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Getting laptop wireless LED to indicate wireless network activity?

Is there a way to get the wireless LED of a laptop to indicate wireless activity the way that the hard-drive LED does? It seems to have been implemented in Ubuntu, so fortunately it can be done with software. Does anyone know of a way to get it to…
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Dual band 2x2 WiFi card in a 1x1 laptop

I've got a HP ProBook with a rather meh Qualcomm QCA9565 wireless N card (1x1), and I'm considering getting an Intel Wireless AC card to replace it. I have two choices: the Intel 3160AC which is a 1x1 card, or the 7260AC which is a 2x2 card. Would…
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Can you upgrade a laptop from an 802.11b/g to an "a" or other 5GHz compatible WLAN card?

And if so, is it worth it? All of my other devices run much faster and have stronger signals and are connected on the 5GHz channel (they are also obviously newer so...). I have replaced hard-drives in laptops before and am somewhat familiar with…
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Wireless card blocked in bios of HP notebook

I just watched a video from HP, near the end they address the issue of wireless cards being blocked in the HP BIOS, saying it is some sort of FCC regulation and all manufacturers have this, I think they are pounding smoke, does anyone know the real…
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New wireless card in a x301 Thinkpad

I am trying to install an Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6200 into my Levovo x301 Thinkpad. I have a half card and have the gray and black wires plugged in. I replaced the BIOS with a version that does not whitelist wireless cards. Why won't Windows 8…
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Wireless disconnects upon inactivity

Can anyone tell me how to tweak my laptop so that the wireless access does not get disabled after a short period (approx 15 min) of inactivity. It's really annoying to have to reconnect every time this happens. Using an Atheros AR9285 wireless card…
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How can I disable a wireless card (in order to upgrade to Windows 8.1?)

Hoping someone can help me with this, as I've been pulling my hair out over this issue since last October. I'm unable to upgrade to Windows 8.1 from Windows 8. I've been trying since the update came out, with no luck. I've updated all drivers,…
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What is causing my internet to be slow on one laptop but not the other and only at a distance?

I have a newer laptop, purchased within the last year (acer aspire 7740). This laptop does not have any problem connecting to wireless networks and indicates that the signal strength is excellent on most of the wireless networks I connect to. When…
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Laptop wireless no longer connecting to Wifi

I have a MSi u200, and the weird thing was that I was using this normally before, then after a few minutes all of a sudden it couldn't find the wifi signal from my house. I did some troubleshooting and a bit of search in the control panel, and it…
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Wifi stopped working: Init ucode -5 [Intel Wireless 9560]

I once cold booted my laptop and the wifi stopped working completely. This is the error I get from dmesg when I filter for wireless driver info only. Relevant specs: Operating System: Ubuntu Description: Ubuntu 20.04.1 LTS focal PC make: Dell…
Mark Gacoka
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TP Link TL-WN722NC (Atheros AR9271L) monitor mode and packet injection

I was looking for a USB wireless card for my android phone with NetHunter installed (since my current one doesn't support monitor mode and packet injection) that supports monitor mode and packet injection. I found this: TP Link TL-WN722NC. It has an…
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Are All Wireless Cards Compatible With the Motherboard? Regardless of What Type of Board and Card it is?

This may sound like a stupid question, and please don't shoot me down for this. But I am thinking of getting a wireless card for my desktop. More specifically, a TP-Link TL-WDN4800 wireless card. I have a MSI MS-7918 Gaming Motherboard. Will this…
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Change Laptop Wireless Card?

I have just bought a new Samsung RV511 Laptop (the i5 Version). Anyway it comes installed with a Broadcom Wifi Card, I have a Super Atheros Mini Wifi Card that I would like to swap for the Broadcom one. I use Atheros for security auditing purposes…
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Ubuntu wireless driver help

I'm new to Linux, so please use small words :-) First of all, let it be known that I have searched and attempted to find a solution without posting for help, but my attempts have all been unsuccessful. This could be because my situation is slightly…
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WiFi and bluetooth functionality (possible controlling) gone from Windows 10 Home on laptop

I own 7 years old Toshiba Satellite C850 19Q laptop and it is in very great condition, now let me tell you some story. I use the laptop for gaming and since for gaming the direct connection to internet is the best choice, ofc I was connected via…
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