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December 7th, 2011 07:00
14R N-1030 No N protocol connection....?!
I have been all over the place looking for solutions, Intel forum, here, other web forums, and have found nothing. The Intel N-1030 just refuses to connect at N protocol. Its almost as if the N protocol has been disabled waiting for a real fix from Intel.
I have updated firmware, etc., for router. I have several N devices and ALL connect easily and quickly. I gave up for now on the Intel WLAN N-1030 and bought a Netgear N mini-usb dongle device. With coupons it was about 10 bucks at Staples. Popped it in and what do you know, connected at N in a blink of an eye.
If Netgear can get a mini-usb N device to work properly Intel and Dell?????? Come on.....
I have set everything as suggested, power to max, router channel to auto, etc. Why no selection for wireless mode b/g/n in driver but only the 802.11n mode option?
Something is not right with this driver and implementation of the N-1030. At some point Dell is going to have to step up and provide us with what THEY advertised as the hardware we purchased. Selling a device with N protocol wireless when in reality the N protocol does not work is going to be on Dell, not on Intel.
Hope someone is paying attention!
PudgyOne
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December 7th, 2011 11:00
jsmiddleton54,
Intel's Website states...
Combo dual-stream (1x2), single-band (2.4 GHz), 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi plus Bluetooth* adapter that delivers enhanced Wi-Fi speed (up to 150 Mbps transmit/300 Mbps receive1), range, and reliability. Includes support for Intel innovative features, including Intel® Wireless Display and Intel® My WiFi Technology.
Which means, it works on the 2.4GHz band with in your and my terms means wireless b/g network but because of speeds, some manufacturers call this wireless N. This will NOT connect on the 5.0GHz band or wireless N as we call it.
Rick
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December 7th, 2011 13:00
I have full dual mode Linksys E3000 router and its 2.4 ghz channel does connect at higher N speeds as using the Netgear USB mini hub attest. Our Fijutsu laptop, Sony new laptop both connect at 300. So your explanation is flawed.
There are issues with the N-1030 card and driver. Dell should stop putting in laptops and advertising "N" capability.
saintofinternet
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May 29th, 2012 03:00
dell 14r has a troublesome N and i think dell should really stop selling the 'N SERIES' logo with the laptops