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‎09-29-2022 11:57 AM

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Hi, I have an old HP G32 laptop and want to upgrade wifi module to wifi 6 with bluetooth. I noticed some module is not for HP, Please tell me which one I should pick?

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‎09-29-2022 03:20 PM

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Hi, @ping211 

 

Any HP notebook made in 2011 or earlier has a BIOS whitelist which prevents the installation of any other model wifi adapter other than the one that came with your notebook from working.

 

If you want to upgrade the Wi-Fi, you will have to purchase a USB Wi-Fi adapter.

 

I haven't seen any compact USB Wi-Fi/Bluetooth AX adapters on the market yet, but they do have some Wi-Fi 5 adapters that come with Bluetooth, such as this one.

 

USB WiFi Bluetooth Adapter, 600Mbps Dual Band 2.4/5Ghz Wireless Network External Receiver, Mini WiFi...

 

 

 

 

 

 

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‎09-29-2022 01:23 PM

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@ping211 

 

Your machine could be a decade old. It is impossible to change to newer generation for wifi adapter.

 

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BH
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‎09-29-2022 02:27 PM

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Thanks for replying, I thought if it can be plugged in to min PCIE port, it would work.

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‎09-29-2022 03:20 PM

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Hi, @ping211 

 

Any HP notebook made in 2011 or earlier has a BIOS whitelist which prevents the installation of any other model wifi adapter other than the one that came with your notebook from working.

 

If you want to upgrade the Wi-Fi, you will have to purchase a USB Wi-Fi adapter.

 

I haven't seen any compact USB Wi-Fi/Bluetooth AX adapters on the market yet, but they do have some Wi-Fi 5 adapters that come with Bluetooth, such as this one.

 

USB WiFi Bluetooth Adapter, 600Mbps Dual Band 2.4/5Ghz Wireless Network External Receiver, Mini WiFi...

 

 

 

 

 

 

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‎09-29-2022 03:34 PM

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Thanks Paul, it is a very good suggestion, small and faster way.

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‎09-29-2022 03:57 PM

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You're very welcome.

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