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04-21-2020 09:38 PM
Replace Realtek RTL8723BE to a Dual Band card
WIFI card: Realtek RTL8723BE
Hi there.
I would like to replace my wifi card to a dual band card because i have a dual band router. Two questions:
1. Can I add a second antennae ?
2. Which card is supported by my laptop system or mother board etc. ?
If someone could help me PLEASE
Thanks
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04-22-2020 08:37 AM
Hi, @rubensusanto
The Intel wifi card requires two antenna cables for both the wifi and bluetooth to work, and yours only has one.
If you want both the wifi and bluetooth to work, you can only upgrade to this model wifi card...
Realtek RTL8821CE 802.11 ac 1x1 WiFi + Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Adapter (MU-MIMO supported) HP part # L17365-005.
The only place I have been able to find this model is on eBay.
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=L17365-005&_sacat=0&_sop=15
The card has the same throughput as the RTL8723BE on the 2.4 GHz wifi band, but on the 5.0 GHz wifi band with an AC router, it has a maximum throughput of 433 MBPS.
04-21-2020 10:45 PM
Your machine only has 1 antenna but you can use
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04-22-2020 08:37 AM
Hi, @rubensusanto
The Intel wifi card requires two antenna cables for both the wifi and bluetooth to work, and yours only has one.
If you want both the wifi and bluetooth to work, you can only upgrade to this model wifi card...
Realtek RTL8821CE 802.11 ac 1x1 WiFi + Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Adapter (MU-MIMO supported) HP part # L17365-005.
The only place I have been able to find this model is on eBay.
https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=L17365-005&_sacat=0&_sop=15
The card has the same throughput as the RTL8723BE on the 2.4 GHz wifi band, but on the 5.0 GHz wifi band with an AC router, it has a maximum throughput of 433 MBPS.