AR9462 / AR5B22 - 802.11N Dual Band Half Mini PCIe WiFi Bluetooth 4.0 Card
Description
The AR9462 / AR5B22 is a half-size Mini PCIe wireless card for compatible laptops, embedded computers, industrial PCs, mini PCs, thin clients, kiosks, POS systems, and custom builds that use a Half Mini PCIe WLAN slot.
This card is based on the Qualcomm Atheros AR9462 / AR5B22 chipset and provides dual-band 802.11N WiFi with Bluetooth 4.0 support. It supports both 2.4GHz and 5GHz wireless networks and uses two antenna connections for proper dual-band operation.
What’s Included
1 x Half Mini PCIe WiFi Bluetooth Card
Technical Specifications
Product Type: Wireless Network Card
Chipset: Qualcomm Atheros AR9462 / AR5B22
Wireless Standard: 802.11a/b/g/n
WiFi Type: Dual Band
Frequency Bands: 2.4GHz / 5GHz
Wireless Speed: Up to 300Mbps per band / 600Mbps combined marketing speed
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0
Form Factor: Half Mini PCIe / Half-Height Mini PCI Express
Interface: Mini PCIe for WiFi / USB signaling for Bluetooth
Antenna Connectors: 2 x U.FL / IPEX-style antenna connectors
Security Support: WPA / WPA2 and standard wireless security protocols
Operating System Support: Windows / Linux depending on driver availability
Use Type: Laptop / Embedded / Industrial / Mini PC / Kiosk / POS / Custom Build / Wireless Upgrade
Key Features
☑️ Qualcomm Atheros AR9462 / AR5B22 wireless chipset
☑️ Dual-band 2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi support
☑️ 802.11a/b/g/n wireless compatibility
☑️ Bluetooth 4.0 combo card functionality
☑️ Half Mini PCIe form factor for compatible systems
☑️ Two antenna connectors for dual-band wireless operation
☑️ Suitable for laptops, embedded systems, industrial PCs, mini PCs, kiosks, POS systems, and custom builds
☑️ Useful replacement for many AR9462 / AR5B22-based wireless cards
Related Accessories / Cross-Sell Options
Extended Range Wireless Antenna for 2.4GHz / 5GHz Internal Half-Height Mini PCIe WiFi Bluetooth Cards - use with compatible Half Mini PCIe WiFi Bluetooth cards when replacing missing, damaged, weak, or low-signal internal antenna leads.
Confirmed Compatibility
Please note that the following list is not exhaustive. Compatibility depends on your system’s specific configuration. It’s essential to verify compatibility with your system or motherboard manufacturer prior to installation.
✔️ Half Mini PCIe Wireless Card Slots: Compatible with systems that use a Half Mini PCIe WLAN slot and support AR9462 / AR5B22 WiFi Bluetooth combo cards
✔️ Alienware Systems: Alienware 14 R1 / 17 R1 / 18 R1 / M14x / M14x R2 / M17x / M18x with compatible Half Mini PCIe wireless support
✔️ XPS Systems: XPS 13 L322X / XPS 14 L421X / XPS 15 L521X / XPS 18 1810 / XPS One 2720 with compatible Half Mini PCIe wireless support
✔️ HP EliteBook Series: EliteBook 2170p / EliteBook Folio 9470m when using an approved AR9462 WLAN module such as HP spare 676786-001
✔️ HP ProBook Series: ProBook 4440s / 4445s / 4540s / 4545s when using an approved AR9462 WLAN module such as HP spare 676786-001
✔️ Lenovo ThinkPad Chromebook Series: ThinkPad X131e Chromebook configurations that list AR5B22 / AR9462 wireless support
✔️ Lenovo IdeaPad Series: IdeaPad S210 / S210 Touch / S215 / S215 Touch configurations that list AR5B22 / AR9462 wireless support
✔️ Lenovo Miix Series: Miix 2 11 configurations that list AR5B22 / AR9462 wireless support
✔️ Acer Aspire / Ultrabook Systems: Select Aspire and M-Series ultrabook configurations using AR5B22 / AR9462 Half Mini PCIe wireless cards
