ADVANTECH AIW-169BR-GX1 Olution Based on Realtek
Product Usage Instructions
- Locate the M.2 2230 Key A/E slot on your device.
- Insert the AIW-169BR-GX1 card into the slot carefully.
- Secure the card in place using the provided screws.
- Download the latest drivers compatible with your operating system from the official website.
- Install the drivers following the on-screen instructions.
- Restart your device to complete the installation process.
- Connect Antenna 1 to the WLAN/BT port on the AIW-169BR-GX1 card.
- Connect Antenna 2 to the WLAN port on the card.
- Make sure your device is powered off before inserting or removing the AIW-169BR-GX1 card.
FAQ
- Q: What operating systems are supported by the AIW-169BR-GX1?
- A: The AIW-169BR-GX1 supports Windows 11, Linux, and Android operating systems.
- Q: How do I check the driver version of the AIW-169BR-GX1?
- A: You can check the driver version in the Device Manager on Windows or using terminal commands on Linux.
Applicability Type
| AIW PN | MPN | Description |
| AIW-169BR-GX1 | WNFT- 280AX(BT) | 802.11ax/ac/b/g/n M.2 2230 Key A/E solution based on RTL8852CE chipset |
Revision History
| Version | Owner | Date | Description |
| V0.9 | Joejohn.Chen | 2023-09-27 |
First issue |
| V0.9.1 | Joejohn.Chen | 2024-01-16 | Change the model name to AIW-169BR-GX1 due to the naming rule change. |
| V1.0 | Joejohn.Chen | 2024-06-17 |
Add Android support |
| V1.1 | Joejohn.Chen | 2024-09-09 |
Modify antenna description |
Product Introduction
| Item | Description |
| Standard | IEEE 802.11ax/ac/a/b/g/n (2T2R) |
| Bluetooth V5.3, 5.2, 5.0, 4.2, V4.1, V4.0LE, V3.0, V2.1+EDR | |
| Chipset solution | Realtek RTL8852CE |
| Data Rate | 802.11b: 11Mbps |
| 802.11a/g: 54Mbps | |
| 802.11n: MCS0~15 | |
| 802.11ac: MCS0~9 | |
| 802.11ax: HE0~11 | |
| Bluetooth: 1 Mbps, 2Mbps and Up to 3Mbps | |
| Operating Frequency | IEEE 802.11ax/ac/a/b/g/n |
| ISM Band, 2.412GHz~2.484GHz, 4.905GHz~5.915GHz 5.930~7.110GHz | |
| *Subject to local regulations | |
| Interface | WLAN: PCIe |
| Bluetooth: USB | |
| Form Factor | M.2 2230 A/E Key |
| Antenna | 2 x IPEX MHF4 connectors, |
| Ant 1 for WLAN/BT, Ant 2 for WLAN | |
| Modulation | Wi-Fi: |
| 802.11b: DSSS (DBPSK, DQPSK, CCK) | |
| 802.11g: OFDM (BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM) | |
| 802.11n: OFDM (BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM) |
| Item | Description |
| Modulation | 802.11a: OFDM (BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM) |
| 802.11ac: OFDM (BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256- QAM) | |
| 802.11ax: OFDMA (BPSK, QPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256- QAM, 1024-QAM) | |
| BT: | |
| Header: GFSK | |
| Payload 2M: π/4-DQPSK | |
| Payload 3M: 8-DPSK | |
| Power Consumption | TX mode: 860 mA |
| RX mode: 470 mA | |
| Operating Voltage | DC 3.3V |
| Operating Temperature Range |
-10°C~70°C |
| Storage Temperature Range |
-40°C~85°C |
| Humidity | 5%~90% (Operating) |
| (Non-Condensing) | 5%~90% (Storing) |
| Dimension L x W x H (in mm) |
30mm(±0.15mm) x 22mm(±0.15mm) x 2.15mm(±0.3mm) |
| Weight (g) | 2.55g |
| Driver Support | Windows11/ Linux/ Android |
| Security | 64/128-bits WEP, WPA, WPA2, WPA3, 802.1x |
Table 1-1 Product Introduction
Note
The storing condition is only for product functionality, not included for parts appearance.
