Some experience with upgrading Wi-Fi modules in PC laptops

Authors

  • Bartłomiej Zieliński Silesian University of Technology, Poland
  • Mateusz Grabowski Former student of Silesian University of Technology, Poland

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24425/ijet.2026.157926

Keywords

local area networks, wireless local area networks, throughput measurement, IEEE 802.11 standards

Abstract

This article investigates the feasibility of upgrading
Wi-Fi modules in older PC laptops to comply with modern IEEE
802.11 standards, aiming to enhance network performance.
Experimental results show that modern Wi-Fi adapters
significantly improve throughput and efficiency, particularly in the
5 GHz band. However, challenges such as driver availability, BIOS
whitelists, and hardware compatibility must be taken into account.
The findings suggest that Wi-Fi upgrades can extend the usability
of older laptops cost-effectively, with future research planned to
explore newer standards and configurations.

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Published

2026-06-02

How to Cite

Zieliński, Bartłomiej, and Mateusz Grabowski. “Some Experience With Upgrading Wi-Fi Modules in PC Laptops”. International Journal of Electronics and Telecommunications, vol. 72, no. 2, June 2026, pp. 1-6, doi:10.24425/ijet.2026.157926.

Issue

Vol. 72 No. 2 (2026)

Section

Artykuły

License

Copyright (c) 2026 International Journal of Electronics and Telecommunications

Creative Commons License

This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.


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