Convert a Qualcomm Atheros Wi-Fi adapter to work with an MSI MoBo card.

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Grifo24O
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09-24-2016, 08:44 AM

I have a Qualcomm Atheros C204N3 adapter from a Toshiba laptop. I'm checking if it could fit on a desktop motherboard. I've located drivers, but the connector doesn't match any PCIe slots (already tried). The last option seems to be an M.2 slot... Updated February 2, 2020 by invisiblesquid Added photos

Grifo24O

09-24-2016, 08:44 AM #1

3Edge
Senior Member

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09-24-2016, 03:21 PM

It works as long as the mainboard supports M.2 A+E slots. I’m not sure if they fit in a standard M.2 port or if there are additional cards available.

3Edge

09-24-2016, 03:21 PM #2

It works as long as the mainboard supports M.2 A+E slots. I’m not sure if they fit in a standard M.2 port or if there are additional cards available.

Boxygirl2
Member

09-24-2016, 03:51 PM

I think they should have an M.2 port made for WiFi. In most standard M.2 slots you might find WiFi but not Bluetooth since USB support is missing. It’s hard to know for sure which model has it, so if you need a full PCIe adapter, it might be better to buy one specifically designed for that device.

Boxygirl2

09-24-2016, 03:51 PM #3

zP3DRO_1
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09-26-2016, 03:29 PM

Got it, appreciated!

zP3DRO_1

09-26-2016, 03:29 PM #4

Got it, appreciated!