topic Re: Wifi Card Upgrade in Wireless

Wifi Card Upgrade

SJohn14 — Mon, 14 May 2018 16:05:26 GMT

Looking for some advice for ASUS K52F with Qualcomm Atheros AR9285.

Need to upgrade wifi card but not sure of compatibility.

Thanks

Sam

AlHill — Mon, 14 May 2018 16:21:21 GMT

There are regulatory issues with this: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000005687/network-and-i-o/wireless-networking.html Regulatory Information Regarding Wireless Hardware Installation or...

So, you need to ask ASUS this question.

Doc

SJohn14 — Mon, 14 May 2018 16:31:15 GMT

Ok, will contact ASUS.

Thanks

Sam

EOmer — Mon, 14 May 2018 18:17:31 GMT

There is 99% chance that any msata wifi card will work.

I would suggest to find local laptop service and ask for replacement wifi card. It takes 5 minutes.

Also if you have wifi issues try Asus recommendation

https://www.asus.com/us/support/FAQ/1015073/ Wireless network problem of Notebook | Official Support | ASUS USA