Upgrade to WiFi 6

[danny761]

I would like to upgrade the wifi card in my HP Probook 470 G5 to a Wifi 6 card.

Device manager says that I have an "Intel Dual Band-AC8265" card

What are the compatible wifi 6 cards for this laptop?

Do I need a wifi card that is specifically branded for HP?

Thanks for any advice

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Either one of these two cards should work.

Intel AX210 Wi-Fi 6E 2x2 AX + Bluetooth 5.2 M.2 2230 non-vPro   HP part # / SPS # M27269-005

Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 802.11ax 2 × 2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5 (non-vPro)    HP part #/Intel SPS # L35282-005

The SPS # on the Intel card has to match the HP part number.

That's the only thing that matters.

Below is the link to the service manual where you can find the Wi-Fi card removal and replacement procedure:

6da530.pdf

[danny761]

So, I understand that the upgrade NEEDS to have been specifically manufactured for HP

Thank you

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

HP does not make computer components-certainly not wireless cards.

They put HP part number labels on the components they use or sell.

The Intel Wi-Fi card you buy has to have the M27269-005 or the L35282-005 SPS# on the white label on the Intel card.

That matches the HP part #.

Where you buy the card is of no concern.

For example, the AX210: Just make sure you see that M27269-005 SPS # on the card as shown in the picture of the Wi-Fi card at the link below.

Amazon.com: WiFi 6E Wireless Card Intel AX210 NGW Bluetooth 5.3 Tri-Band 5400Mbps Network Adapter fo...