@Daniel. You could buy a wifi module… but which module? There are hundreds. I use a USB 3 mini-wifi dongle (AC600). In the future we’ll see AC1200 and higher from dongles.
@Robert. That dongle has good specs, but it’s alot to carry around. I like the nano-dongles that stay in the USB port.
@Daniel. The antennas will work with that wifi modem, but the unknown element is whether the modem will work in the M.2 slot. Note that disclaimer “won’t work in Lenovo notebooks” in the modem specs.
If the OEM wifi module in the X2 Pro is socketed, then the best solution is to replace that module. If it’s SMD… SOL.
@Robert. That dongle has good specs, but it’s alot to carry around. I like the nano-dongles that simple stay in the USB port. @Daniel. The antennas will work with that wifi modem, but the unknown element is whether the modem will work in the M.2 slot. Note that disclaimer “won’t work in Lenovo notebooks” in the modem specs. If the OEM wifi module in the X2 Pro is socketed, then the best solution is to replace module. If it’s SDM… SOL.
Ok, thats true, but look at this. This item says its compatible with many laptops, like dell, asus etc. But it says that it doesnt work with lenovo. Maybe there something special with lenovo laptops that just dont work with NGFF cards?
Daniel, your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to put an Intel or Braodcom M.2 card in your X2 Pro and post the results. 🙂 I would lean toward trying the Intel 7265… much more common in notebooks.
OEMs often rig pinouts or firmware so that only their products work. HP, Dell, Lenovo … all do it, but Apple takes it to high art.
hmm, I guess I could give it a shot. When my next paycheck comes l´ll buy the intel card. But you are sure that the antennas will work with that card. Or do you have a better suggestion? From aliexpress or so?
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