M.2 Wi-Fi card device

chase2694
Member

127

07-11-2025, 04:01 AM

I removed a Wi-Fi card from my old laptop and noticed it fits into my M.2 slot. It won’t occupy the entire slot, but I can connect it to my desktop. Should it function that way?

chase2694

07-11-2025, 04:01 AM #1

I removed a Wi-Fi card from my old laptop and noticed it fits into my M.2 slot. It won’t occupy the entire slot, but I can connect it to my desktop. Should it function that way?

RobiCraft123
Junior Member

07-11-2025, 05:07 AM

Unless you can place the antenna in their area, I wouldn't suggest it. For Wi-Fi, consider a 12 dollar TP-Link USB adapter or a 30 dollar TP-Link PCIe card if you need it urgently.

RobiCraft123

07-11-2025, 05:07 AM #2

Unless you can place the antenna in their area, I wouldn't suggest it. For Wi-Fi, consider a 12 dollar TP-Link USB adapter or a 30 dollar TP-Link PCIe card if you need it urgently.

saver206
Junior Member

07-11-2025, 06:42 AM

The antennas are linked via cables, allowing you to position them at the top or back of the enclosure. I also have a Wi-Fi card, though it operates only on the 2.4 GHz band.

saver206

07-11-2025, 06:42 AM #3

The antennas are linked via cables, allowing you to position them at the top or back of the enclosure. I also have a Wi-Fi card, though it operates only on the 2.4 GHz band.

axelking777
Member

07-11-2025, 08:15 AM

Why not give it a shot?

axelking777

07-11-2025, 08:15 AM #4

Why not give it a shot?

Valyrian_
Member

201

07-11-2025, 09:49 AM

That is actually a very good question. And honestly i don't know if it will work, but.. I don't think it will, because the M.2 slot is made for an entierly diffrent reason. But hey. Give us a shout if it works