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Question posted by lvollintine on September 16th, 2021

Can The Wifi Card On This Laptop Be Upgraded To Be Dual Channel 2.4 And 5 Ghz?

This laptop's wifi card only handles 2.4 GHz. I'd like to swap this card out and replace it with a dual channel card that handles both 2.4 and 5 GHz. Will this laptop's BIOS handle dual channel wifi if the new card will fit? Thanks.

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Request from lvollintine on September 28th, 2021 5:30 PM
I am having trouble finding a dual band wifi card that will fit the Toshiba Satellite S55 A5197 laptop. The laptop has two antenna connections. The replacement card needs to be a half height Mini PCI-E, with the slot on the right hand side, and compatible with the BIOS of the laptop. The existing 2.4 wifi card is Realtek brand. Would staying with that brand enhance the chances that a replacement card of the same brand be more likely to work? Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks. LRV

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Answer #1: Posted by hzplj9 on September 17th, 2021 1:52 PM

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Providing you obtain the same size card as fitted there is no reason you should not be able to fit an upgrade. This is a link to the user guide for your laptop:

https://www.manualslib.com/manual/547943/Toshiba-Satellite-S55t-A5237.html#product-Satellite%20S55

Make sure you obtain the correct driver for the card before changing it as if you need wi-fi after installing and it needs the driver then it could prove difficult. I have updated quite a few of my laptops to newer cards even added bluetooth. Check whether yours has bluetooth as well and make sure you obtain one that has both. If yours has a separate bluetooth then there is no problem.

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User Guide - Page 4

.... If you use Bluetooth and Wireless LAN devices simultaneously, you use Bluetooth cards from TOSHIBA are designed to be interoperable with any product with Bluetooth wireless technology...interfere with one of 2.4 GHz Wireless LAN devices (40 meters/43.74 yards or more information. Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Interoperability Bluetooth® Cards from TOSHIBA close to enable...

User Guide - Page 5

... that applies on the equipment. Wireless Interoperability The TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card products are encouraged to ask for example include: ❖ Using the equipment with... certification as harmful. The "Wi-Fi CERTIFIED" logo is minimized. Nevertheless, the Bluetooth Card from deliberations of panels and committees of the organization. 5 Bluetooth® Wireless Technology and...

User Guide - Page 6

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User Guide - Page 7

...the label and manufacturing information may vary.) Nevertheless, the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card shall be co-located or operating in such a manner that applies on the equipment...Instructions NOTE This section is classified as harmful. Location of the TOSHIBA Wireless LAN Mini PCI Card is minimized. This appliance contains a laser system and is only applicable if your future ...

User Guide - Page 9

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User Guide - Page 12

... change the features and functions of the original design. Any use of operation. If operation is occurring outside of the allowable frequencies as listed above 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz channel limitations apply. Ad-hoc mode provides a direct communication between two client devices without a Wireless LAN Access Point. ❖ This device must not be used...

User Guide - Page 111

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User Guide - Page 146

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User Guide - Page 157

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User Guide - Page 165

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User Guide - Page 177

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User Guide - Page 183

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Windows 8.1 User's Guide for Sat/Sat Pro L40/L50/L70/S40/S50/S70 - A Series - Page 12

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