Yes, there are M.2 cards that support both 4G and WiFi.

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CasqerMedQ
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07-05-2016, 04:01 PM

Hey, I'm looking to add a built-in 4G modem to my laptop. There are options available, but they usually require an M.2 slot which isn't present on my machine. The WiFi card is M.2 compatible, so maybe a combo card that supports both WiFi and 4G would be perfect. Anyone know of such a device?

CasqerMedQ

07-05-2016, 04:01 PM #1

FureaMC
Senior Member

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07-05-2016, 04:42 PM

From what I understand, Wi-Fi and modem use different chipsets. You can choose either, though I haven’t encountered both.

FureaMC

07-05-2016, 04:42 PM #2

From what I understand, Wi-Fi and modem use different chipsets. You can choose either, though I haven’t encountered both.

Bunny_Boogie
Junior Member

07-10-2016, 02:05 AM

The two distinct chipsets arise from the fact that WiFi and LTE operate on completely different frequency bands. This also implies that separate antenna configurations would be necessary, as sharing a single antenna isn't feasible. According to what I know, there isn't an M.2 card available at this time.

Bunny_Boogie

07-10-2016, 02:05 AM #3

ketman34
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07-10-2016, 05:02 AM

The straightforward approach is to identify your primary device and connect it via a USB dongle, such as the 4G module in M.2 or mini PCIe, paired with a mini Wi-Fi adapter.

ketman34

07-10-2016, 05:02 AM #4

The straightforward approach is to identify your primary device and connect it via a USB dongle, such as the 4G module in M.2 or mini PCIe, paired with a mini Wi-Fi adapter.