5G upgrd HP15-ac100 series laptop's Realtek RTL8723BE 802.11 bgn Wi-Fi Adapter (Part# 792610-005)

[Lightman5]

Need to upgrade my HP15-ac100 series laptop's Realtek RTL8723BE 802.11 bgn Wi-Fi Adapter (Part# 792610-005) to dual-band so that 2.4G and 5G can both be used.

Can anyone confirm whether Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265 802.11ac, Dual Band, 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.0 - (7265NGW) is compatible with this series laptop?  MSINFO32 reports these "baseboard" specifics:  Manufacturer=HP, Product 80C3, Version 96.53.

[Lightman5]

Or is Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168 802.11 ac 1x1 WiFi + BT 4.2 Combo Adapter (HP Part # 863934-855) the correct replacement part for dual band?

[Riddle_Decipher]

@Lightman5 Welcome to HP Forums Community!

Here's the list of wireless card's tested and approved by HP as per the service and maintenance guide for your device: Click here to verify (Page. 3 Chapter 1 Product description)

(As an upgrade/custom enthusiast I personally love the idea of upgrading the device as well, However, HP recommends that you go easy on it as the device is equipped with parts that perform at its optimal performance and also, the upgradeable parts listed above are purely for your ease, though the decision to upgrade will be at your own discretion)

Let me know how that pans out,

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[Lightman5]

Thank you much, Riddle_Decipher, for your expert help.  I will order the final part in the list you provided from HP's Maintenance & Service Guide for my laptop.

I assume after installing the replacement Wi-Fi card for dual-band, that a driver update must be done, correct?  Will Microsoft Update provide the correct driver or should I obtain it from Intel, the card's mfr.?

[Riddle_Decipher]

@Lightman5 The pleasure is all mine 😉

You should be able to update it via Microsoft or better yet, the HP Support Assistant to obtain specific driver updates, if that doesn't work, please visit Intel to get the same as the last resort.

I hope that helps!

Take care and have a good day, ahead.

[Lightman5]

I am sorry to report that replacing the OEM card (see subject line) with the final one in HP's list in Chap. 1 Product Description's Page 3 -- Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 802.11 ac 1x1 WiFi + BT 4.0 Combo Adapter -- did NOT work, much less add the second, 5G WiFi band.  So, I returned it for a refund and reinstalled the OEM card.

Consequently, I've resorted to using an external USB dual-band adapter in the future.  (It's on my Amazon wish list. 😉