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‎08-17-2020 02:37 PM

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Product: HP Pavilion G6-1370sd
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

Hello,

 

I would like to upgrade mij Wifi card (RT5390) to a higher standard.. =>2.4GHz + 5GHz + bt if possible.

Anyone knows what module i best could chose ?

 

The bios has a whitelist for Wifi modules on board. 

I already tried some wifi modules but the bios doesn't accept them.

 

any help is appreciated

 

Jacques

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‎08-17-2020 02:55 PM

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@MayHeb 

 

Your machine was built around 2011, due to the whitelist, the chance to upgrade to new wifi card is none. You have to use USB dongle. I know vendors have dongles for wifi and dongles for Bluetooth (means 2, not in one).

 

For wifi adapter

 

            https://www.pcgamer.com/au/best-usb-wi-fi-adapter/

 

For Bluetooth

 

       http://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/targus-bluetooth-4-0-usb-adaptor-taacb75au


There are many brands and models around, cheaper too.

 

Regards.

BH
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‎08-17-2020 02:55 PM

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@MayHeb 

 

Your machine was built around 2011, due to the whitelist, the chance to upgrade to new wifi card is none. You have to use USB dongle. I know vendors have dongles for wifi and dongles for Bluetooth (means 2, not in one).

 

For wifi adapter

 

            https://www.pcgamer.com/au/best-usb-wi-fi-adapter/

 

For Bluetooth

 

       http://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/targus-bluetooth-4-0-usb-adaptor-taacb75au


There are many brands and models around, cheaper too.

 

Regards.

BH
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‎08-17-2020 03:10 PM

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Hello Banhier,

 

I already was afraid you would come with that suggestion... 🙂

It would be my best no. 2 if it would be possible to upgrade.. 

so it will be no 1.. 🙂

 

Thanks for you quick reply.

Will have to shop around to buy me some nice wifi dongle. Thanks for the suggestions !

 

Jacques

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