My 5GHz Wi-Fi is broken (how to add an internal 5GHz 802.11 n/ac adapter)?
I just got a new home broadband router that has both 2.4GHz & 5GHz and only then did I realize that both the Windows and Linux laptops don't have a 5GHz Wi-Fi card (both only have 3.4GHz 802.11 b/g/n).
Neither has either 5GHz or 802.11 ac. What are my options?
Note: I called Dell Hardware Sales for the "Inspiron 15 3521" at
800-289-3355 but they don't even have a part number for an internal 5GHz NIC, so they suggested an external USB stick, Dell part number: $60 + tax (free shipping) Netgear A6068352 $50 + tax (free shipping) Linksys A8024912Googling, I find some of the specs here:
"Netgear N900 Wireless Dual Band USB Adapter"
"Linksys Mini AC Adapter AC580"
My question is whether any of you experts has experience fitting an
*internal* 5GHz NIC into a Dell laptop, and whether it's true what Dell said, which is that no internal Wi-Fi card will work?If I must add 5GHz Wi-Fi externally, do you have suggestions as to how to get a good 5GHz (ac) Wi-Fi USB stick that is both convenient and powerful at a good price?
read more and respond »Posted 5 years ago by ceg in Wireless Networking
