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Small green M.2 2230 Wi-Fi card with gold edge connector and black antenna sockets

Qualcomm/Kyocera - Generic

Qualcomm/Kyocera - Generic QCNFA344A accessory M.2 2230

SKU CH-THBD-F17GQ MPN QCNFA344A

M.2 2230 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1 card with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac support and PCI-Express interface

  • Dual wireless connectivity with Bluetooth 4.1 support
  • Fast 802.11ac Wi-Fi on 2.4 and 5 GHz bands
  • Compact M.2 2230 form factor fits modern laptops
  • PCI-Express interface enables high-speed data transfer
  • FCC certified for regulatory compliance and reliability

Wireless card for laptop upgrades

The Qualcomm Atheros QCNFA344A is an M.2 2230 module that adds dual-band 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1 to compatible notebooks. It uses an NGFF PCI-Express interface and matches part numbers 01AX713 and SW10K97465. Buyers needing a newer Wi-Fi standard or a different form factor cannot use this card.

Sustained connection stability

The card maintains a continuous link over PCI-Express during long file transfers or streaming sessions without dropping to lower throughput tiers. Bluetooth 4.1 remains paired to peripherals such as mice or keyboards for the full operating period. No accessories or antennas are included, so the host laptop must already have compatible wiring in place.

Thermals and power in daily use

The module draws power directly from the M.2 slot and stays within the thermal envelope of a typical ultrabook chassis during normal browsing and video playback. No active cooling is required and the card produces no audible noise. FCC ID PPD-QCNFA344AH confirms regulatory compliance for the intended frequency bands.

How it compares

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Price $7.99
Cheaper than about 80% of the 8,241 comparable items (median $16.99).

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

How much power does the QCNFA344A draw when running all day?

The card uses the NGFF PCI-Express interface, so typical continuous draw stays well inside that envelope.

What must my laptop already have for the M.2 2230 card to work?

Your laptop needs a free M.2 2230 slot wired for NGFF PCI-Express and antenna cables for the Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth 4.1 radios.

Will the QCNFA344A work in an older laptop that only supports 802.11n?

Yes, the card supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, so it will connect at 802.11n speeds on older hardware while keeping Bluetooth 4.1 functionality.

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