Intel compatible with Realtek RTL8723BE-VB 802.11b/g/n 1x1 Wi-Fi card?

[radbirdz]

My HP Notebook contains a Realtek RTL8723BE-VB 802.11b/g/n 1x1 Wi-Fi  wireless card. I would like to know what Intel cards would be compatible.

Thanks!

[Huffer]

We need the model number of the laptop. You may have a single antenna inside the laptop which will severely restrict your upgrade options and rule out most Intel cards. 

[radbirdz]

Hi - the Model # is FBA_767000000000.

This is the laptop:

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N41VR5L/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Thank you!

[radbirdz]

I want to add that the reason why I am looking to replace the Wi-Fi card is because after extensive troubleshooting, HP was unable to resolve an issue I've been having with a delayed connection to Wi-Fi when the laptop comes out of sleep mode. This included executing a system recovery. HP sent me a replacement Realtek Wi-Fi card (I did not want to send the laptop to them for service), which did not resolve the problem. I have read that the Realtek cards have performance issues, so I am interested in trying an Intel card to see if it fixes the problem.

[Huffer]

That is not an HP model number and even the product number on that amazon page is not returning anything. You bought it from a reseller and sometimes they are a bit vague about what they are selling so they can fill the order with different models. 

Check this:

https://support.hp.com/emea_middle_east-en/document/c00033108

The first thing I am going to have you try when I get the correct model number is a BIOS update. Let me know if you have already tried that. Second thing is to find the Service manual, which will tell me if it has 1 or 2 antennae. If it has one antenna, then there are really no Intel cards which will be compatible. We might be able to find you something other than the Realtek, however.  

[radbirdz]

I just realized I had this info in an email from HP:

Model Number: Z2K95UA

Model Description: HP NOTEBOOK 15-AY147CL

Serial Number: CND6383WRV

I have already executed a BIOS update and have updated all drivers that I could identify, including the wireless adapter.

Here is the link to what I believe is the service manual: http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c05527168.pdf

Looks like it's one antennae:

Integrated wireless options with single antenna (M.2)

Compatible with 0iracast-certiƭed devices Support for the following WLAN formats:

● Realtek RTL8188EE 802.11bgn 1x1 Wi-Fi Adapter

● Realtek RT8723BE 802.11bgn 1x1 Wi-Fi + BT4.0 Combo Adapter

● Broadcom BCM43142 802.11 bgn 1x1 Wi-Fi + BT4.0 HMC Combo Adapter

● Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165 802.11 ac 1x1 WiFi + BT 4.0 Combo Adapter

So are those my card options?

[Huffer · Accepted solution]

Yes but look at page 44. No HP Part number is given for the Intel 3165 card, which does need 2 antennae. 

You can try the Broadcom card, which is in my opinion somewhat of an improvement over the Realtek:

Broadcom BCM43142 802.11 b/g/n 1x1 Wi-Fi + BT4.0 M.2 Combo Adapter 792608-005

https://www.amazon.com/HP-Broadcom-Bluetooth-792608-001-792608-005/dp/B071CKRN5Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&...

You can try the Intel card but I am advising it will have issues trying to operate on a single antenna lead. 

https://www.amazon.com/3165NGW-Wireless-Bluetooth4-2-802-11AC-433Mbps/dp/B01A80R630/ref=sr_1_1?s=ele...

Please accept as solution if this is the answer you needed. 

[radbirdz]

Great! Would this be the same card? It's cheaper.

https://www.amazon.com/HP-753078-005-802-11bgn-Bluetooth-combination/dp/B00PDCYX76/ref=sr_1_1?s=elec...

[Huffer]

Looks to be yes. 

[radbirdz]

I received the broadcom card today, and it doesn't look like it will fit. It's smaller than the Realtek card.

Here is a link to the card the card I purchased:

https://www.dhgate.com/product/wholesale-broadcom-bcm43142-1x1bn-bt4-0-pcie/402655210.html

Here's a photo of the card next to the Realtek card:

Why would would the service guide recommend an incompatible card?