Checked for Wi-Fi signals and followed these actions:
Checked for Wi-Fi signals and followed these actions:
System Info Linux Distro: Ubuntu Version 24.04.02 Kernel: 6.14.0-278 General BIOS: Insyde Corp. 03.20 Framework Model: Framework Laptop 13 – 11th Gen Intel® Core™ Testing Tool: UEFI Shell (for bus/device research) Greetings everyone — I own the Framework Laptop 13 I’m attempting to fix. I’ve bought two separate Intel AX210 Wi-Fi cards, but neither appears in the PCI bus listing within the kernel. It’s curious that the laptop still supports Bluetooth functionality. Based on my research, the AX210 integrates both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth into a single module, which explains why one works while the other doesn’t show up. Since I’ve tried two cards, it seems unlikely both are faulty — the odds are low. I’m considering other possibilities (firmware, slot, power, etc.). Any advice would be invaluable.
I’m experiencing a problem where my Framework laptop’s Wi-Fi card (Intel AX210) isn’t visible in Linux. When I run: bash lspci -nnk | grep -iA3 -E 'network|wireless|wifi', nothing appears. My troubleshooting steps so far are:
1. Linux diagnostics – kernel version matches AX210 drivers, iwlwifi module present in /lib/modules/, attempted manual stack loading, and Intel modules loaded successfully. No output from logs for iwlwifi, iwlmvm, ucode, pnvm, or firmware.
2. Driver & firmware checks – verified latest Intel firmware from linux-firmware repo, tried USB firmware installation via dongle, but connectivity remains intermittent.
3. UEFI testing – built a custom shell.efi using TianoCore EDK2 to inspect hardware before OS load. Added boot entry with efibootmgr; will test pci and ifconfig -l in the shell. If AX210 isn’t listed, it suggests hardware or BIOS/EC issue.
4. BIOS verification – no UEFI Shell option found in Framework BIOS; checked for wireless/network settings, Secure Boot concerns noted.
Current thoughts: The card isn’t showing up at the PCI level, which points to a hardware or BIOS/EC problem rather than a driver failure. If it doesn’t appear in the UEFI shell either, I’ll rule out software configuration and focus on physical components.
Any suggestions for further checks before replacing the hardware would be appreciated. Thanks!
Visit your nearby library or any place with internet access, then navigate to the Intel support page at the provided link. Download the necessary driver or connect via Ethernet if available. You can view the site directly on your device or share the experience with someone else.
Based on past experience, the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth features operate as distinct cards. On the PCI-e version, Wi-Fi uses the PCI-e bus while Bluetooth requires insertion into an internal USB port. A straightforward solution is to test the card using Windows. Check if the adapter is fully recognized in Windows—it will at least indicate whether the Wi-Fi card is active or not. Good luck!