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November 27th, 2019 06:00

Wifi Adapter for OptiPlex 3020M

I picked up a used OptiPlex 3020M that came with a single band Realtek RTL8723BE 802.11 bgn wifi card and not the Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 802.11 ac/a/b/g/n wireless half mini card that the service tag claims was sold with the original. As I'm using it in an environment that has only 5 GHz connectivity I'm using a USB DLink AC1200 dual band adapter as a workaround.

But if I find a used Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 half mini card will any of them work properly with this unit and be correctly recognized by the BIOS? Or does Dell use 7260 cards that are somehow modified to be compatible with their computers? It would just be nice to put make the unit's built-in wifi 5 GHz compatible and free up the USB port.

For example, would something like this work? :

https://www.amazon.ca/Intel-Wireless-AC-Network-Bluetooth-7260-HMWWB-R/dp/B00N7474CS/

Thanks to anyone who can help

Russell

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November 27th, 2019 07:00

The card you listed would not work as the port is an M.2 on the 3020. Try this one instead.

Table 8. Cards Feature Specification

  WLAN card

Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 (M.2)

802.11 ac

Bluetooth 4.0

WiDi (Wireless Display)

  • NOTE: For optimal performance, it is recommended to use the wireless display feature with an access point that supports 5 GHz standard.

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November 27th, 2019 07:00

Thanks JOcean

I'll open the unit later today to confirm the card size is the same as what's in there.
But the M.2 connection is important to know!

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November 27th, 2019 08:00

Glad to help out and FYI, I am in Canada as well. Amazon.ca is my best friend (and my wife's).

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