Mini PCI wireless network card

Ronaldo · 15 Dec 2006 at 00:53

Hi guys was thinking of getting a mini PCI wireless network card for my Pavilion ZE4258 but not sure if it wil work as i dont know if its got a antanna.

How do i find out if it has? or do the card have one inside?

cheers

Ronaldo · 15 Dec 2006 at 01:23

fothsn said:
Ronaldo the antenna is wrapped around the inner of the LCD casing. Just pick up a compatable laptop wireless card and you will be ok you wont have to worry about the antenna etc..

Edit: Ignore the above about the antenna around the case Ive just found an internal card compatable with your laptop, which has a built in antenna, actually on the card.. one of these so yeah you will be ok

what is that card? maybe i'll find it on bay.

Ronaldo · 15 Dec 2006 at 01:26

Thanks guys

Ronaldo · 19 Dec 2006 at 14:04

well i got mine today but its signal is not very good. can even find my wireless router 1 floor down or even 1 room away.

i think i should have just got a better PCMCIA

Ronaldo · 19 Dec 2006 at 23:41

Hi guys thanks for reply.

There is not wire in the mini PCI slot (which is under the lappy) I did see a cable going through on the side (black)

I'v seen them antanna cables they cost same as the card LOL but where would i put it without taking the lappy apart?

ok this might be stupid but what if i connected wires from the card to the metal surrounding? bad idea?

Ronaldo · 19 Dec 2006 at 23:46

Ok i found a service manual which says there is antanna for my model but i cant see it. I got lappy off ebay and the seller bought a refurbished one him self.

link to specks
http://forums.overclockers.co.uk/showthread.php?t=17662918

Ronaldo · 20 Dec 2006 at 00:16

stupid thing didnt have antanna!

I took it apart and i got 1 screw left over LOL

Ronaldo · 20 Dec 2006 at 01:09

here is the manual pic, i didnt see no cables but i didnt take mobo out.

any ways if i buy a cable where would i connect it to or lay it because i really dont want to take the whole thing apart and lose more screws

Ronaldo · 20 Dec 2006 at 14:23

yes but i did not find any.

if i bought some antennas do i have to install it like the original? I really dont want to take the whole thing apart again.

Ronaldo · 20 Dec 2006 at 15:00

there was none

Ronaldo · 11 Jan 2007 at 16:47

Hey guys just a update and need some help, i bough some antennas stuck it under mobo (just pushed it in) . now getting good signal but disconnecting after few mins.

is there any settings i can use? maybe the device configure "advance settings"?

Thanks

Ronaldo · 11 Jan 2007 at 17:14

Broadcom BCM94306MP , i may have sorted it, i think my router's 125g turbo kicks in when a 54g is connected. i turned off 125g turbo

cheers