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Recommendation needed mini-pci wifi card
Hello everyone! I'm a little confused going through the HCL so I hope you can help me out. I've got an Intel PRO Wireless 3945 ABG network adapter (mini-pci). As far as I am aware there are no drivers for that yet. What other mini-pci cards can you recommend? I need one which would work on Linux (Ubuntu), Windows and OSx86. I know I can use a wifi dongle but I prefer exchanging my old card anyway since I am having issues with it. Thx in advance! ABH
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http://code.google.com/p/iwidarwin/
3945 should be working fine, there are drivers for this particular wi-fi card. I have intel 5100agn which is not supported so i would have to replace it (but still waiting for ati mobility hd 34xx support). As there is driver for your chip you should try it out. Regards! ![]() Last edited by milanca; 04-07-2009 at 01:04 PM. |
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The Dell 1490 Mini PCI Express card can be found online for around $12 US
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Thx for the quick response! Will try to get my hand on one of these!
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one more question: Is there a difference between the The Dell 1490 Mini PCI Express and the Dell 1390 Mini PCI express? Do both work?
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im pretty sure they both do but you may want to do some more research before buying.
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I am using the 1390 in my laptop to replace the intel 4965abgn card that doesnt work under osx.
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Broadcoms BCM4321 chip is the one to google for. It's used in Mac books.
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