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Green half-height Mini PCIe Wi-Fi card with gold edge connector and two antenna sockets

DELL

DELL Intel 5100 Draft N Wi-Fi adapter H006K

SKU CH-VNEQ-TVX1D

Half-height Mini PCI card adds dual-band 2.4 and 5 GHz Wi-Fi up to 270 Mbps for compatible Dell Precision, Latitude, Inspiron, Vostro, XPS and Studio laptops

  • InterfaceMini PCI
  • Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz for flexible connections
  • Supports 802.11 a/b/g/n up to 270 Mbps throughput
  • PCI Express Half Mini Card fits Mini PCI slots
  • Compatible with Precision M2400 M4400 M6400 M6500
  • Works with Inspiron 1320 1427 1440 1545 1570 1470

Compatible Dell Laptops

This Intel 5100 Draft N Wi-Fi adapter fits a wide range of Dell Precision, Latitude, Inspiron, Vostro, Studio and XPS laptops. Supported models include the Precision M2400, M4400, M6400 and M6500, Latitude E6400, E6410, E6500, E6510, XT2 and XFR variants, plus Inspiron 1320, 1427, 1440, 1470, 1545 and 1570. It installs into a Mini PCI slot using a PCI Express Half Mini Card form factor. The Dell part number is H006K.

Thermals and Power

The card operates on dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequencies with support for IEEE 802.11a, b, g and n standards. As a low-power wireless adapter, it draws minimal power from the laptop bus and produces no audible noise. Normal wireless activity generates negligible heat inside the chassis. No active cooling is required for typical office or home use.

Sustained Load Behaviour

Under continuous data transfer the adapter maintains 802.11n speeds up to 270mbps across both frequency bands. The quad-mode A, B, G, N support keeps the link stable during extended sessions. Performance stays consistent without thermal throttling because the component runs cool. Buyers needing faster Wi-Fi standards or Bluetooth functionality should look elsewhere.

Highlights

  • Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz for flexible connections
  • Supports 802.11 a/b/g/n up to 270 Mbps throughput
  • PCI Express Half Mini Card fits Mini PCI slots
  • Compatible with Precision M2400 M4400 M6400 M6500
  • Works with Inspiron 1320 1427 1440 1545 1570 1470

Specifications

BrandIntel
Model512AN_HMW
InterfaceMini PCI

Questions about this item

How do I install the PCI Express Half Mini Card into the Mini PCI slot and which step is often missed?

Insert the card at an angle into the Mini PCI slot, press down until it clicks, then secure it with the screw; the step often missed is connecting the two antenna cables to the MAIN and AUX terminals.

What maintenance will the Intel 512AN_HMW wireless card need over time?

No routine maintenance is required; if the card fails or wireless standards change, the whole module is replaced as a single unit.

What is the first throughput limit reached during sustained transfers on this Draft N adapter?

The 802.11n link tops out at 270 mbps, so sustained throughput will hit that ceiling before any other bottleneck appears.

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