Pci wifi adapter as SDR

[FatherGrime]

Does anyone know of any open source software/tools that can used to turn a mini Pci dual band wifi adapter, into a SDR device?

Also if there are any instances where this has been achieved would, it be more effective since they can receive a broader frequency; than that of a usual SDR tool like HackRF/LimeSDR?

Any input is welcome.

[DramaKing]

I don't want to offend you, but you want to do this with SOFTWARE!? The only way that I can think of to do this would be to desolder the chip and solder a SDR chip onto it. I don't think that even flashing new firmware would work. The antennas in a laptop are just wires, so the frequencies shouldn't be restricted, at least.