Intel AX201 (Dell) whitelist?

[ratdude747]

Running into an issue with a build. Adding an Intel Ax201 WiFi card to an itx system with an ASrock j3455-itx board (one of the many Topcat's been refurbishing). Bought 2 used cards for cheap off fleabay... Neither show up (PCIe WiFi or USB Bluetooth).

Both parts of the m2 slot are enabled. But I noticed both have DPNs (Dell part numbers) on the label. I've had issues in the past with Lenovo cards having whitelists (like the laptops themselves)... Has Dell done the same? I used to not have these issues with Dell, but I haven't done a Dell build since Ivy Bridge.

Anybody able to confirm this? Would like a sanity check before I buy different cards.

[lti]

Re: Intel AX201 (Dell) whitelist?

The AX201 is one of those weird CNVi cards, not regular PCIe. They use the same M.2 slot for some stupid reason, even though they aren't compatible. Then the interface keeps changing between chipsets, so different models of CNVi cards don't interchange.

[ratdude747]

Re: Intel AX201 (Dell) whitelist?

The AX201 is one of those weird CNVi cards, not regular PCIe. They use the same M.2 slot for some stupid reason, even though they aren't compatible. Then the interface keeps changing between chipsets, so different models of CNVi cards don't interchange.

Whoops... You'd think they'd change the slot keying but no...

Guess I need to read the spec sheets closer next time. Need a model ending in 0, not 1 .

Edit- I found a couple open box 9650's for 7 a pop shipped. Don't need WiFi-6... Edit2: cancelled order, those are also CNVi too.

[ratdude747]

Re: Intel AX201 (Dell) whitelist?

Found an ax200 for 15... Third time's the charm?

[Topcat]

Re: Intel AX201 (Dell) whitelist?

You should have said something....got a bin full of USB wifi adapters....

[ratdude747]

Re: Intel AX201 (Dell) whitelist?

You should have said something....got a bin full of USB wifi adapters....

I've never had good luck with USB wifi adapters. I thought I mentioned wanting to put a wifi card in it while I was over?

[Topcat]

Re: Intel AX201 (Dell) whitelist?

I've never had good luck with USB wifi adapters. I thought I mentioned wanting to put a wifi card in it while I was over?

I don't remember....
I was also going to see if you wanted a husqavara mower....but forgot....and you had your truck too. Aging sucks.

[ratdude747]

Re: Intel AX201 (Dell) whitelist?

I don't remember....
I was also going to see if you wanted a husqavara mower....but forgot....and you had your truck too. Aging sucks.

If nothing else I'll be back in September.