Output Power & Sensitivity
Wi-Fi
| 802.11b | ||
| Data Rate | Tx ± 2dBm | Rx Sensitivity |
| 11Mbps | 19dBm | ≦-88.5dBm |
| 802.11g | ||
| Data Rate | Tx ± 2dBm | Rx Sensitivity |
| 54Mbps | 18dBm | ≦-65dBm |
| 802.11n / 2.4GHz | ||||
|
HT20 |
Data Rate | Tx ± 2dBm (1TX) | Tx ± 2dBm (2TX) | Rx Sensitivity |
| MCS7 | 17dBm | 20dBm | ≦-64dBm | |
| HT40 | MCS7 | 17dBm | 20dBm | ≦-61dBm |
| 802.11a | ||
| Data Rate | Tx ± 2dBm | Rx Sensitivity |
| 54Mbps | 16dBm | ≦-65dBm |
| 802.11n / 5GHz | ||||
|
HT20 |
Data Rate | Tx ± 2dBm (1TX) | Tx ± 2dBm (2TX) | Rx Sensitivity |
| MCS7 | 15dBm | 18dBm | ≦-64dBm | |
| HT40 | MCS7 | 15dBm | 18dBm | ≦-61dBm |
| 802.11ac | ||||
|
VHT80 |
Data Rate | Tx ± 2dBm (1TX) | Tx ± 2dBm (2TX) | Rx Sensitivity |
| MCS9 | 13dBm | 16dBm | ≦-51dBm | |
| 802.11ax / 2.4 GHz | ||||
|
HE40 |
Data Rate | Tx ± 2dBm (1TX) | Tx ± 2dBm (2TX) | Rx Sensitivity |
| MCS11 | 13dBm | 16dBm | ≦-51dBm | |
| 802.11ax / 5 GHz | ||||
|
HE40 |
Data Rate | Tx ± 2dBm (1TX) | Tx ± 2dBm (2TX) | Rx Sensitivity |
| MSC7 | 15dBm | 18dBm | ≦-61dBm | |
| HE80 | MSC9 | 13dBm | 16dBm | ≦-51dBm |
| HE160 | MSC11 | 11dBm | 14dBm | ≦-46dBm |
| 802.11ax / 6 GHz | ||||
|
HE20 |
Data Rate | Tx ± 2dBm (1TX) | Tx ± 2dBm (2TX) | Rx Sensitivity |
| MSC7 | 13dBm | 16dBm | ≦-65dBm | |
| HE40 | MSC7 | 13dBm | 16dBm | ≦-61dBm |
| HE80 | MSC9 | 11dBm | 14dBm | ≦-51dBm |
| HE160 | MSC11 | 9dBm | 12dBm | ≦-46dBm |
Bluetooth
| Bluetooth | ||
| Data Rate | Tx ± 2dBm (Class 1 Device) | Rx Sensitivity |
| 3Mbps | 0≦ Output Power ≦14dBm | <0.1% BR, BER at -70dBm |
Hardware Specification
Mechanical Dimension
- Dimension (L x W x H): 30 mm (Tolerance:±0.15mm) x 22 mm (Tolerance:±0.15mm) x 2.24 mm (Tolerance:±0.15mm)
MHF4 connector spec
Block Diagram
Pin Assignment
- The following section illustrates signal pin-outs for the module connector.
