Intel LYSB00EJE1Q4M-CMPTRACCS Wireless+BT 4.0 WWAN Card

The Intel 2230 is a half Mini PCIe combination card providing 802.11b/g/n wireless and Bluetooth 4.0 in a single module purpose-built for IBM, Lenovo, and ThinkPad systems. The critical detail with this card is the platform whitelist: Lenovo laptops check the installed wireless card's PCI hardware ID against an approved list in the BIOS. This card is whitelisted for compatible ThinkPad models, meaning it installs cleanly as a direct replacement without triggering the "1802: Unauthorized network card" error that blocks less compatible hardware. For anyone restoring connectivity on an aging ThinkPad with a dead wireless module, this is the correct path.

In practice, the 802.11n ceiling on 2.4GHz limits real-world throughput to roughly 150–300Mbps under ideal conditions — adequate for streaming, video calls, and general web use, but not competitive with 802.11ac or Wi-Fi 6 adapters available in newer platforms. Bluetooth 4.0 covers the full range of contemporary peripherals and audio devices. The card's value is primarily in its whitelist compatibility and the convenience of a single module restoring both radios simultaneously. It's a targeted solution for a specific upgrade path, not a general-purpose networking upgrade — but within that scope, it performs reliably.