I've been trying to make the switch from Windows 11 to Linux Mint, but I'm running into the same WiFi connectivity problems I faced a couple of years ago. Back then, I ended up giving up because I couldn't get a stable connection. After hearing about the improvements in Linux Mint, I decided to give it another shot, but I'm still having trouble getting it to recognize my router for a stable connection. I've already made some adjustments in the BIOS and looked up possible fixes, but nothing seems to work. Here are the specs of my setup: a Ryzen 5 5600G CPU, MSI PRO B550M-VC WiFi motherboard, 16GB RAM, and a TECHNICOLOR CGM4331COM combined router/modem. I'm looking to install Linux Mint on a 512 GB SSD and minimize my use of Windows 11. However, I'm not very tech-savvy when it comes to networking, so any straightforward advice would be greatly appreciated!
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I've noticed that WiFi tends to work better with Intel network cards like the AX210. If you have a Mediatek, Realtek, or Broadcom chip, swapping it out for an Intel card could make a big difference. They're pretty cheap too!
Are you saying I should physically replace the WiFi card? It's integrated into the motherboard, so would it still be easy to switch out if I buy an adapter? Any recommendations for a good USB Intel WiFi adapter?