USB connection for Wi-Fi and LAN ports/LAN interface

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Mert_The_Gamer
Junior Member

03-08-2025, 01:43 PM

Hi, I’m not sure if this question is appropriate, but I have an HP 15 series laptop and am having trouble connecting Wi-Fi via a mini PCI Wi-Fi card. I’m curious—can I use an aftermarket USB Wi-Fi adapter with my laptop’s LAN port?

Mert_The_Gamer

03-08-2025, 01:43 PM #1

_UltimatuM_
Junior Member

03-10-2025, 02:41 AM

These adapters usually link via USB connections rather than LAN ports.

_UltimatuM_

03-10-2025, 02:41 AM #2

These adapters usually link via USB connections rather than LAN ports.

ISplatter
Junior Member

03-10-2025, 06:35 AM

You may swap the mini PCI Express WiFi card or connect via a USB adapter. A LAN port works with a wireless bridge, though these aren't portable as far as I know—so you'll need wall power.

ISplatter

03-10-2025, 06:35 AM #3

You may swap the mini PCI Express WiFi card or connect via a USB adapter. A LAN port works with a wireless bridge, though these aren't portable as far as I know—so you'll need wall power.