What Wireless Card Do I Have, 802.11b or 802.11g?

Question

I notice that according to the *Wirless Network Connection Status window, the throught put is 5 times faster on one network compared with another, even though the speed is 11 Mbps for each. I thought I had a 802.11b card in my Inspiron 8600, but now I have my doubts. Is there a quick way to check by Service ID# or something. And who would I send my query to. Is there some software that will tell me what i have? If I don't have the 802.11g card, then what would account for the great difference in speed between the two networks?

DELL-BobT · Answer

lkokot,

Thank you for using the Dell Community Forum.

I looked at your order number and found that the system came with the Intel mini PCI 2100 card. I also want to make you aware of the hardware scanning utility on the Dell web site.

Go to the main support page.
Log in using the service tag on your system or by selecting the system type.
Click on the Current Configuration link below the system type in the upper left corner of the page.
Accept the agreement to perform the hardware scan.

lkokot · Answer

Thank you for replying with that helpful reply.

Is there a way to find out from a remote location what type of
wireless network a pc card is communicating with, i.e. whether it
is of the 802.11b or 802.11g protocol?

DELL-BobT · Answer

lkokot,

The hardware scan will tell you what hardware is in a specified system. You will then have to look up the documentation on this hardware to find out if it supports your needs. The specifications on your card can be seen at the Specifications link at the Intel 2100 card site above.

lkokot · Answer

ok, thank you. You've been very helpful. Have a great day!

mattcowger · Answer

Your card will only ever comminucate with 'b'.

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