HP Envy 700-230qe has a RT3290 802.11bgn Wi-Fi Adapter does it have dual bands

[hyaduckh]

Thank you once again Paul!

Here is what I am going to do. Please correct anything you see that I might be doing wrong.

I have ordered the dual band wi-fi card. It will be here Sunday.

While I wait on it I will download the files I need but not install them.

Once my dual band wi-fi card gets here I will carefully remove the old card taking extra precautions with removing the two antenna wires. (Makes no since to me to put two antenna wires on a single band wi-fi card but I am fortunate they did).

I will install the two wires on the new dual card and then install it onto the motherboard.

I will then install the downloaded files.

Harry

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi, Harry:

While I wait on it I will download the files I need but not install them.   Yes, good idea.

Once my dual band wi-fi card gets here I will carefully remove the old card taking extra precautions with removing the two antenna wires. (Makes no since to me to put two antenna wires on a single band wi-fi card but I am fortunate they did).

 Yes, proceed that way.  The two antennas provide for much better reception even on a single band wifi card.  The new single band wifi cards are designed to only work with one antenna.  Some don't even have a second terminal.

I will install the two wires on the new dual card and then install it onto the motherboard.  Yes, if that is easier to attach the antennas that way, do it.

I will then install the downloaded files.  Yes.  Also, If there is any Ralink software to uninstall in the windows control panel>programs (maybe bluetooth?), uninstall that before removing the Ralink wifi card.

[hyaduckh]

Thanks Paul you have been GREAT!

I will add a step to remove my old software to the single band Ralink before installing the new dual band Ralink software.

Thanks a million I think you have done a terrific job helping me out and I really appreaciate it!

Harry

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Anytime, Harry.

Glad to have been of assistance, and please post back and let us know how your wifi card upgrade project went.

Have a great weekend!

Paul

[hyaduckh]

I will Paul anf I hope your weekend is great also.

Harry

[hyaduckh]

Hi Paul,

Just a quick update. I have installed the dual wi-fi receiver component to my computer and it works great! With your excellent help and knowledge it was a very easy install.

Thanks again for such great help,

Harry

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome, Harry.

Thanks for letting us know the wifi card upgrade went well.

Paul