Adding wireless to Asus A2000D

[Tuttle]

I'm looking for a cheap laptop, and I'm almost set on the A2000D listed at http://www.cworld.com.au/info.php?ID=115452. Only catch is no wireless.

I know this is a long shot, but does anyone know for sure whether installing an Intel PRO/Wireless 2200 (the MiniPCI card that the wireless models come with) would work? Or would I have to go the PCMCIA route to get wireless on it?

[Steve R Jones]

Doesn't look good:

"The Intel® PRO/Wireless network connection is the integrated Wireless LAN (WLAN) solution for Intel® Centrino™ mobile technology. The Intel PRO/Wireless network connection works in concert with the other Intel Centrino mobile technology components"

◊ Intel® PROSet for Wireless software may not be supported by your PC manufacturer. Check with your PC manufacturer for details on availability.


http://intel.com/products/mobiletech...rowireless.htm

[Tuttle]

Yeah, but what threw me was that wireless was listed as an option for the Athlon laptops on Asus' site, and the downloads for that model include drivers for the 2200.

I ended up ordering the laptop as-is; it was too good an offer to keep looking. I'll wait until it gets here next week and then see what I can get working in it.

[Steve R Jones]

If Asus is advertising it then there's hope...

I brought home a spare lappy from the office with the Pro Wireless and picked up a netgear router....Kind of fun to be able to pick it up and carry it into another room and still be connected..