UPGRADING TO WIFI 7

[FRANCIS87]

 I was partially pointed to getting an HP Part #N39883-001 as the wifi 7 replacement for my  Laptop that came with a  Wifi 6E AX211 M.2  2x2 @ 160Hz. Since then I have gone on to do further research at Intel's Website after learning it has to have a CNVio2 Interface. So I wasn't sold on the Intel Wifi 7 BE200 or the afore-mentioned HP #N39883-001 which are regular  M.2 2230  size RF Cards with E Keys.

The CNVio2 interface of my current 6E AX211 suggests it may be a SoC combination of the CPU+CRF designed to save space on the MB and that the Replacement may well be what Intel Wifi7 BE201  with CNVio3 interface offers, since it offers both 1216 and 2230 sizes, as long as it provides the Faster 320 Hz speed of the TriBand 4096QAM.

                  Am I wrong with this prediction? 

I have the original Intel Product Briefs for my 6E AX211, compared to both Intel BE200 and BE201, and will gladly refer you to them on the Intel Website.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

No other CNVI card will work in your notebook other than the AX201.

I have recommended non-CNVI cards to many forum members where they had notebooks with the 9560AC, AX201 or AX211 and they normally work just fine.

If you are set on upgrading the Wi-Fi card to a Wifi7 one, this is the part number I recommend:

Intel BE200 M.2 2230 Wi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 5.4 non-vPro WW WLAN module   HP part # / SPS # N39883-005

Chapter 3 of the service manual indicates that the Intel AX210, non CNVI was also offered in the model series.

Maintenance and Service Guide

[FRANCIS87]

Thanks, Mr. Tikkanen, for your response and help.

First of all, I like that your initial recommendation of HP #N39883-001 has evolved to Intel BE200 M.2 2230 +BT 5.4 non-vPro with SPS #N39883-005 because they are identical. Maybe it's just Intel vs. HP cataloging.

Sorry, I didn't mention that my Laptop was an Intel Evo implementation of the HP Sceptre X360 series. It was your discussion with (MyGirl15?) where you referred her to a Publication on Intel cRF+CPU (SoC) combined to work as a single unit but with a CNVio INTERFACE.

When identifying all my Device components through HP Detect software, my current Intel EVO series Laptop ( Serial# CND31150LC ) reveals mine as having a CNVio2 Interface, mounted atop my NVme SSD storage. I'm not certain at this point if that means the smaller-sized  Intel BE201 M.2 1216 (320Hz} with CNVio3 or if your suggestion above fits the bill.

     What I intend to do now is to order both Wifi7 cards on eBay and Intel, allowing for Returns, and I'll report

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome. 

Looking forward to reading about the results of your notebook's wifi card upgrade project