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FW13 with OG Wi-Fi 6 card, issues with starlink router (sh.itjust.works)
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This is more of a PSA than anything else. I was warned that the stock Wi-Fi card in the FW13 was problematic with certain routers. Thus far I hadn't had any issues with it, it's worked with every router I've used it on, no issues.

I recently set up starlink for a family member, and while testing it I kept having issues with my framework. I thought the starlink was crapping out, but my phone was fine on the same Wi-Fi. Then I realized that every time it quit working, I could get it to work again by power cycling the Wi-Fi in the framework. It would instantly work again.

It was failing every few minutes it felt like, though I didn't get empirical with it.

For reference, I've got the 7840u, running Bluefin. And the starlink is a V3.

I think I'm still gonna stick with the stock card rather than upgrading right now. I have no need for Wi-Fi 7 right now, and it works everywhere else I need it to work.

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[–] PhilipTheBucket@ponder.cat 7 points 2 days ago (6 children)

I think I’m still gonna stick with the stock card rather than upgrading right now

The stock cards are hot garbage on Linux. If you continue having issues (and as a PSA to everyone else), just skip the stock cards entirely and get an Intel one if you want things to work.

[–] HumanPerson@sh.itjust.works 6 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

Yep. That is only for the amd version, but it is very worth it to get it and add an ax210 for $20.

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