✔️ Embedded / Industrial Systems: Compatible with embedded computers, SBC-based systems, fanless PCs, panel PCs, automation controllers, rugged systems, machine-control systems, and custom OEM systems with Half Mini PCIe wireless support
✔️ Mini PCs / Thin Clients: Compatible with select mini PCs, thin clients, zero clients, digital signage players, and compact systems using Half Mini PCIe wireless cards
✔️ Kiosk / POS Systems: Compatible with select kiosks, payment terminals, register systems, ticketing machines, checkout stations, and self-service terminals with Half Mini PCIe wireless expansion
✔️ Networking / Appliance Systems: Compatible with select firewall appliances, routers, VPN appliances, network monitoring systems, and compact network devices using Half Mini PCIe wireless modules
✔️ Custom Builds / OEM Systems: Compatible with custom computer builds, embedded designs, repair projects, and OEM equipment designed for Half Mini PCIe WiFi Bluetooth combo cards
Interchangeable / Replacement Part Numbers
AR9462, AR5B22, Qualcomm Atheros AR9462, Qualcomm Atheros AR5B22, Killer Wireless-N 1202, Killer 1202, CTJ7G, 0CTJ7G, CN-0CTJ7G, DW1901, K2GW5, 0K2GW5, T77H348, PPD-AR5B22, AW-AB116H, AW-NB110H, AEH-AR9462-LC, AEH-AR9462-LX, AEH-AR9462-LXB, U98Z106.00, 676786-001, 676690-001, WCBN611AH, WCBN611AH-L6, DHXA-222, AR9462-HMC
Compatible Brands / Replacement Use
This card can replace many AR9462 / AR5B22-based Half Mini PCIe WiFi Bluetooth cards when the chipset, form factor, antenna layout, BIOS support, and operating system driver support match.
Common compatible versions include Qualcomm Atheros AR9462 / AR5B22, Killer Wireless-N 1202, AzureWave AW-AB116H / AW-NB110H, Foxconn AR9462 / AR5B22, Lite-On WCBN611AH Series, AIRETOS AEH-AR9462 Series, Unex DHXA-222, and other equivalent AR9462 / AR5B22 Half Mini PCIe WiFi Bluetooth cards.
Common replacement use includes laptop WiFi replacement, Bluetooth repair or upgrade, embedded system WiFi, industrial PC wireless modules, mini PC wireless replacement, kiosk / POS wireless modules, network appliance wireless expansion, and custom build wireless networking.
Fit Notes
- This card is for systems that use a Half Mini PCIe wireless slot.
- This card is not compatible with M.2 / NGFF wireless slots.
- This card is not an mSATA SSD, M.2 SSD, Mini PCIe storage card, or full-size PCIe desktop card.
- Bluetooth functionality requires the Mini PCIe slot to support USB signaling for Bluetooth.
- Two antenna cables are recommended for proper dual-band WiFi operation.
- For best wireless performance, two antenna leads are recommended. If your system has missing, damaged, or weak antenna cables, a compatible replacement antenna may be required.
- Some systems may require the original antenna wires, screw, bracket, or retaining hardware to be reused.
- Some HP and Lenovo systems may enforce BIOS WLAN whitelists and only accept specific approved wireless module IDs or spare part numbers.
- For HP systems listed above, verify the approved spare part number such as 676786-001 before ordering.
- For Lenovo systems listed above, verify that AR5B22 / AR9462 is an approved wireless module for your exact model.
- Wireless performance depends on antenna quality, antenna placement, drivers, router compatibility, and system configuration.
- Driver installation may be required depending on the operating system.
- Always verify your existing card part number, system model, slot type, antenna connectors, and BIOS compatibility before purchasing.
