3G and Wifi PCI-e ports: are they the same?

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    simbeb

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    Hi there,

    Just one simple question: are the 3G and the wifi pci-e ports the same? Basically, can I remove my 3G module and put a wifi module in its place? Thanks.


    Explaination:
    I am dual-booting Ubuntu and Windows.I have a bluetooth/wifi pcie card that does not work under Linux and a simple wifi one that does. I'd like to have both installed in the AA1 (with only one enabled at any time!) so I can get a wifi connection under Linux...
     
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    3G slot can not run WiFi card, because it is not wired to PCI bus. Only wired to USB bus.

    WiFi slot is wired to both PCI and USB busses, but has no Sim reader wiring.
     
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    Thanks for the Info! ;)
     
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