Upgraded Dell Laptop WIFI Adapter

maklabouhlel

maklabouhlel

maklabouhlel

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Hello,

I upgraded the wifi adapter in my Dell laptop from single band N7260 to dual band AC3160. In device manager, it is still called N7260. It appears to be working okay but is there a reason for it still being called N7260? I did do a clean install of Windows 10.
 
Hi, did you install the correct drivers for your new adaptor? Maybe uninstall your old drivers if not done so already and re install your new ones. Shouldn’t be an issue if it’s working anyway,

also have you restarted your laptop after installing drivers for changes to take place
 
It was a clean install of Windows 10. Before I installed windows 10, I removed the old wifi card. I installed it after installing Windows 10. I suspect it's got something to do with bios.
 
Forgive me, but did you double check that (1) you was sold the correct card, and that it wasn’t mislabelled, and that (2) you actually installed the new card? I mean, you wouldn’t do something stupid like me, uninstall the old card and pop it down next to the new one, make a brew, rebuff the wife’s inane Bookface chatter... and then pick up the old card and refit it? Just checking. :D
 
Rainmaker said:
Forgive me, but did you double check that (1) you was sold the correct card, and that it wasn’t mislabelled, and that (2) you actually installed the new card? I mean, you wouldn’t do something stupid like me, uninstall the old card and pop it down next to the new one, make a brew, rebuff the wife’s inane Bookface chatter... and then pick up the old card and refit it? Just checking. :D
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I think you're right, thanks. Looks like it's got the wrong label. The hardware ID shows as dual band N7260 whereas the label says AC3160. It's confusing because the replaced one was a single band N7260.
 
maklabouhlel said:
I think you're right, thanks. Looks like it's got the wrong label. The hardware ID shows as dual band N7260 whereas the label says AC3160. It's confusing because the replaced one was a single band N7260.
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Was it an eBay special or direct from a shop/OEM? Time to have murder words with the seller. :p
 
Rainmaker said:
Find their letterbox. You know what to do. :mad:
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As this is the networking forum, the issue with letterboxes tends to be the transfer time and making sure the port required (number 1 and number 2, though sometimes 3 is justified) is properly opened/forwarded, last thing you want is a dropped connection as re-sending is messy and may result in extended delays. I’d suggest it’s easier to ‘download’ first and then upload via a suitable medium. Also beware if the port shuts mid transfer, the regulator takes a dim view if you become stuck mid transfer and need to involve them to assist you :D

In other news Ikea sandwich bags are great for keeping things fresh, very durable and a double zip-lock seal.
 
Avalon said:
As this is the networking forum, the issue with letterboxes tends to be the transfer time and making sure the port required (number 1 and number 2, though sometimes 3 is justified) is properly opened/forwarded, last thing you want is a dropped connection as re-sending is messy and may result in extended delays. I’d suggest it’s easier to ‘download’ first and then upload via a suitable medium. Also beware if the port shuts mid transfer, the regulator takes a dim view if you become stuck mid transfer and need to involve them to assist you :D

In other news Ikea sandwich bags are great for keeping things fresh, very durable and a double zip-lock seal.
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:D

Sneakernet is slow, but the bandwidth is fantastic. Just be careful the seller doesn't have a firewall, OP, or your ring bus might run hot.
 
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