LTE Wifi card
LTE Wifi card
You can potentially enable LTE connectivity via a Wi-Fi card on your Asus ROG Strix III. This could work as a creative video concept.
Welcome to the discussion boards! LTE and WiFi serve distinct purposes. WiFi standards encompass 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g and 802.11n technologies, which are unrelated to LTE or 3G/4G connections. You can purchase PCIe LTE or WWAN cards, though. Dedicated WWAN cards are typically found in high-end business laptops, but some models might include a PCIe port that accommodates such a card, though I can't confirm your specific device.
WiFi and LTE operate on different frequency ranges to function. WiFi typically uses 2.4, 5, and 60 GHz bands, though rare exceptions exist. LTE cards are available but have restrictions. By restriction I mean they may only work with a few carriers. LTE relies on licensed spectrum, so each company controls its own bands. Most devices that connect to LTE don’t cover all available frequencies, so compatibility is essential. This explains why many people opt for a mobile hotspot instead. Another challenge is the card itself. I’m uncertain about the standard, but assuming it’s M.2 suggests it might be keyed, though not all M.2 slots support Wi-Fi cards. Locating a suitable LTE card is difficult since providers don’t sell them directly, at least I haven’t encountered any from Verizon, Sprint or T-Mobile.