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HP Notebook - 15-db0011dx
Microsoft Windows 10 (64-bit)

HP Laptop running Realtek RTL8723DE 802.11b/g/n PCIe Adapter

When configuring the device, in "Wireless Mode", I only have 3 options:

1: 802.11 b

2: 802.11 g

3: 802.11 b/g

I am unable to set 802.11 n as it's not shown in the drop down menu.

Just trying to get a faster network connection - currently on 2gbs fiber, but my average speed test is 52 down and 43 up.

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Hi:

 

The default and best setting is b/g.

 

The maximum throughput of that model Wi-Fi adapter is only 72 MBPS.

 

That would be with an excellent Wi-Fi signal.

 

Not bad for that lousy model Wi-Fi adapter.

 

You can verify the speed the adapter is connecting at by going to the Windows control panel>network & internet>network & sharing center>then on the right side of that window, click on the Wi-Fi connection you see listed there.

 

If you are good at taking things apart and better at putting them back together again, you can upgrade that model Wi-Fi adapter to a dual band AC card.

 

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.

 

Maintenance and Service Guide HP 15 Laptop PC

 

Related service videos:

 

Replace the Optical Drive | HP Notebook 15, HP 250 and 255 G7 Notebook PC | HP - YouTube

 

Replace the Base Enclosure | HP Notebook 15, HP 250 and 255 G7 Notebook PC | HP - YouTube

 

Replace the Battery | HP Notebook 15, HP 250 and 255 G7 Notebook PC | HP - YouTube

 

Replace the Wireless Module | HP Notebook 15, HP 250 and 255 G7 Notebook PC | HP - YouTube

 

If you decide to upgrade, you may want to replace the 4 GB memory chip with an 8 GB memory chip as there is only one memory slot.

 

Replace the Memory Module | HP Notebook 15, HP 250 and 255 G7 Notebook PC | HP - YouTube

 

And last but not least, you can replace the 2.5" mechanical hard drive with a better performing 2.5" SSD.

 

Replace the Primary Storage Drive Assembly | HP Notebook 15, HP 250 and 255 G7 Notebook PC | HP - Yo...

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