Closed ithakaa closed 3 years ago
Hi @ithakaa, Sorry about the confusion. The built-in Intel WiFi/BT doesn't support as well as a genuine Apple card, even if there's a project, allowing you to use Intel BT/WiFi on Mac.
I prefer to use an Apple card for better usability. However, NUC8 uses an IPEX1 connector. So you can either buy a BCM94360CS2 card and use the original antenna, or buy a BCM94360CD with built-in antenna replaced.
. If you only have two antenna, you will then need to share 2.4GHz port for both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi/2.4Ghz
I hope the image can clarify a bit. (see the size and the number of connectors)
HI
I have the BCM94360CS2 installed and WiFi is working without issue, it's fantastic
I've installed my own antenna to the two ports on the BCM94360CS2 so am wondering if I need to disconnect the two antenna from the soldered on board ?
I definitely have disabled the onboard WiFI/BT so this is my confusion
I definitely have disabled the onboard WiFI/BT so this is my confusion
If you have disabled the onboard Wi-Fi/BT, then it should be alright. No conflicts. But I wonder why you need to install extra antenna. BCM94360CS2 should be able to use the Intel antenna.
But I wonder why you need to install extra antenna. BCM94360CS2 should be able to use the Intel antenna.
yes, well, thats a good question, I will use the internal antenna and see what happens
BCM94360CS2 (2 antenna IPEX4 connector) Wi-Fi/Bluetooth + M.2 NGFF Key B+M Adapter. Intel antenna replacement is NOT required but 2.4 GHz will have conflicts with bluetooth as they share the same connector.
What does this mean ? Do we need to remove the internal cables from the soldered WiFI/BT card ?