How to Install a Dell 1000 Wireless Adapter

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Tip 1 - How to Get Wireless Internet on a Dell Inspiron 1000 | eHow

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by flaco 87 | permalink

The Dell Inspiron 1000 is a laptop computer that comes with a 2.2-gigahertz Intel Celeron processor. It includes 512 megabytes of RAM and a 40-gigabyte hard drive, but it does not come with an integrated wireless network interface card. To utilize a Wi-Fi hotspot, a wireless PC Card must be installed in the laptop. Linksys and Netgear are two of...

For further reading: http://www.ehow.com/how_8286263_wireless-internet-dell-inspiron-1000.html ^[1]

Tip 2 - Dell Wireless Cards | Unofficial Windows Guides on WordPress.com

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Richard Craycroft | permalink

Prerequisites before installing a wireless driver: • Windows 7 → Service Pack 1* (WSUS Offline Update recommended) → Dell System Software → Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility*** • Windows 8.1 → Windows 8.1 Update 1** → Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility*** Failure to install the above prerequisites before the wireless driver may result in impaired functionality…

For further reading: http://dellwindowsreinstallationguide.com/driver-sets/dell-wireless-cards/ ^[2]

Tip 3 - G54/N150 - WiFi USB Micro Adapter

Published: 9 years, 6 month(s) ago | Submitted by Dick Munson | permalink

You have a wired laptop, but you want wireless connectivity. This tiny Wireless USB Micro Adapter gives you that ability. It’s a compact way to take a Windows®-based laptop on the road and connect to WiFi hotspots or move around the house while emailing and surfing online.

For further reading: http://www.netgear.com/home/products/networking/wifi-adapters/WNA1000M.aspx ^[3]