Top Side
| Pin | Pin Name | Type | Description |
| 1 | GND | G | Ground connections |
| 3 | USB_D+ | I/O | USB serial differential data Positive |
| 5 | USB_D- | I/O | USB serial differential data Negative |
| 7 | GND | G | Ground connections |
| 9 | NOTCH FOR KEY A | NC | No Connection |
| 11 | NOTCH FOR KEY A | NC | No Connection |
| 13 | NOTCH FOR KEY A | NC | No Connection |
| 15 | NOTCH FOR KEY A | NC | No Connection |
| 17 | NC | NC | No Connection |
| 19 | NC | NC | No Connection |
| 21 | NC | NC | No Connection |
| 23 | NC | NC | No Connection |
| 25 | NOTCH FOR KEY E | NC | No Connection |
| 27 | NOTCH FOR KEY E | NC | No Connection |
| 29 | NOTCH FOR KEY E | NC | No Connection |
| 31 | NOTCH FOR KEY E | NC | No Connection |
| 33 | GND | G | Ground connections |
| 35 | PERp0 | I | PCI Express receive a positive |
| 37 | PERn0 | I | PCI Express receives data- Negative |
| Pin | Pin Name | Type | Description |
| 39 | GND | G | Ground connections |
| 41 | PETp0 | O | PCI Express transmits data- Positive |
| 43 | PETn0 | O | PCI Express transmit data- Negative |
| 45 | GND | G | Ground connections |
| 47 | REFCLKp0 | I | PCI Express differential clock input- Positive |
| 49 | REFCLKn0 | I | PCI Express differential clock input- Negative |
| 51 | GND | G | Ground connections |
| 53 | CLKREQ0# | O | PCIe clock request |
| 55 | PEWAKE0# | O | PCIe wake signal |
| 57 | GND | G | Ground connections |
| 59 | RESERVED | NC | No Connection |
| 61 | RESERVED | NC | No Connection |
| 63 | GND | G | Ground connections |
| 65 | RESERVED/PETp1 | NC | No Connection |
| 67 | RESERVED/PETn1 | NC | No Connection |
| 69 | GND | G | Ground connections |
| 71 | RESERVED | NC | No Connection |
| 73 | RESERVED | NC | No Connection |
| 75 | GND | G | Ground connections |
Table 2-1 Topside pin assignment
Bottom Side
| Pin | Pin Name | Type | Description |
| 2 | 3.3V | P | VDD system power supply input |
| 4 | 3.3V | P | VDD system power supply input |
| 6 | LED_1# | O/OD | WLAN LED |
| 8 | NOTCH FOR KEY A | NC | No Connection |
| 10 | NOTCH FOR KEY A | NC | No Connection |
| 12 | NOTCH FOR KEY A | NC | No Connection |
| 14 | NOTCH FOR KEY A | NC | No Connection |
| 16 | LED_2# | O/OD | Bluetooth LED |
| 18 | GND | G | Ground connections |
| 20 | NC | DNC | Do Not Connect |
| 22 | NC | DNC | Do Not Connect |
| 24 | NOTCH FOR KEY E | NC | No Connection |
| 26 | NOTCH FOR KEY E | NC | No Connection |
| 28 | NOTCH FOR KEY E | NC | No Connection |
| 30 | NOTCH FOR KEY E | NC | No Connection |
| 32 | NC | DNC | No Connection |
| 34 | NC | DNC | No Connection |
| 36 | NC | DNC | No Connection |
| 38 | VENDOR DEFINED | DNC | No Connection |
| 40 | VENDOR DEFINED | NC | No Connection |
| 42 | VENDOR DEFINED | NC | No Connection |
| Pin | Pin Name | Type | Description |
| 44 | COEX3 | NC | No Connection |
| 46 | COEX_TXD | NC | No Connection |
| 48 | COEX_RXD | NC | No Connection |
| 50 | SUSCLK | NC | No Connection |
| 52 | PERST0# | I | PCIe host indication to reset the device’s Active low |
| 54 | W_DISABLE2# | I | Turn off BT RF analog and front end. Active low |
| 56 | W_DISABLE1# | I | Turn off WLAN RF analog and front end. Active low |
| 58 | I2C_DATA | NC | No Connection |
| 60 | I2C_CLK | NC | No Connection |
| 62 | ALERT# | NC | No Connection |
| 64 | RESERVED | NC | No Connection |
| 66 | UIM_SWP | DNC | No Connection |
| 68 | UIM_POWER_SNK | DNC | No Connection |
| 70 | UIM_POWER_SRC | DNC | No Connection |
| 72 | 3.3V | P | VDD system power supply input |
| 74 | 3.3V | P | VDD system power supply input |
Table 3-1 bottom side pin assignment
Note
Power (P), Ground (G), Open-Drain (OD), Input (I), Output (O), Do Not Connect (DNC), No Connection (NC)
Documents / Resources
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