M.2 WiFi Intel AX210 NGW Card with Bluetooth 5.3, WiFi 6E 2X2 MU-MIMO 5400Mbps Wireless Network Module, MIMO WiFi Card 802.11AX with Wpa3 Security Tri-Band for Laptop Windows10/11 64bit

This was a bit odd purchase. Even though this is an Intel branded WiFi adapter, when received, one would think that it's a Syoncon brand WiFi Adapter. It clearly states on the packaging "BRAND: SYONCON". On the photo of the WiFi Adapter, it clearly states Intel.Either way, this is an Intel WiFi adapter card that works great in the Dell XPS 9570 line of laptops.It'd be an understatement of saying this is extremely fast compared to the stock Killer WiFi that comes with the XPS 9570. Night and day doesn't even begin to describe zero latency and no hesitations, something the Killer WiFi has been doing since I purchased this Dell XPS 9570 32GB model four years ago.This is a must have. I can't begin to describe all the strange issues I've had with the Killer WiFi adapter of the years and all the different things I've tried to stabilize the issues. In the end, just not installing the WiFi app and running just the drivers was much better than using the Killer wireless suite.I switched out the NVME at the same time and installed Windows 11 Pro and no drivers were required for this wireless adapter. It states in the description that drivers should be downloaded prior to installing the WiFi adapter. YMMV.I do not use Bluetooth, so I can't state one way or the other on the performance of the "Bluetooth 5.3" printed on the label on the box it comes in.

Reflecting on the past year, I'm reminded of my last purchase on December 19, 2020 – the AX210NGW Wi-Fi 6E Card. This remarkable investment has proved its worth over time, delivering unparalleled connectivity and performance. From its tri-band capabilities to the advanced Bluetooth 5.3 technology, this card has consistently elevated my wireless experience. While I haven't yet ventured into testing it on Linux, its impressive compatibility with Windows 10 and Windows 11 serves as a testament to its durability. Looking back, this purchase has truly stood the test of time, providing steadfast connectivity in an ever-evolving digital landscape. Here's to another year of exceptional performance!

It is an excellent network card, the link speed (link speed) reaches up to 1.2Gb/s in the 5GHz (5.8) frequency. It works perfectly with WifiSlax, supports monitor mode, promiscuous mode, very important for auditing Wireless networks.Chipset Details: Intel Corporation Wi-Fi 6 AX210/AX211/AX411 160MHz (rev 1a).Driver Details: iwlwifiIf it does not work correctly on versions below Linux 5.1x you should update the driver to the latest version.

Update: I bought a second one of these cards to upgrade a Beelink SER 5800H from Wi-Fi 6 (AX) to Wi-Fi 6E. Once again, reconnecting antenna leads was a 10 minute challenge. The second card works fine also. However, having 2 6E standalone PC's brought my own misunderstanding to light. I had assumed that if the two machines were close together, they would communicate with each other at something close to the theoretical 6E speed. The cards are advertised as having "5400Mpbs" speed. Sort of true. Maybe. Some call it marketing hype. The machines do link to each other at a link speed of 2700/2700Mpbs. 2700+2700 = 5400. But doing a test with OpenSpeedTest Server disclosed speeds in the 810 Mpbs up/down range. What I learned was that these cards are MIMO 2 x2 cards. MIMO stands for multiple input/multiple output. They have two antennas not the four required for 4 x 4 MIMO to go full speed. Not a problem...just a feature that limits the maximum theoretical speed of 866 Mpbs. Most clients will be 2 x 2 devices (there are fancy 4 x 4 MIMO devices that won't work in my small PC's for a LOT more money). So my misguided expectation was that my two 6E devices would connect to each other far faster than is possible with this technology. I learned something and it isn't an expensive lesson.-----Original review which is unchanged:I bought this Wi-Fi card to upgrade my HP Elite Desk 705 G4 from Wi-Fi 5 (AC) to Wi-Fi 6E (AX) running Windows 11 Pro. I have a new 6E router and, given the price being right, felt it was a reasonable upgrade. The real challenge, and I have some experience with this, is reconnecting the antenna leads to the card. They must be pressed on "squarely" without too much force. I found that connecting them to the card before it is in the M2 socket worked best.I couldn't connect to Openspeed Test server on my PC. It was worked in the past to give benchmarks without involving my ISP but, perhaps because of settings on my new routers, it isn't working today. So the benchmarks below are from the HP PC to my ISP and don't reflect the full potential of the new card. When/if I resolve this, I will update this review.Will the card worked out of the box without installing a new driver, the PC didn't recognize the 6Ghz signal. Following the directions on the included instructions to download and install drivers directly from the Intel website solved that issue.Old Wi-Fi 5 card 5Ghz: down: 411 Mbps up: 11.2 MbpsNew Wi-Fi 6E card 5Ghz: down: 477 Mbps up: 11.2 MbpsNew Wi-Fi 6E card 6Ghz: down: 560 Mbps up: 11.6 MbpsMy ISP speed through an ethernet connection is 580 Mbps down and 11.8 Mbps upOther's results will vary based on proximity to the router and architecture of the home but I'm pleased to the improvement available on both the 5Ghz and 6Ghz bands. Totally worth the investment.Pro:1) Improved Wi-Fi bandwidth2) WPA3 securityCon:1) Installing card connections a bit tricky2) Had to download drivers from Intel website to enable 6Ghz band.I am very happy with my purchase.

While this may be branded Syoncon, as many others have pointed out it is indeed an Intel chip. I installed it into a hp dy2073dx. My install was a little different than most. Mainly because my system only comes with one antennae rather than two. The packaged directions leave a little bit to be desired and didn't explain what to do in this situation but it is rather plug & play. I originally hooked up the antennae to the "main" connector on the chip but my Bluetooth was dropping out so I switched it to "aux and I haven't had any problems since. I replaced the Realtek 8821ce chip that came with the laptop and there's a noticeable improvement. I also downloaded the Win11 drivers beforehand but I didn't need them.

Works file with all the laptop I upgrade. Had no problem using it. Good brand