Comments on: Got a new laptop

by: Bill O

Sat, 06 Oct 2007 22:07:06 +0000

I was able to purchace the correct card and ownload the driver, the antenna is in the LCD cover part #MD542 for $20. However I still cant find the cable for sale that runs from the cover to the card

by: Scott

Mon, 27 Aug 2007 22:42:57 +0000

Fred:
Where did you get the antenna from?
In the instructional link posted above, it appears that one end of the cable is snapped to the WIFI card, and the other end is inserted into the laptop itself….maybe to use an antenna inside the LCD screen case?
Curious what you saw before I open my laptop….thanks!

by: Fred

Wed, 15 Aug 2007 13:00:44 +0000

I routed the antenna per the Dell specs and get a fairly weak reception. I’ve also noticed that a lot of B130 references call out the existence of an antenna on the LCD

by: littlemoney

Mon, 02 Apr 2007 14:50:30 +0000

i havent try it yet………..

by: Carl

Mon, 03 Jul 2006 16:32:49 +0000

Did anyone find where to buy the antenna? Seems you can find mini PCI WiFi cards on E-bay easy but not much about the internal antenna.

by: Carl

Wed, 26 Apr 2006 03:38:19 +0000

Chris,

Sounds great! If you end up getting it to work, please let me know. I’d love to get integrated wireless in this laptop.

I haven’t been able to even try anything on it since I last posted about it because I’m in the process of relocating.

Keep me posted!

Thanks again,
carl

by: Chris

Tue, 25 Apr 2006 22:31:04 +0000

I also got a Dell B120 and purchased a Intell 2915 mini pci wireless card from online(cheaper that Dell). I’m researching on a compatible antenna, and will install it as close to dell specs as possible. I’m modeling most of my info from the Dell B130 my mother inlaw has. Dell does not sell any of the antennas for their laptops as far as I can see.

by: Carl

Fri, 10 Feb 2006 16:11:06 +0000

Maggie,

At least there’s someone else in the same boat as I am.

As for the antenna, I found a link on how to install the antenna into the computer as if it was built in. It’s not for the feint of heart. I can post about it if you’re interested. I may try to do it and get the Mini-PCI wireless so I could have real internal wireless. I think I’m going to wait until my 90-day warranty is over though.

For now there are no ExpressCard USB Wireless cards. If you see my post about upgrades, I bought a USB stick. It’s ugly because it sticks out the sides and can get caught on things. The Netgear one I have also seems to get warm when I use it for awhile. But at least I have wireless and can use my computer on the couch in the living room!

good luck & thanks for stopping by,
carl

by: Maggie

Fri, 10 Feb 2006 15:35:27 +0000

I just bought an Inspiron B120 as well and between the fact that I’m a computer novice and dealing with Dell’s ubercrappy customer service, I’m about to tear out my hair. First they sent me a card that turned out to be incompatible. Then I was told I needed an Express Card and a USB adapter. Then when I started reading the forums I found out that Express Cards aren’t out yet…so aggravating. And now apparently I need an antenna (??).