Hello,
@max506.
First off, thank you so very much for your posts regarding installing the Intell AX200 wifi module into your NEO N42C-4 computer.
I am new to the mini computer genre...and particularly the Minix NEON42C-4 model with AC3168 Wi Fi 5 internal wireless adapter (which I own).
Any help you would give me in the following issues would be greatly and gratefully appreciated.
1. First off, regarding your above comment (i.e., "But I have the following issue. When I restart MINIX the wifi module does not work. Module does not present in the Device Manager.
If I set power off and then turn on - wifi works well.
If I move my MINIX to sleep mode and than back - wifi works well. "),
I 'm not certain what you mean by "When I restart MINIX...". Are you referring to choosing the "Restart"option when the computer is running (i.e., as as opposed to a "Shutdown" option? And then later physically turning on the computer and booting up the computer?) If so, I can certainly live with a cold "Shutdown" option if that allows the Intel AX 6 wireless adapter to be recognized and used by the Minix NEO N42C-4 computer.
WHAT FOLLOWS ARE, ADMITTEDLU, NEWBIE QUESTIONS. I am a newbie to WiFi 6, the NEO N42C-4 and to this website forum. This is my fIrst post on this site. I hope that I did not break any forum rules and/or violate any protocols.
2. In order to achieve Wi Fi 6 spec speeds, must ALL your computers (on the same network) both have A) a Wi Fi 6 wireless adapter (and/or be hardwired directly from the computer (that has a 10/100/1000 ethernet connection connected directly to the router, and B) also be a WiFi 6 capable computer?
I am running an ARRIS S33 modem (2.5 gbps specs) with a Wi Fi 6 NETGEAR AX 6 router (i.e., RAX45 router).
My NEO N42C-4 computer is in the kitchen and approximately 40 feet away from the router (in the living room). By itself, the NEO is getting 0.53 mbps. If brought into the living room (5 feet away from the router), wirelessly, I seem to recall that I got approx 83 mbps and, if instead hardwired directly into the router, I seem to recall that I got approximately either 283 mbps or 343mbps. All the forgoing are miserably slow on my 1gb (1,000 mbps) ISP (Comcast) delivered speed.
3. I I have two computers hooked up in my network (one being the NEO with its current AC3168 Wi Fi 5 wireless adapter and the other computer being3 a desktop computer with an 10+ year old Gigabyte motherboard...and with an external Asus N53 (i.e., a 802.11n) Wireless adapter. Even hard wired to the router with either, I cannot begin to approach 1000mbps speed.
I am retiring the Gigabyte computer and buying a new Dell Wi Fi 6 computer. However, I would still like to run the NEO either with its existing AC3168 Wi Fi 5 wireless router or with the Intel AX6 wireless adapter you installed in your Minix. I prefer the Intel AX6 you mentioned. However, IF I CONTINUE TO RUN THE MINIX NEO N42C-4 WIRELESS ADAPTER (with the new Dell Wi Fi 6 computer), will the NEO Wi Fi 5 cripple the new Dell Wi Fi 6 computer so that the Dell will not be able to achieve optimum Wi Fi 6 speeds?
4. Finally, I assume that I can buy the Intex AX 6 wireless adapter you purchased can be purchased from Amazon. Or do you recommend a different source and/or a different AX6 model? Will the swap out for the old AC3188 wireless adapter be an easy plug and play swap out?
Again, thanks for all the help that you might be willing to offer in these regards. It will be greatly and gratefully appreciated
msturgfish.
P.S. If necessary, I am prepared to buy and install either the Netgear Nighthawk mk63 Wi Fi 6 mesh system (one mk60 router and two satellites) ,or, if absolutely necessary, an Orbi Wi Fi 6 RBK753S mesh system (one router and two satellites). Wireless if reasonabley good speed; hardwired if absolutely necessary.