wireless pic network card for 64 bit system.

The Falcon

I recently acquired a used Dell Inspiron 530 to replace my own which died (psu problem and motherboard issues).

The plan was to install the hard drives from the dead Inspiron into the new one and we're up and running again. Simple.

When the h.ds were installed all looked good. Running Windows Vista Home 32 bit and everyting worked fine. So I thought this is great and tried connecting to the internet (i have UPC bb) - it was then i realised that the new Inspiron did not have a wireless pci network adaptor.

No problem I thought - simply swap over the network adaptor from the old pc. Well I did this and while I can connect to the Internet thru my UPC BB I'm only getting download of less than 10mbs - I was getting 40mbs + on my old pc.

Well I've tried everything and now discover that the new pc has a 64 bit processor (the guy I got it from was running Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit.) so I suspect the wireless network card* from my old pc is not compatible with the 64 bit processor. - * Broadcom 802.11g pci network adaptor.

Can anyone advise if my suspicions are correct and, if so, recommend a wireless pci network adaptor that will work
Sorry this is so longwinded.

The Falcon

Hi,

If I'm not being clear enough or if more info is needed please ask. Would appreciate any help.

Many thanks.

"But woe to him who is alone when he falls, for he has no one to help him up."

ED E

Processor has nothing to do with it.

If its the same card the performance should be the same. If its a .11G card it typically wouldnt do more than 20Mb in the real world (link speed of 54 will show in windows). If theres an antenna on the card try adjusting it, could just be poor reception. Also ensure you have the correct driver installed.

Either way, you could upgrade to this and get a bit better speeds:
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Asus-PCE-N15-Wireless-adapter-connection/dp/B0053GR2YI/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1415737546&sr=8-1&keywords=802.11N+PCI

The Falcon

Many thanks for your reply ED D.

Now I can forget about the 64 bit processor as being an issue.

The Broadcom 802.11g pci card was super quick for g. Probably down to the UPC bb.

I've reinstalled the drivers but still same issue. Also fiddled around with the antenna but same deal. - I'm wondering now if the network card may have taken a hit also when I had probs with the old PC. I will see if I can check this out some way.

I had a look at the network adaptor you suggested - it's PCI express so wondering if that is compatible with a standard PCI slot?

Thanks again for your reply - very much appreciated.

The Falcon

Sorry I got your name wrong ED E - big fingers on small Galaxy S4 keypad.

The Falcon

Had a quick Google and see PCI E not compatible with PCI slot. Will look for 11n rated card with PCI.
Thanks again.