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Here is the computer I'd like to buy: Lenovo g50-80 I5 5200U AMD Radeon m5 330
I've no idea on what kind of WiFi chipset it has.
Here someone has not find the driver for WiFi : http://ubuntuforums.org/showthread.php?t=2278975
Now my question is: after 6 month has someone solved the problem? Shouldn't I buy this laptop if I want also to surf the Internet?
Timmy
Posted 2016-01-20T14:48:55.757
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I'd go so far as to say it's not fully supported.
Looking at the bug tracker here, specifically comment #117, it would appear there is a workaround to get it to function properly.
Instruction
Disable uefi in bios https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwOE0eOE-p4OMGg4TkxHV0Z3WVk and reinstall os :)
After running this command "modinfo ath10k_pci | grep 0041" you see this line "alias: pci:v0000168Cd00000041svsdbcsci*" it's okay you kernel support wireless otherway go http://linuxwireless.org/en/users/Drivers/ath10k/backports/ execute instruction step by step.
https://drive.google.com/open?id=0BwOE0eOE-p4OR3N1WWh5MV9vN2s In my case i can see load kernel with compat-drivers
https://askubuntu.com/questions/607707/ath10k-installation/607982#answer-607982
- Install firmware
git clone https://github.com/atondwal/ath10k-firmware.git
sudo cp -r ath10k-firmware/ath10k/ /lib/firmware/
cd /lib/firmware/ath10k/QCA6164
sudo cp -r hw2.1/ /lib/firmware/ath10k/QCA6174/
sudo echo "options ath10k_core skip_otp=y" | sudo tee /etc/modprobe.d/ath10k_core.conf
Reboot
Any OS that requires me to change my UEFI settings and reinstall it isn't fully compatible in my eyes. That said, it looks like it's possible (as of a couple of weeks ago mind you), so it's probably close. Comment 118 indicates this page here has some useful information too, but none of it sounds solid really.
If it's a laptop you particularly want though you could always use a USB adapter or a different wireless card, at least until it's properly supported.
Jonno
Posted 2016-01-20T14:48:55.757
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BTW I've also a WiFi module of an old Samsung NP300E5C, do you think it's possible to mount that module? To substitute the WiFi module some particular items or cable are needed? – Timmy – 2016-01-20T15:32:18.257
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Depends on the technology. Newer cards are likely to be mini PCI-e, older cards are probably mini PCI. Antenna cables haven't changed though. See here, if your old card is mini PCI-e then you will likely be able to.
– Jonno – 2016-01-20T15:34:47.307I've a mini PCI-E Here's the model: https://wikidevi.com/wiki/Atheros_AR5B225 so it should be compatible?
– Timmy – 2016-01-20T16:14:26.560@Timmy Sounds like a better option than the stock one, yes. – Jonno – 2016-01-20T16:21:51.343
Do you think that replacing the WiFi hardware will void the warranty? I've found this link of disassembly https://youtu.be/bb0w7-1HgvY seems that the WiFi is easily removable, what do you think? Naturally in case of problems I would reassemble the original pieces.
– Timmy – 2016-01-20T16:50:39.187@Timmy If you have a warranty issue, put their card back in. It looks easy enough, yes. I don't envisage a problem there. – Jonno – 2016-01-20T16:53:46.433
Of course, you were really helpful! – Timmy – 2016-01-20T17:33:20.873