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‎06-13-2016 08:48 PM

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Product: Pavilion dm4-2180us
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 (64-bit)

I have a hp pavilion dm4-2180us.  I want to upgrade the wifi card from 802.11b/g/n to 802.11ac.  Can I do this? I would like to know the compatible faster cards for my laptop. It would be a great help!

 

My current adapter is Intel wifi link 100 bgn

 

Thanks in advance.

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‎06-14-2016 12:25 PM

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Hi @barbsduck,

 

Welcome to the HP Forum!

 

It is a terrific place to find answers and tips! For you to have the best experience in the HP forum I would like to direct your attention to the HP Forums Guide:

 

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I understand that you would like to upgrade your WLAN card to an 802.11ac. When I checked the maintenance and service guide for your notebook for the recommended replacements, there is not an 802.11ac listed.   Please see chapter 4, page 40 for the recommended replacements:

 

HP Pavilion dm4 Entertainment PC Maintenance and Service Guide

 

This is a great question other customers may also be wondering about,  please click the  "Accept as Solution"  if you feel this post has answered  your query. You can say thanks easily by clicking the "Thumbs Up" below!  :robotvery-happy:

 

 

Sparkles1

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‎06-14-2016 12:25 PM

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Hi @barbsduck,

 

Welcome to the HP Forum!

 

It is a terrific place to find answers and tips! For you to have the best experience in the HP forum I would like to direct your attention to the HP Forums Guide:

 

First Time Here? Learn How to Post and More

 

I understand that you would like to upgrade your WLAN card to an 802.11ac. When I checked the maintenance and service guide for your notebook for the recommended replacements, there is not an 802.11ac listed.   Please see chapter 4, page 40 for the recommended replacements:

 

HP Pavilion dm4 Entertainment PC Maintenance and Service Guide

 

This is a great question other customers may also be wondering about,  please click the  "Accept as Solution"  if you feel this post has answered  your query. You can say thanks easily by clicking the "Thumbs Up" below!  :robotvery-happy:

 

 

Sparkles1

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