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akjosh47
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08-04-2016, 04:03 PM
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Hello everyone, I'm searching for a PCIe x1 or PCI card that supports WiFi and Bluetooth without requiring a USB connection. I received the TP-Link AX3000, but it seems it needs a USB port. Using a USB connection would remove my available ports (OEM motherboard and no flexibility). Do you have any suggestions for a suitable card? Alternatively, could an internal USB hub be a viable option?
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akjosh47
08-04-2016, 04:03 PM #1

Hello everyone, I'm searching for a PCIe x1 or PCI card that supports WiFi and Bluetooth without requiring a USB connection. I received the TP-Link AX3000, but it seems it needs a USB port. Using a USB connection would remove my available ports (OEM motherboard and no flexibility). Do you have any suggestions for a suitable card? Alternatively, could an internal USB hub be a viable option?

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08-04-2016, 04:53 PM
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there is an usb hub for internal devices https://www.amazon.ca/DKARDU-Extension-C...89&sr=8-16 something similar. it should work fine for your setup i own because it’s a larger model and performs well
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simhannat
08-04-2016, 04:53 PM #2

there is an usb hub for internal devices https://www.amazon.ca/DKARDU-Extension-C...89&sr=8-16 something similar. it should work fine for your setup i own because it’s a larger model and performs well

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08-04-2016, 08:48 PM
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I'm actually feeling a bit confused here. The machine has two USB headers, one with a cyan label as COM and another for the front ports, plus a memory card reader on the bottom. The card reader only uses the lower row, so I plan to swap out the stock Bluetooth connector pins from the top row and place them next to the card reader. Does this sound like it could work?
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StampyKittenNZ
08-04-2016, 08:48 PM #3

I'm actually feeling a bit confused here. The machine has two USB headers, one with a cyan label as COM and another for the front ports, plus a memory card reader on the bottom. The card reader only uses the lower row, so I plan to swap out the stock Bluetooth connector pins from the top row and place them next to the card reader. Does this sound like it could work?

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