Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211

[coukou]

Hello,

I just bought a brand-new HP Workstation Z1 G9 running running Win 11 Pro 22H2.

This computer is sold without the Wifi and Bluetooth card. I contacted HP support who advised me to install Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 - Network adapter - M.2 2230 (CNVio2) - 802.11ax: Bluetooth 5.2.

As far as I know, the AX211 Wi-Fi adapter, in order for it to work properly it uses other components in the PC such as the processor in order for the Wi-Fi to work. The installed CPU on this Z1G9 is 12th gen. So, it should support the AX211 isn't it?

So, I bought this Wifi adapter, unfortunately it's sold without antennas. Can you advise what antennas to install, and where to find it?

Regards

[erico]

According to the specifications, the HP Z1 G9 tower that you purchased should have a WIFI adapter included.

https://support.hp.com/ro-en/product/hp-z1-g9-tower-desktop/2100982661/document/ish_5878469-5878634-...

[coukou]

Thanks Erico for your reply. Indeed, this card should have been included… apparently not in France.

However, as I wrote above, I bought the WLAN PCB. The problem is that there are no antennas and I do not know the reference of the antennas or where to find them.
Also, the only information I got from HP support is, that I can install an Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 WLAN. As for the antennas… they don't know.

Can you help with the antennas?

Regards

[erico]

I am still looking for more information.

Reference source for part information

https://partsurfer.hp.com/partsurfer/?searchtext=67T75AA&searchby=product

SPS-CA Wireless antenna_Internal   HP P/N  M10483-001

Google.fr search for online vendor sources in Europe for the wireless antenna for your PC.
https://www.google.fr/search?q=HP%C2%A0M10483-001&source=hp&ei=3yL-Y_IKiaaR1Q-H7JXQCQ&iflsig=AK50M_U...

I did find this remove/replace video which has a section on removing and replacing the wireless antennas that may help you. It actually involves an almost complete disassembly of the PC.

[coukou]

Thank you very much for all these usefull infos, especially Remove/replace parts video

<kind Regards

[erico]

How did the ordering parts and installation go?

If you don't want to go through the trouble of installing the Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX211 and wifi antenna, you can always use a USB wifi-6 dongle instead.

[coukou]

TNX Erico,

I already bought the Ax211 and the antenna. I'll let you know further when I install them

Regards

[coukou]

Hello,

As promised here my conclusion:

I had to return the antenna purchased, it does not fit. As for the AX211 card, I'm also returning it because I can't find the antenna anywhere.
I'm going to fall back on a Wifi 6E BlueTooth 5.2 pciexpress card. Can you advise what card?

[erico · Accepted solution]

There is a wide selection of cards on Amazon in France at the following hyperlink.

https://www.amazon.fr/s?k=Wifi+6E+BlueTooth+5.2+pci%5C&__mk_fr_FR=%C3%85M%C3%85%C5%BD%C3%95%C3%91&cr...

My own preference is ASUS brand, but choosing by reading the reviews should help you choose one that is less costly. I would not choose one with less than four to four and one half stars.