Dell Wireless 1538 (DW1538)

abgn (AN600)
Dell Wireless 1538 WLAN Module
Platform
Brand • Model • Rev	Dell Wireless 1538 (DW1538)
Interface	Mini PCIe 2.0
Connector	Mini PCIe
Form factor	module (SDIO)
ID:0271:0418 (1 addl. devices) Windows: PCI\VEN_0271&DEV_0418
FCCID	none specified
Chipset	Atheros AR9001
Chip1	Atheros AR6004
OUI: none specified
Antenna Connection	U.FL
MIMO status	2x2:2
Wireless Standards	IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n
802.11n	up to 300/300 Mbps
802.11g	up to 54 Mbps
802.11b	up to 11 Mbps
802.11a	up to 54 Mbps
Operating Frequency	2.4 or 5 GHz
Other
Flags: bluetooth
Probable Linux driver ath6kl (in backports) PCI ID not yet observed in any mainline kernel / this list (note: outdated) (see also passys)
Windows driver see ath-drivers.eu (Win 7)
Retail
Availability	common
Country of manuf	China

For a list of all currently documented Atheros (QCA) chipsets with specifications, see Atheros.

For a list of all currently documented Dell device with specifications, see Dell.

• 300 Mbps - 2SS 5GHz 802.11n (40MHz chan.),

• 300 Mbps - 2SS 2.4GHz 802.11n (40MHz chan.) = AN600 class

Overview

DW 1538 / DW1538

2X2 (1X1) 802.11abgn BT 4.0 Combo Module

Compatible Dell Laptops:

• Dell Venue 11 Pro (5130) Tablet

Bluetooth 4.0

Links of Interest

• Dell Wireless 1537 DW1537 WLAN Card on parts-people

Low Power 2x2 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN + BT