Wifi Suggestion for Latitude 5590

[npolite]

Hi All,

 

I'm looking to get a replacement card that works with Monterey. I think the DW1560 or the 1830 will work (I believe I have A key). Are there any gotchas with these cards so I don't get the incorrect one? I think the DW1830 should fit but some people were complaining about disconnects from wifi in the XPS 15 laptops. I would appreciate any suggestions. Not looking to break the bank as I don't need super speed (currently have a DW1820 which is not compatible). 

 

Thanks 

Edited April 7, 2022 by npolite
Typo

[Hervé]

If laptop has sufficient space for it, go for an Apple BCM94360CS2 on an M.2 adapter:

https://osxlatitude.com/forums/topic/16122-apple-bcm94360cs2-in-hackintosh-laptops-a-great-possible-alternative-but

 

Failing that, consult the list of M.2 cards posted in this very section.

[npolite]

I purchased this off of Amazon to see if it would work in my WWAN slot. It seems to be off and won't go in. 

 

https://www.amazon.com/BCM94360CS2-BCM943224PCIEBT2-Wireless-Adapter-Macbook/dp/B073W8VKMB/ref=sr_1_7?crid=HA8AAG1L3K9C&keywords=BCM94360CS2&qid=1649526988&s=electronics&sprefix=bcm94360cs2+%2Celectronics%2C71&sr=1-7

 

The description says it's M.2 and I believe the WWAN slot is also a M.2 in my 5590. I would assume you don't need to cut off the E key

 

This does fit in the WLAN slot.

[Hervé]

You need to Google about M.2 slots; they're of different types with different keys (A, E, A+E, B, M, B+M) and for different usages: WLAN (typically A&E key), WWAN (typically B key), NVME/SATA (typically B&M key), etc. Meantime, you may look at this: https://www.delock.de/infothek/M.2/M.2_e.html

 

Your adapter board can only go in your WLAN slot where your current Wireless card is.