Broadcom BCM43142 802.11 bgn Wi-Fi M.2 Adapter to 5Ghz Wireless

[Micanushi1970]

current card: Broadcom BCM43142 802.11 bgn Wi-Fi M.2 Adapter to 5Ghz Wireless

HP Pavilion Model 15-ab522tx

Hi there just got this used laptop and only runs on 2G, i wish to use the 5G on our home network.

Can someone direct me to the proper wireless card for using 5G, also by replacing the wireless card, will it affect my bluetooth.

thanks in advance, 

Pzil

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

There is only one dual band Wi-Fi adapter with Bluetooth you can install that works with one antenna, and that is this one:

Realtek RTL8821CE 802.11 ac 1x1 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Adapter (MU-MIMO supported) HP part # L17365-005.

The card has a maximum throughput of 433 MBPS on the 5.0 GHz Wi-Fi band with an AC router and an excellent signal.

You can find this model on eBay, or Ali Express. 

I see some Intel 3165 cards listed on the eBay listings, so don't buy those.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=L17365-005&_sacat=0&_sop=15

RTL8821CE - Buy RTL8821CE with free shipping on AliExpress

On the Ali Express listings, make sure the card has the HP Part # of 915620-001.

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

HP Pavilion Notebook (Intel)Star WarsTM Special Edition Notebook Maintenance and Service Guide

[Micanushi1970]

Thank you will try this.

Pzil.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.