Broadcom WiFi/Bluetooth [Guide]

[markoskz]

Of course I just finished the build last weekend. Has anybody posted replacing the Intel M2 with a Broadcom in the same slot? If so, do you know the model? Ive seen a lot of chatter about cards that wont fit in the slot. I have one PCI vacant that I could use, if it boils down to it. Contemplating returning the dongle.
Thanks for the not so good news!

Hi. There are many users who reported that replacing the WiFi + BT card with a Broadcom Bcm943602cs + adapter, functioned natively OOB, but for the z370n. On the h370n card you cannot, because you have Intel CNVi.

H370N with CNVi
https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/H370N-WIFI-rev-10#sp

Z370N without CNVi
https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z370N-WIFI-rev-10#sp

 

[MadDan]

Hi. There are many users who reported that replacing the WiFi + BT card with a Broadcom Bcm943602cs + adapter, functioned natively OOB, but for the z370n. On the h370n card you cannot, because you have Intel CNVi.

H370N with CNVi
https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/H370N-WIFI-rev-10#sp

Z370N without CNVi
https://www.gigabyte.com/Motherboard/Z370N-WIFI-rev-10#sp

Hi,
Clarifying your response. I had seen a YT video where a Wifi+BT card was removed (on the back panel, in the shielded case), and replaced with a Broadcom card; reusing the shield and antenna connectors; no adapter required. This assumes that the replacement card fits in the vacated slot. I'm perplexed b/c I can't get BT working with a dongle, unless I physically remove the CNVi chip; I have not done this yet. I bought the Mobo b/c it was supposed to support BT in MacOS. Live and learn. Guess I can always add a Wifi+BT PCI card. Just trying to explore my options.

 

[toleda]

I bought the Mobo b/c it was supposed to support BT in MacOS.

Where does it say that?

 

[MadDan]

Where does it say that?

Hi,
This is copied from the Buyers Guide on this site, for a Customac Mini and Customac Mini Deluxe: "Please note, the included Intel m.2 card includes both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth but only the bluetooth features are available under macOS. For continuity and handoff support in macOS, please see this thread". Today I see that my Mobo (Gigabyte H370N) has been replaced with the Gigabyte Z370 board, but they both stated that WIFI would not work, but BT would. I opted for the small Mobo with the notion that I could connect to ethernet via LAN, and that BT would work OOB. That's why Ive been canvasing to see if someone in the know, could tell me how to enable the BT functionality. The dongle route isn't working due to the conflict with the CNVi chip, and I'm leery about disassembling my build to remove the chip, just to see if the dongle works. I'm hoping you can give me some good news!

 

[toleda]

see if someone in the know, could tell me how to enable the BT functionality.

Search: search working Intel BT
Intel BT, off topic.

 

[MadDan]

Search: search working Intel BT
Intel BT, off topic.

No success finding anything helpful re: Intel BT. Went ahead and removed the CNVi chip. I have BT with the dongle, but it seems spotty at best. Was able to connect my keyboard, but it soon loses connection. Doesn't seem like the dongle route is going to work out. Not sure if there's any fix to correct. Might go ahead and purchase the Fenvi PCI Wifi/BT. Reviews seem to indicate it works well with Hackintosh. Comments/suggestions?

 

[toleda]

Comments/suggestions?

Your choice is PCIe or M.2 for WiFi. Cost/benefit for PCIe slot is much greater with a graphics card.

 

[TheAngryYeti]

If I get up and running, will a wireless dongle work for WiFi?

I apparently got the wrong WiFi chip for my board and can’t get suggestions for a replacement chip.

-Sin

 

[toleda]

will a wireless dongle work for WiFi?

Rules: • Profiles need to contain at least your primary system to assist others with helping you.
This thread, supported: Broadcom m.2, mini PCIe, PCIe x1
Dongles, off topic

 

[TheAngryYeti]

I apologize for my signature. I edited yet again. Hopefully it shows.

So, no wireless single talk here? Ok.

Then I ask this: can I use the built in Ethernet port on the mobo as is without Kexts?

-Sin

Build: Asus ROG Strix H370-I, intel i5-8400, 16Gbx2 (32Gb) ddr4 2133