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Hi.
I have a 6570b running 10.11.4 (haven't updated yet) and I'm currently running a non-AC supported Broadcom Card (which I can't remember the model tbh, so i'll edit this later and update it even though it's not relevant). I was searching for a compatible AC card and it seems my options are:
a) The expensive 94360CD + Adapter for Mini-PCIe
or
b) The inexpensive 94360HMB
From what I've understood after reading Toleda's Mini-PCIe Guide, the 94360CD should work OOB (since my bios has no wifi-whitelist) while the 94360HMB will need some tinkering with the device ID (so I'll have to keep using Rehabman's fine FakePCIID.kext as I have to do nowadays with my current card). I don't really need the bluetooth part of the cards since the laptop has a supported BT 4.0 card already installed.
While money is tight, I could go the extra mile and order the 94360CD + Adapter but I have a few doubts and as such I'm looking for some input from the community.
1) Is the 94360CD(+Adapter) really plug and play (Wifi-wise)?
2) Will it fit in the 6570b's wifi space?
3) do the 94360HMB that are on ebay (china) use the same normal connectors? I seem to remember seeing one with some tiny adaptor cables.
4) If you were me, what would you do?
Thanks!
I have a 6570b running 10.11.4 (haven't updated yet) and I'm currently running a non-AC supported Broadcom Card (which I can't remember the model tbh, so i'll edit this later and update it even though it's not relevant). I was searching for a compatible AC card and it seems my options are:
a) The expensive 94360CD + Adapter for Mini-PCIe
or
b) The inexpensive 94360HMB
From what I've understood after reading Toleda's Mini-PCIe Guide, the 94360CD should work OOB (since my bios has no wifi-whitelist) while the 94360HMB will need some tinkering with the device ID (so I'll have to keep using Rehabman's fine FakePCIID.kext as I have to do nowadays with my current card). I don't really need the bluetooth part of the cards since the laptop has a supported BT 4.0 card already installed.
While money is tight, I could go the extra mile and order the 94360CD + Adapter but I have a few doubts and as such I'm looking for some input from the community.
1) Is the 94360CD(+Adapter) really plug and play (Wifi-wise)?
2) Will it fit in the 6570b's wifi space?
3) do the 94360HMB that are on ebay (china) use the same normal connectors? I seem to remember seeing one with some tiny adaptor cables.
4) If you were me, what would you do?
Thanks!