Wireless Card for Slim Desktop

[MapleE.]

Hi:
For the 'Slim eMachine,' I got 'Wireless Card' from a local Staple and also
over Internet, but both are too large to fit the Slim eMachine.

Where should I look for this, .... 'Wireless Card' for slim eMachine, which
dimension is 12H x 11W x 4.5D?

Thanks for your help in advance.

 

[Elmo]

Hi:
For the 'Slim eMachine,' I got 'Wireless Card' from a local Staple and also
over Internet, but both are too large to fit the Slim eMachine.

Where should I look for this, .... 'Wireless Card' for slim eMachine, which
dimension is 12H x 11W x 4.5D?

Thanks for your help in advance.

Just a suggestion.. try a USB wireless device.

 

[MapleE.]

Thanks for the response.

I tried twice by hooking-up wireless devices, one is Linsky and other is
Netgear. Unfortunately, both didn't work on this, particular and slim
eMachine. Then, I contacted the maker and informed me that I need 'Wireless
Card,' otherwise there is NO wireless functionability.

Any suggestions, ... as much, which form of wireless card is compatible to
this, slim eMachine?

Thanks,

 

[John]

Elmo has said it. I'm going to say it again. Get an external USB wireless
adapter. You won't have to worry about size, shape etc. One last thing, if
you're using a 64-bit operating system, be sure that the wireless adapter
has a 64-bit driver.

 

[Paul]

What you need is a "low profile" PCI wireless adapter. Google it.
But the USB idea is a lot better.

In this picture, the PCI card printed circuit board is low profile.
The metal faceplate fastened to it, is "full sized" or regular
profile. Notice how much taller the faceplate is, than the printed circuit board (PCB).

http://images17.newegg.com/is/image/newegg/33-166-051-Z05?$S640W$

Also included in the package, is a "low profile faceplate". You
unscrew the regular height faceplate, then install the low profile
faceplate. Then, install the (now completely) low profile product
in the slim computer. Next, screw on the antenna (one or more
antennas, depending on the wifi standard you're using). Since that
example product is 802.11n, it has three antennas. Other wifi
cards might have one antenna.

When purchasing low profile products, you have to be very careful.
Some products have a low profile PCB, but the faceplate is regular
height (and useless to someone with a slim PC). In such a case,
the user may have to scramble around, trying to find a different
metal faceplate to screw onto the card. Some desperate people,
modify the existing metal faceplate, until it fits the computer
case. (Pounding, bending, drilling, grinding...)

So when you're shopping, make sure that not only is the PCB
material low profile, but that a low profile faceplate is
also included.

The faceplate is also part of securing the card in its electrical
slot. It may be tempting to just remove the faceplate and operate
the card without mechanical support. If you do so, you're asking
for trouble. If the card hops up out of the slot, the PCI bus
could be damaged.

*******

USB Wifi devices are also available, but read the customer reviews
before buying one.

Paul

 

[MapleE.]

Thanks all for the responses.

Paul:
There is NO similar item that see the picture you've shown, even though an
hour's search over the item this evening.

Most similar PCI Card is as follows:
"D-Link 1320 Wireless LAN Standard/Low Profile PCI Card"

Do you think this, above is compatible to the PC, 'Slim' eMachine?

Any other helpful informations and suggestions would be VERY appreciated.

Thanks,

 

[Paul]

Thanks all for the responses.

Paul:
There is NO similar item that see the picture you've shown, even though an
hour's search over the item this evening.

Most similar PCI Card is as follows:
"D-Link 1320 Wireless LAN Standard/Low Profile PCI Card"

Do you think this, above is compatible to the PC, 'Slim' eMachine?

Any other helpful informations and suggestions would be VERY appreciated.

Thanks,

The WDA-1320 includes a low profile faceplate. You said "1320", so I assume
it is this one. Newegg has pictures of the box contents. It is a b/g wifi,
with WEP and WPA (doesn't mention WPA2).

http://www.dlink.com/products/?sec=0&pid=475

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833127080&Tpk=wda-1320

Manual (WPA2 is mentioned here). Card dimensions 4.64" long x 2.13" x 0.34" thick.
Check the room available in your slim PC to be sure.

ftp://ftp.dlink.com/Wireless/wda1320/Manual/wda1320_manual_110.zip

Don't forget to read the product reviews. Then look for a good price
on it closer to home.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductReview.aspx?Item=N82E16833127080

Paul