Problem installing windows 11 on new SSD drive - Install driver for WIFI Network Connection

[albertf]

Hi, I have a HP Envy 17.3 un laptop with a faulty SSD.

I have removed the faulty SSD and installed a new M2 SSD drive.

I downloaded windows 11 install media from Microsoft to a USB and booted the laptop off the USB and proceeded up to a step where I was prompted to "Install driver" for WIFI connection.

Where can I download the correct WIFI driver for this laptop? I presume I will have to put this driver in another USB, right?

Thanks

[albertf]

My HP Envy 17.3in laptop has the Prod ID: 537Z4AV.

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Do you recall the model Wi-Fi adapter your notebook came with?

The parts list indicates your notebook could have come with two different model Wi-Fi adapters--Intel or Mediatek.

HP PartSurfer

Once you determine the correct Wi-Fi driver your notebook came with, download the driver for it from your notebook's support page.

HP ENVY 17.3 inch Laptop PC 17-cr0000 RCTO Base Model Software and Driver Downloads | HP® Support

Use the free 7-Zip file utility to extract the exe file into its driver folder.

7-Zip

Then copy the folder to a USB flash drive.

Then follow the instructions at the link below to install the driver.

How to Manually Install a Wi-Fi Driver During Windows 11 Installation: A Step-by-Step Guide – IT Sol...

Isn't there an option to skip that step?

If there is, it would be a lot easier to bypass connecting to the internet and set up Windows using a local account.

See how to do that at the link below.  Then you can install the Wi-Fi driver from the exe file instead.

How to bypass internet connection to install Windows 11 - Pureinfotech

[albertf]

Hi, thanks again for helping out.

Unfortunately, there is no option to skip this. I have to select a driver from a folder before it will allow me to click "Next" (I can't actually install anything during the Windows 11 build).

I had taken a picture of the system diagnostic screen previously. The System Board CT number is: 

PRPVPE21WHWI1L

Would that help in identifying the WIFI type?

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome. 

Is there a FCC ID for the wifi card on the bottom of the case?

That would identify the model of the wifi adapter. 

[albertf]

Yes, it is FCC ID: PD9AX211NG.

I also saw the Serial No and Product ID.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

That's the ID for the Intel AX211. 

So you need to download the Intel wifi driver from the support page. 

[albertf]

Thanks. I will download and see if it works.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome. 

Good luck.

[albertf]

Many thanks for that! I was able to install the driver and it is prompting me to select a WIFI now.

I will try to see if there is a way not to connect to the network as I want to avoid logging on to Microsoft.

Thanks again.