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Corn Electronics

Corn Electronics AX210NGW Wi-Fi 6E Bluetooth 5.2 M.2 2230 Key E Wi-Fi adapter

SKU CH-Z48Y-8KAC2 MPN AX210NGW

Adds Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 via an Intel AX210 M.2 2230 Key E module, reaching 2400 Mbps on 5 GHz and 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz with 160 MHz channels on Windows 10 64-bit or Linux

  • TypeM.2 Wi-FI Adapter
  • StandardsIEEE 802.11ax/ac
  • Wireless Data Rates3000Mbps
  • InterfaceM.2 Key E
  • Frequency Band2.4Ghz/5Ghz/6Ghz
  • System RequirementsWindows 10*64bit / Linux
  • Wi-Fi 6E adds 6 GHz band for less congestion
  • Up to 2400 Mbps on 5 GHz with 160 MHz channel
  • Bluetooth 5.2 connects peripherals without extra dongle
  • MU-MIMO and OFDMA serve multiple devices at once
  • M.2 2230 Key E fits compatible laptop and desktop slots

What this adapter adds

The Corn Electronics AX210NGW is an M.2 2230 Key E module that brings Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.2 to a compatible laptop or desktop. It operates on 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz bands with a maximum wireless data rate of 3000Mbps. The card requires a 64-bit Windows 10 or Linux installation.

When the upgrade makes sense

It replaces an older 802.11ac or single-band card when the router supports 160MHz channels and 802.11ax on 5GHz or 6GHz. The jump is worth it if you need the 2400Mbps 5GHz link speed or the 574Mbps 2.4GHz rate and your motherboard has a Key E slot that does not use Intel CNVi.

Who should buy and who should not

Suitable for builders with a spare M.2 Key E socket on a Samsung, Dell, Acer, Asus, MSI or Clevo system running Windows 10 64-bit or Linux. Not for owners of Lenovo or HP laptops, ThinkPad or IBM machines, or any board where the Key E slot is wired for Intel CNVi. Also unsuitable for Windows 7, 8 or 8.1 users.

Highlights

  • Wi-Fi 6E adds 6 GHz band for less congestion
  • Up to 2400 Mbps on 5 GHz with 160 MHz channel
  • Bluetooth 5.2 connects peripherals without extra dongle
  • MU-MIMO and OFDMA serve multiple devices at once
  • M.2 2230 Key E fits compatible laptop and desktop slots

Specifications

BrandIntel
ModelAX210
TypeM.2 Wi-FI Adapter
StandardsIEEE 802.11ax/ac
Wireless Data Rates3000Mbps
InterfaceM.2 Key E
Frequency Band2.4Ghz/5Ghz/6Ghz
System RequirementsWindows 10*64bit / Linux

Questions about this item

Does the M.2 2230 Key E slot need to support CNVi for this adapter to work?

No, the adapter is not compatible with M.2 Key E slots that use Intel CNVi integrated Wi-Fi/BT; it requires a standard M.2 Key E socket without CNVi.

Which operating systems must be installed before the driver will load?

Only Microsoft Windows 10 64-bit and Linux are supported; Windows 7, 8 and 8.1 will not load the driver.

When should the antenna cables be checked or replaced to keep the 3000Mbps link rate?

Inspect the two antenna pigtails whenever the system is opened; replace them if the connectors are loose or the coaxial cable shows kinks or shielding damage.

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