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August 23rd, 2007 19:00

Inspiron 4000 - Installing Mini-PCI Wireless

Ok, I have a Dell Inspiron 4000, it had no modem or anything in the mini PCI slot.  So I bought a wireless card for it.  When I installed it and downloaded the software, I got horrible reception compared to the PCMCIA card I was using.  I read that hooking it up to the antenna would help.  I looked and saw on the notebook antenna, theres a little nipple like connector labeled "COM", also on the mini PCI card there are two nipples labeled "MAIN" and "AUX".  Which nipple gets connected to COM1?  And where would I get a cable for it?  HERE is a link to the card.  The nipples I am talking about are in the top right corner in the photo's.  Thanks for all the help.
 
Jordan,

If I cant get a cable for it, could I just solder a piece of wire between the two connections?  Also I have been searching.  I think the name of the connector is UF.L or SMA.
Message Edited by Jaymanski on 08-23-2007 06:51 PM

Message Edited by Jaymanski on 08-23-2007 06:58 PM