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====== WLN-M ====== | ====== WLN-M ====== | ||
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+ | ===== What are the advantages of WLN-M over a conventional WLAN USB stick? ===== | ||
+ | * The M.2 card sits in the case and is better protected from tampering and theft. | ||
+ | * The integrated solution is more appealing. | ||
+ | * For the best possible efficiency the antenna should be at least 6cm long (half a wavelength at 2.4 GHz) which is a big advantage over the USB stick. | ||
+ | * This WLAN card is a Combo card which supports both WLAN and Bluetooth. | ||
+ | * The transmission protocol of the PCI-Express interface is less complex as compared to USB which helps keep processor load lower. | ||
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+ | ===== Upgrade the Shuttle NC03U WLAN module to WLN-M ===== | ||
+ | - Open the two NC03U covers from both sides. | ||
+ | - Disconnect current WLAN antenna connector.\\ {{: | ||
+ | - Undo three screws and remove the mainboard out of the chassis.\\ {{: | ||
+ | - Gently open the perforations for the WLAN antennas in the NC03U chassis.\\ {{: | ||
+ | - Unpack the Shuttle WLN-M accessory.\\ {{: | ||
+ | - Use the short cables (21 and 29 cm) from the WLN-M accessory. Put the SMA connectors of the antenna cables into the holes and fix them.\\ {{: | ||
+ | - Insert the mainboard again and fix it with three screws.\\ {{: | ||
+ | - Remove the currrent WLAN card. Insert the new WLAN card from the WLN-M accessory kit. Connect two antenna cables to the IPEX4 ports of the WLAN card.\\ {{: | ||
+ | - Install the chassis cover to the NC03U. | ||
+ | - Mount the two antennas to the SMA connectors - ready.\\ {{: | ||
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