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05-16-2025 12:33 PM
I want to change current wifi adapter to one for wifi6. I have Realtek RTL8188CE(original). What do I need to get to do this? Is it possible? Thank You!
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05-16-2025 12:39 PM
Unfortunately, your notebook has a BIOS whitelist which prevents the installation of any other model Wi-Fi card from working other than the models listed in the parts list for your notebook and they must have the HP part numbers on them or they will not work.
None of them are dual band.
You will have to use a dual band USB Wi-Fi 6 adapter.
I bought this one a month or so ago for my HP desktop PC which did not have Wi-Fi.
05-16-2025 12:39 PM
Unfortunately, your notebook has a BIOS whitelist which prevents the installation of any other model Wi-Fi card from working other than the models listed in the parts list for your notebook and they must have the HP part numbers on them or they will not work.
None of them are dual band.
You will have to use a dual band USB Wi-Fi 6 adapter.
I bought this one a month or so ago for my HP desktop PC which did not have Wi-Fi.