Current M.2 Wifi recommendation

[jhenu]

@aztlan78
The problem is fixed now. Antennas were not seated properly. Now it works perfectly fine.
Solution: Guys if you come across WiFi or BT not working., Please check and make sure the antennas connection, m-PCIe connector are seated firmly not wobbling.

 

[aztlan78]

Thats great to hear!!!

 

[deanorth]

I have ordered those two from China too, I sincerely hope they will work on my Z270

 

[Casby]

Does anybody know the space required to use the adapter and card combo? Measurements of it would be very helpful indeed.
My motherboard layout might be restrictive. Asrock Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming K6 - User Manual Link

It says there is 3cm clearance for the WiFi module. Though if you look at the board layout, the ATX12v 8-pin just north of it.
My worry is if the Broadcom Apple Card hang over the adapter, not might not fit.

 

[fontanero]

Does anybody know the space required to use the adapter and card combo? Measurements of it would be very helpful indeed.
My motherboard layout might be restrictive. Asrock Fatal1ty Z370 Gaming K6 - User Manual Link

It says there is 3cm clearance for the WiFi module. Though if you look at the board layout, the ATX12v 8-pin just north of it.
My worry is if the Broadcom Apple Card hang over the adapter, not might not fit.

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You can see... https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/...00k-ga-z370n-wifi.240887/page-12#post-1740786

 

[Casby]

You can see... https://www.tonymacx86.com/threads/...00k-ga-z370n-wifi.240887/page-12#post-1740786

Thanks for that.

I actually picked up the BCM943602BAED/DW1830 m.2 card after some more research. But what happened was troubling. It's a few mm wider than its counterparts and actually would not fit in the key E slot on my motherboard (ASRock Fatal1ty z370 Gaming K6) due to clearance issues. I've included a picture.

So, I swapped the ASRock K6 for a Gigabyte Aorus Gaming 5. The Gigabyte comes with integrated Wifi in a little bracket which is also a bit too narrow. I'm cutting a little slit in the side with a Dremel to give it enough room for the chip to slide out through the back. Hopefully this works as I hope. I'll drop a photo of that once its finished.

 

[fontanero]

Hi, a extender or riser M2?

 

[Casby]

Swapped my ASRock for a Gigabyte Aorus Z370 Gaming 5. Used a dremel and cut a slit in the back of the WiFi/BT housing and put my DW1830 in.