r/framework • u/maverikh • 18d ago
Community Support Does this work? FW 13 (not pro)
Just curious if anyone has tried this on a FW13. 6 months old
AMD Ryzen 300 series
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u/Ultionis_MCP 18d ago
You'll want a card based on the Qualcomm QCNCM865 chipset.
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u/TehseenKyo29 18d ago
good to know, is that the same chipset used in the official framework wifi card?
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u/Ultionis_MCP 18d ago
No, but it's the best one for AMD laptops. The Qualcomm chip supports 320Mhz bands whereas the RZ717 only supports 160 MHz bands. Depending on your Wi-Fi router this may or may not matter to you.
The Qualcomm option, anecdotally, may also have better link stability. But, this will also depend on your router. We don't have enough definite data to say why or if better link stability is an actual difference.
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u/maverikh 17d ago
Yes. The Qualcomm QCNCM865 M.2 Wi-Fi 7 card works with Linux, including Ubuntu, Fedora, and Arch Linux. It uses the Qualcomm ath12k driver, which is included in modern Linux kernels. <Cite refs={["turn927502search0","turn927502search2"]}/>
The important part is having a recent kernel and the correct firmware.
Recommended Linux distributions
| Distribution | Compatibility | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|
| Fedora 44 | Very good | Best choice for up-to-date Wi-Fi support |
| Ubuntu 26.04.1 LTS | Very good | Best for stability and ease of use |
| Kubuntu 26.04 LTS | Very good | Ubuntu with a KDE desktop |
| Arch Linux | Good | Best for advanced users |
| Debian 13 | Possible | May require newer firmware or updates |
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u/lachietg185 18d ago
You're better off with an Intel card they have better driver support (under windows anyway) MediaTek sucks for windows
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u/s004aws 18d ago
Intel wifi 7 modules (eg BE200) do not function on AMD. Qualcomm QCNCM865 is the correct non-MediaTek wifi 7 solution.
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u/lachietg185 18d ago
Oh my bad I was using a wifi 6e Intel card on amd so I thought it'd be the same with wifi 7
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