Wifi driver not loading (Qualcomm Atheros QCA9377)

mrapathy

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What model Acer?
Thats a pretty old but stable kernel. I have a Acer Aspire E5 E15 553-11PT
AMD apu/radeon graphics

Mine came with Qualcomm Atheros I dont know what version it was but it was half the size of other
m.2 Key E devices. It was reliable but speeds were terrible in windows and linux.

Might want to see if you have a m.2 Key E port on your motherboard. If so you can upgrade to intel device. I bought a old 7265D m.2 key E adapter made in 2014 my laptop was made in 2016/17. worked in linux and windows. Got the 7265D used for $10 including shipping. Also bought a Fenvi Intel Ax200 m.2 Key E adapter. works in windows and linux. $30 bucks including shipping. very fast stuff. the intel 7265D doesnt support mu mimo but has a fast 897mbps 5ghz connection.

Does mean someone would have to take apart the laptop and plug the Key E adapter and connect the antenna’s. button it back up.

Should be video on youtube for your model laptop or series.

Last edited by mrapathy; 06-06-2022 at

12:42 PM

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