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Wireless Card Upgrade to 5Ghz/BT for Vostro 3550?
My . I would like to go 5Ghz with bluetooth. Will the Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260HMW meet my needs? If not, please suggest an adequate card. I currently have the Centrino N 1030. Thanks!
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August 9th, 2020 06:00
Welcome to the Dell Community @Robert6464
The 7260HMW should work.
If you do decide on it then try to purchase the Dell card P/N 8TF1D
https://downloadcenter.intel.com/product/75439/Intel-Dual-Band-Wireless-AC-7260
Your laptop came with the option for the Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6230:
Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6230/Wireless-N 1030 Bluetooth Adapter Driver:
https://www.dell.com/support/home/en-us/drivers/driversdetails?driverid=d6pw7&oscode=w764&productcode=vostro-3550
Best regards,
U2
U2CAMEB4ME
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August 9th, 2020 08:00
Your very welcome @Robert6464
Regards,
U2
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August 9th, 2020 08:00
Looks like I'll go with the 7260, has BT4 (other is BT3) and newer driver upgrades. Thanks!
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August 13th, 2020 14:00
So I ordered the Dell AC7260 from a seller on eBay and what arrived is an AC3160NGW out of an Inspiron. Is this card as good as the AC7260? I haven't installed it yet to see if it works, but if comparable, I'd accept it. Thoughts?
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August 13th, 2020 15:00
I'll answer my own question. The AC7260 is a 2x2 antenna card, the AC3160 1x1. Maximum throughput is twice as high for the AC7260. May or may not make a difference, but I will pursue the AC7260. Again.