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The Toshiba model is: C55T-A5103

The output of this command shows current network capabilities built-in:

netsh wlan show drivers

Interface name: Wi-Fi  

    Driver                    : Realtek RTL8188EE Wireless LAN 802.11n PCI-E   

NIC  

    Vendor                    : Realtek Semiconductor Corp.  
    Provider                  : Realtek Semiconductor Corp.  
    Date                      : 9/1/2015  
    Version                   : 2023.17.731.2015  
    INF file                  : C:\WINDOWS\INF\oem45.inf  
    Files                     : 2 total  
                                C:\WINDOWS\system32\DRIVERS\rtwlane.sys  
                                C:\WINDOWS\system32\Rtlihvs.dll  
    Type                      : Native Wi-Fi Driver  
    Radio types supported     : 802.11n 802.11g 802.11b  
    FIPS 140-2 mode supported : Yes  
    802.11w Management Frame Protection supported : Yes  
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Ideally it would be a quick solder job with a matching pin-out piece (radio hardware chip) followed by installing a standardized driver. It would be great to have the new parts, such as available in a USB dongle installed within the case on the motherboard.

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    Or you could just pull it out of its slot and install the new card.....in the same slot.
    – Cosco Tech
    Aug 19, 2016 at 15:39
  • I haven't dissected this laptop very deeply: does the motherboard have slots like in a desktop? That would make it easy
    – Old Uncle Ho
    Aug 20, 2016 at 0:23
  • "Realtek RTL8188EE Wireless LAN 802.11n PCI-E" yes you have a pci-e slot.
    – Moab
    Aug 20, 2016 at 16:12
  • Yes most laptops have slots for Ram and Wireless cards. I have never seen one with a wifi card soldered to the mobo, but i'm sure they exist.
    – Cosco Tech
    Aug 20, 2016 at 18:02
  • That helps a lot: now I know to look. Is there a standard name for the physical form that this type card hast (the name tied to the pin-out or type of connector for instance)?
    – Old Uncle Ho
    Aug 22, 2016 at 20:48

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