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[WIP] Document Jetson Nano 2GB usage
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17 changes: 14 additions & 3 deletions docs/bill_of_materials.md
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#### Option 1 (default) - M2 Card + Antennas

This option is a good choice if you're building JetBot with the original Jetson Nano 4GB. It has been widely tested and used for JetBot.

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Jetson Nano 2GB does not have a M.2 connector, so this option will not work with it.

| **Part** | **Quantity** | **Cost** | **URL** | **Notes** |
| --- | --: | --: | --- | --- |
| WiFi card | 1 | $18.95 | [Amazon](https://amzn.to/2WKEkum), [NewEgg](https://www.neweggbusiness.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIV21M85N2699) | M2, Intel Wireless-AC 8265 |
| WiFi antenna | 2 | $5.06 | [Arrow](https://www.arrow.com/en/products/2042811100/molex) | U.FL connectors |

#### Option 2 - USB Dongle

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Notice (5/17/2019): We're currently tracking an issue with the Linux driver for the below USB WiFi dongle that may cause connectivity issues. You can find information in [this forum post](https://devtalk.nvidia.com/default/topic/1049303/jetson-nano/jetson-nano-wifi-/post/5329699/#5329699). For now, we recommend using Option 1 listed above. Thank you to those who discovered this issue!
This option is compatible with both the original Jetson Nano (4GB) and Jetson Nano 2GB.

| **Part** | **Quantity** | **Cost** | **URL** | **Notes** |
| --- | --: | --: | --- | --- |
| WiFi Dongle | 1 | $9.99 | [Amazon](https://amzn.com/B003MTTJOY/) | RTL8192U chipset |
| WiFi Dongle - TP-Link Archer T2U Nano | 1 | $17.99 | [Amazon](https://amzn.com/B07PB1X4CN/) | RTL8811AU chipset |
| WiFi Dongle - TP-Link Archer T2U Plus | 1 | $19.99 | [Amazon](https://amzn.com/B07P5PRK7J/) | RTL8811AU chipset |

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For other possible USB Wi-fi dongles that you can use on Jetson Nano, please check the Suported Components List.

- [Jetson Nano 2GB Developer Kit User Guide - Supported Component List](https://developer.nvidia.com/embedded/learn/jetson-nano-2gb-devkit-user-guide#id-.JetsonNano2GBDeveloperKitUserGuidevbatuu_v1.0-SupportedComponentList)

### Wheels

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### Step 6 - Mount WiFi antennas

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Skip this step if you are using a USB WiFi dongle instead of the M.2 WiFi module

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### Step 7 - Remove Jetson Nano module from developer kit

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Skip this step if you are using a USB WiFi dongle instead of the M.2 WiFi module

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### Step 8 - Attach WiFi module to developer kit

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Skip this step if you are using a USB WiFi dongle instead of the M.2 WiFi module

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For this, we'll assume you've set up your Jetson Nano using the **online Getting Started guide**.

- [Getting Started With Jetson Nano Developer Kit](https://developer.nvidia.com/embedded/learn/get-started-jetson-nano-devkit)
- [Getting Started with Jetson Nano 2GB Developer Kit](https://developer.nvidia.com/embedded/learn/get-started-jetson-nano-2gb-devkit)

## Step 2 - Connect to Wi-Fi

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