HELP WITH WIFI CARD FOR OPTIPLEX 9020 SFF..

Question

i have been using a wifi adapter but my internet keeps going out.what kind of card would i need to get built in wifi on my cpu?

ascendtek · Answer

Parts optimized for your system are no longer manufactured by Dell but you may be able locate them on sites like Parts-People or eBay.

Below is the official manual for your system.

https://dl.dell.com/topicspdf/optiplex-9020-desktop_owners-manual_en-us.pdf

You can see how to remove the WLAN (Wireless Local Area Network) card on Page 12 and Install a card on Page 13.

Additionally, you should also consider getting a Wifi extender, access point or use an ethernet connection.

anne_droid · Answer

Hi Best overall: Intel AX210-based PCIe card with low-profile bracket and external antennas. These are the most future-proof option in this class and are widely recommended in current buyer lists. Best Dell-friendly fit: A half-height PCIe x1 card that includes the bracket and antenna leads. Dell recommends an ASUS PCE-AX58BT for the 9020 SFF because it fits the chassis and supports Bluetooth via a USB connection. If you only need Wi‑Fi: A simple PCIe Wi‑Fi card avoids the Bluetooth header issue entirely and is the least troublesome retrofit path for the 9020 SFF. The 9020 SFF has a PCIe x1 slot available, so a half-height PCIe adapter is the right physical format. Bluetooth can be the awkward part: the SFF model typically does not have a spare internal USB header for the Bluetooth lead used by many combo cards, so you may need a USB header splitter or choose a card/setup that does not rely on that internal header. If you want the cleanest 'buy once, forget it' option, go with an Intel AX210-based low-profile PCIe card with a full antenna kit; if you want a specific proven model, the ASUS PCE-AX58BT is a solid match for the 9020 SFF. If Bluetooth is not important, a Wi‑Fi-only PCIe adapter is the least fiddly option for this machine.

redxps630 · Answer

Easiest is to use a modern wireless USB dongle from TPlink that has 1-2 antenna about 12-15 usd, not those tiny adapter usb that look like a small plug.

https://www.tp-link.com/us/home-networking/usb-adapter/archer-t2u-plus/

no advantage of using built in PCIe WiFi card compared to a good simple wireless dongle.

i use a dongle to test 9020 SFF all the time never a drop out issue, assuming clean Windows install which automatically installs WiFi driver

Chino de Oro · Answer

Just want to add suggestion.  If you have any old routers seating around, check for compatibility and turn on bridge mode to use it as wifi adapter.

bradthetechnut · Answer

'not those tiny adapter usb that look like a small plug.' Worked fine for me for years.  Depends on how close your PC is to the router.

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