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DELL

DELL DW1601 M.2 Wi-Fi Adapter Bluetooth 4.0 JN0P4

SKU CH-27MB-6Q9YS

M.2 wireless adapter adding WiGig, 802.11 a/b/g/n and Bluetooth 4.0 to select Dell Latitude and Precision laptops

  • TypeM.2 Wi-FI Adapter
  • Genuine Dell OEM card ensures reliable compatibility
  • Qualcomm Atheros QCA9005 chipset delivers 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth 4.0 provides wireless peripheral support
  • WiGig radio enables high-speed 60 GHz transfers
  • Fits listed Latitude and Precision laptop models

Dell DW1601 M.2 Wi-Fi Adapter

The Dell DW1601 is a genuine OEM wireless card that adds WiGig and Bluetooth 4.0 to compatible Dell laptops. It uses a PCI Express Half Mini Card interface with the Qualcomm Atheros QCA9005 chipset.

Compatibility and limitations

This card fits specific Latitude models including the 6430u, E5540, E5440, E7240 and E7440 plus Precision M4800 and M6800 workstations. It is not suitable for laptops outside this list or for systems requiring a newer Wi-Fi standard than 802.11 a/b/g/n.

Deciding specification

The Qualcomm Atheros QCA9005 chipset delivers 802.11 a/b/g/n plus ad WiGig radio and Bluetooth 4.0 in a single half-height module. This combination determines whether the adapter matches your laptop's slot and wireless requirements.

Highlights

  • Genuine Dell OEM card ensures reliable compatibility
  • Qualcomm Atheros QCA9005 chipset delivers 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi
  • Bluetooth 4.0 provides wireless peripheral support
  • WiGig radio enables high-speed 60 GHz transfers
  • Fits listed Latitude and Precision laptop models

Specifications

BrandDell
TypeM.2 Wi-FI Adapter

Questions about this item

Does the DW1601 run hot or draw much power when left on all day?

The DW1601 is a low-power half-height mini card designed for laptop use, so heat and power draw stay minimal during continuous operation.

What slot and antenna setup must my laptop already have for this card to work?

Your laptop needs a free PCI Express half mini card slot and two antenna leads connected to the DW1601's RF connectors.

Will the DW1601 work alongside the older Wi-Fi hardware in my Latitude E5440?

The DW1601 replaces the factory wireless card in the Latitude E5440, providing 802.11 a/b/g/n plus WiGig and Bluetooth 4.0 in one module.

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