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September 24th, 2021 07:00

Making an Optiplex wireless enabled?

Hi - Am thinking of buying a new Optiplex tower or small form for standalone use

 

My understanding is that these PCs do not come wireless enabled.

 

My questions are how easy is to make these PC's wireless enabled for use with Vodafone dongle/mifi device.

What components would I need to purchase? How would I fit them

 

Any advice appreciated.

  • redxps630

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    Posted September 24th, 2021 09:00

    by new optiplex do you mean New models?  optiplex 7080 and the like is equipped with wireless.

    optiplex-7080-spec-sheet.pdf (delltechnologies.com)

    Wireless
    Ports
    Qualcomm® QCA61x4a 802.11ac dual band 2x2 + Bluetooth 5.0
    Qualcomm® QCA9377 802.11ac dual band 1x1 + Bluetooth 5.0
    Intel® Wi-Fi 6 AX201 2x2 (Gig+) + Bluetooth 5.1

     

    optiplex 7070 dell-optiplex-7070-specsheet.pdf (europc.co.uk)

    Networking4 Integrated Intel I219-LM Ethernet LAN 10/100/1000
    Qualcomm® QCA61x4A Dual-band 2x2 802.11ac Wireless with MU-MIMO + Bluetooth 4.2
    Intel® Wireless-AC 9560, Dual-band 2x2 802.11ac Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO + Bluetooth 5
    Intel® Wireless-AX 200, Dual-band 2x2 802.11ax Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO + Bluetooth 5

     

    7060 OptiPlex_7060_Spec_Sheet.pdf (dell.com)

    Networking4 Integrated Intel I219-LM Ethernet LAN 10/100/1000
    Qualcomm® QCA61x4A Dual-band 2x2 802.11ac Wireless with MU-MIMO + Bluetooth 4.2
    Intel® Wireless-AC 9560, Dual-band 2x2 802.11ac Wi-Fi with MU-MIMO + Bluetooth 5

    7050/7040/7020 wireless is optional Dell OptiPlex 7050 Spec Sheet (thetelecomshop.com)

    PowerPoint Presentation (uconn.edu) CSG-EN-XX-ALL-OptiPlex-7020-Technical-Spec-Sheet.pdf (dell.com)

    Networking
    Tower/Small Form Factor: Integrated Intel® i219-LM Ethernet LAN 10/100/1000; optional wireless: Intel® 8265 802.11ac+ Bluetooth 4.214 card

    Networking MT/SFF: Integrated Intel® i219-LM Ethernet LAN 10/100/1000; Optional wireless:802.11ac+ Bluetooth 4.1 card

    Networking Integrated Intel® I217LM Ethernet LAN 10/100/1000; supports optional wireless 802.11n card

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    Posted September 24th, 2021 11:00

    @tje1 

    Please press the blue Accept as Solution button below if this post answers your question.

    Easiest solution is Edimax EW-7811UAC 

    802.11AC Dualband Adapter with High Gain Antenna

    No drivers needed Plug and play.

     

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    Posted May 26th, 2024 15:30

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    Posted March 25th, 2025 14:11

    I have a dell optiplex 7040 (non sff) and have the same issue. Do you guys know how to enable Wireless Connection?