Artofdookie

Hi, just bought an Axim X51, but have been told i need a wifi card to get connected to the net via my netgear wireless router. Can anyone reccommend a decent budget card.

Many Thanks......

Gigi

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Which model X51 do you have? Only the 416MHz model does not have built-in wifi so be sure to check that is the model you have. You can also check to see if a the Dell WLAN utility is available under Settings - Connections. If it's there, then you have wifi.

If you do really need a card, make sure the one you get has WM5 drivers (very few do). From what I have read, a card by Spectec works well with the X51.

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Artofdookie

Thanks for the reply, yes its the 416 & Dell WLAN utility is not showing. I'll have a look at spectec cards

Cheers.....

michaux

Originally Posted by Artofdookie

Thanks for the reply, yes its the 416 & Dell WLAN utility is not showing. I'll have a look at spectec cards Cheers.....

Did you find any? I have the same x51 you have, need a card

DuMan

Go Wi-Fi! P300 SD Card Wireless G Network

Dell has them on for $88US ($113CAD) or eBay for $1,000,000.00

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jag257

I have the same x51 416 low model and I really like the Ambicom wireless compact flash card. Purchased from Dell for $50. Good luck and congrats on your new toy!

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Artofdookie

Got the spectec 802.11b SDIO Wi-Fi Card from expansys for £38 delivered, installed it and all is well. Again thanks for the replies......

alantdc

Originally Posted by Artofdookie

Hi, just bought an Axim X51, but have been told i need a wifi card to get connected to the net via my netgear wireless router. Can anyone reccommend a decent budget card. Many Thanks......

Have you thought about exchanging your X51-low for an X51-mid or X51v? The incremental cost in upgrading far outweighs the cost of a new wifi card, the added hassle of managing it, and the fact that your CF slot is gone. In my old HP 2215, I had an Ambicom wifi card. It worked well; however, the only way to shut off wifi was to yank the card out! Not sure if it's simpler on the X51, but just a note.

b_smith

hey i just got a new x51 also and i bought a Wi-Fi card for it works pretty good.
its a linksys (compact flash) model number WCF12.