021 09:00
Im still using windows 7 not 10905
0
Posted April 27th, 2021 10:00
You can use this USB-WiFi dongle.
Dell Rockstar
Microsoft Windows and Apple iOS Developer (Retired)
- Like many of you, I can appreciate a good game-engine.
- I answer questions here, but I'm not a Dell employee.
- Consider giving posts you like a "thumbs-up"
- Posting models-numbers and software versions speeds trouble-shooting.
- Click "Mark as Accepted Answer" on any post that answers your question best.242
0
Posted April 27th, 2021 11:00
The absolute easiest would be to use a USB WIFI adaptor USB wireless adaptor
Going by the R4 manual it has 4 x USB 2 connectors + 1 x USB 3 connector on the back of the machine
If you are not using the USB 3 port at the back, that is where I would put the USB adaptor, and if possible get a USB 3 wifi adaptor. Just make sure to double check it is the correct USB adaptor that fits into the USB port of your machine.
880
0
Posted April 27th, 2021 11:00
I would also just comment that trying to source used OEM wifi components now to add a slower/outdated wifi card made in 2011 may likely end up more expensive and time consuming than just buying a new USB dongle or pcie add in card.
redxps630
11 Legend
•
16422 Posts
•
83149 Points
987
0
Posted March 13th, 2021 10:00
the pair of white header (#11 wireless + #9 bluetooth) are on MIO.
these wires are routed to a wifi card next to optical drive, if there is card installed there.