Upgrade network card to Intel AX210 from Realtek RTL8822CE

[krishrk]

Hello there,

Is it possible to upgrade the Wi-Fi card in my HP ENVY x360 Laptop - 13-ay0006au to an Intel Wi-Fi 6E AX210 from a Realtek RTL8822CE?

Thanks,

Krish 

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi, Krish:

I don't know of anyone who has tried an Intel AX210 in a HP notebook with an AMD processor and chipset that has gotten it to work.

Here is the latest disappointment in the discussion below.

Re: Wifi6E AX210 Wifi M2 in HP 15s-eq1000 - HP Support Community - 8592306

I recommend that you try the Intel AX200 card I mentioned in that discussion...

Chapter 3 of your notebook's service manual also indicates that the Intel AX200 with that part number would be supported in your notebook.

Maintenance and Service Guide HP ENVY x360 13 Convertible PCIMPORTANT! This document is intended for...

[krishrk]

But I still have to install the drivers for the AX200 on my laptop, right? Do you have the link (preferably directly from HP) for the drivers?

[Paul_Tikkanen]

W10 will automatically install the drivers for the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

I would use the latest ones from Intel as the ones from HP will be out of date.

Wifi:

Windows® 10 and Windows 11* Wi-Fi Drivers for Intel® Wireless Adapters

Bluetooth:

https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/download/18649/intel-wireless-bluetooth-for-windows-10-and-w...

Before you install the Intel card, uninstall both the Realtek Wi-Fi and Bluetooth devices and drivers in the device manager.

Then you can shut down the PC and install the Intel card.

[krishrk]

So can you guarantee that the AX200 will run on my laptop?

[Paul_Tikkanen]

If you buy the exact part number I recommended it should work because that very same card and part number are listed as supported in your notebook's service manual.

The only thing I can guarantee is the Intel AX210 will NOT work.

[krishrk]

You have been incredibly helpful. Thanks so much. I really appreciate it. Do you know why the AX210 won't work with my laptop?

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

Unfortunately, I don't know why the Intel AX210 won't work, but apparently for some reason it doesn't work on AMD notebooks.