Question What components are needed to add WiFii to my motherboard ?

[wxlpmnb]

hey, computer noob here. i'm trying to add a wifi card to my ASRock Z240 Pro4 motherboard.

i'm planning to buy this module here. apparently it's the model that fits the socket (says "M.2 Socket (Key E), supports type 2230 WiFi/BT module" in the manual).

Do i just need to buy the module? or do i need to buy something else, like antennas? Some wifi card setup tutorials on youtube use antennas it seems.

 

[Lutfij]

Welcome to the forums, newcomer!

That card should drop into the M2 WiFi slot located above the first PCIe x1 slot. You will need to locate the M.2 screw that comes with your motherboard, housed within a transparent baggy. You will additionally need something like this;

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07R21LN5P/

to make sure that the adapter get's maximum range.

 

[NightHawkRMX]

Another option in addition to the solution above is to install the WiFi card into a PCIe card with. antennas, rather than directly into the boards m.2 slot.
Example:
https://a.co/d/a2ttG7e