PC Expansion Cards

Question 1

Wireless / Cellular WWAN Cards

Answer 1

• Mobile service provider
  
  • Hotspot on a card
• Usually found in laptops
  
  • Mini PCI or Mini PCI Express
• Constant connectivity
  
  • Even when away from Wifi & Ethernet

Question 2

Riser Card

Answer 2

• Allows to place a bigger expansion card

- Sideways

Question 3

Documentation

Expansion Cards

Answer 3

• Check the motherboard documentation
  
  • Number & type of slots
• Check the adapter card documents
  
  • Minimum requirements - Hardware, software
  • Knowledge Base
  • What are people saying (Forums)

-May need to perform a driver installation before installing

Question 4

Driver Installation

Answer 4

• Check the web for the latest version
• Uninstall older drivers through Windows Device MGR
• Manufacturer provided setup program
• Manual installation through Windows Device MGR
• Check the Device Manager for the status
  
  • Does it work