Need help with setup B130

Question

I have DSL line, Westell 2200 modem, Dimension 4300 (disconnected & want it to stay that way), and just bought this laptop.  I need help with wireless connection for this laptop.  I have been reading, asking questions and getting a different answer from everyone.  What do I need?

volcano11 · Answer

Did you order the B130 with a wireless networkk card installed?  If so, all you will need is wireless router to connect to your dsl modem.  If you didn't order the B130 with a wireless network card installed, then read the 100s of other messages on this forum about the B130.  You will need a USB wireless network adapter.   Steve

natmar · Answer

I ordered it with wireless capability. It has express card slot. I have been reading the posts about the 130. I have Verizon DSL. so maybe I don't need the USB adapter? Thanks for your help.

marilyn

volcano11 · Answer

If you ordered the computer with wireless capability and you indeed received one with the wireless card already installed, then you don't need the USB wireless adapter. You will still need a wireless router, but because the Westell 2200 is also a router, you will have to cinfigure the wirless router to run in access point mode as you cannot have 2 routers on the network.

Steve

natmar · Answer

According to the Verizon Westell 2200 instructions, I still need a router. The express card slot has a blank in it. Should I get express card or USB adapter? I have had computers for 20 years and this thing almost has me buffaloed!

marilyn

volcano11 · Answer

You said you ordered the computer with wireless installed. Are you sure you don't have an internal wireless network adapter? Have you checked your invoice? Have you checked Device Manager? Right now there are no Express Card wireless network cards (everyone says they will be on the market soon, but I don't know what soon means). So, if you don't have an internal wireless card, your only option right now is a USB wireless card.

Yes, even though the Westell is also a router, it is not a wireless router, so you will need a wireless router.

Steve

natmar · Answer

OK, my face is red..!!!  I have a B120 that I added the upgrade for wireless.  The manual says B130.  The invoice says Dell 1370 internal wireless for Inspiron B120.  So, now what do I need?    mhh

volcano11 · Answer

even though the Westell is also a router, it is not a wireless router, so you will need a wireless router. Steve

volcano11 · Answer

I thought I already said that you don't need one since you have an internal one.    Steve

natmar · Answer

Do I need the USB adapter also? mhh

natmar · Answer

You said it, I didn't get it or it didn't soak in.  Thanks for your help.  this bulletin board helped me a few years back.  You've been most patient with me.   mhh

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