Intel® Centrino® Wireless-N 2230 alternative??

[CharlotteC]

Will this new card work on with Windows 8.1? I have an HP Envy with this same wireless driver and a new dual-band AC router. My connection drops after 15-20 minutes every time I try to use it. The only thing I can do is shut down and reboot so it will establish a connection again, until it drops again. So frustrated!

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

I would need to know the full model number or product number of your notebook in order to let you know what replacement wifi adapters you could install.

The product number can be normally found on the same label as the serial number.

In the meantime, did you try the latest W8.1 driver directly from Intel?  The 64 bit driver is the 3rd driver down on the left side of the webpage.

https://downloadcenter.intel.com/download/27237/Wireless-Intel-PROSet-Wireless-Software-and-Drivers-...

[CharlotteC]

My laptop model is E4S19UA#ABA. I'll try installing that driver you referred me to tomorrow if I can get my PC to stop showing me the BSOD. It was stuck in a loop for hours and I'm going to shut it down now. 

Thank you for the quick response!!! 

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

You're very welcome.

Yes, you can install this AC wifi card in your HP ENVY TouchSmart m7-j020dx Notebook PC:

Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 802.11 ac 2x2 WiFi + BT 4.0                  HP Part # 710661-001

Do your search by the HP part number, not the model of the card.  Should be readily obtainable on eBay or Amazon.

Here are the links to the W8.1 wifi and bluetooth drivers for that model wifi card.

This package provides the drivers to support the Intel 7260/3160 Wireless LAN adapter in supported notebook models that are running a supported operating system.

http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp70501-71000/sp70883.exe

This package contains the driver installation package for the Intel Bluetooth in the supported notebook models running a supported operating systems.

NOTE: In order for this package to install correctly, the previous package must be removed before running this driver update.

http://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp71001-71500/sp71224.exe

[CharlotteC]

I searched Amazon & eBay by the HP # like you suggested but some of the descriptions say “mini” or “half mini” for the same part number. Is there a difference? I’m sorry - I’m not familiar with this kind of stuff and want to be sure I’m ordering the right part. The prices range from $20s to $40s which is why I ‘m uncertain I’m looking at the right part. I enailed a seller for confirmation but his response was just “yes” - not helpful at all 😟

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

This is what the one you want looks like.

Amazon

https://www.amazon.com/710661-001-Intel-Wireless-ac-7260-Pci-express/dp/B00PDLCFL8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF...

eBay

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Intel-Dual-Band-Wireless-AC-7260-2x2-WiFi-BT-710661-001-7260HMW-Tested-Good...

[CharlotteC]

Ordered from one of your links (these were the ones I was looking at, just wasn’t sure) - thank you so much!!!

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Anytime.

Please post back and let us know how the wireless card upgrade went.

In case you need it, here is the link to the service manual for your model series.

The wifi card R & R procedures can be found in chapter 5, starting on page 52.

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c03922401

[CharlotteC]

I sure will & thank you again for all your help 🤝

[CharlotteC]

My son in law installed my new wireless card tonight and it seems to have resolved the issue I was having with my wireless connection - thank you so much!!!