[GUIDE] Successful Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) on Framework 13 AMD with Qualcomm QCNCM865 and Arch Linux

Framework Laptop 13 Linux
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I recently installed the Qualcomm QCNCM865. Here are my observations:

On Linux:

  • Bluetooth Audio: The connection can be unstable, but it seems more reliable when using AAC settings.
  • System Stability: The device crashes during heavy uploads not downloads, though it handles large downloads without issues. I’m running kernel 6.11 R1 (rawhide), and the problems persist.

On Windows:

  • Initial Setup: Bluetooth and internet didn’t work out of the box. I had to manually download and install the drivers through Device Manager by selecting them.
  • Performance: After installing the drivers from the Microsoft repository, everything seems to be working fine. You can find the drivers here: Microsoft Update Catalog - FASTCONNECT 7800.
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