Upgrading my networkcard from 2.4htz + bluetooth to 5htz + 2.4 htz and bluetooth

[TheRedMonkey]

Hi, I am looking to upgrade my network card in my laptop. I need it because 5htz wifi is significantly faster than my 2.4htz wifi. Can some help me with choosing a good network card that's compatible with my laptop? Because I think I found one but I am not sure if it will work. 

Thanks in Advance.

This is the link: to what i found

https://www.alternate.nl/Intel(R)/Dual-Band-WLAN-AC-8265-M-2-WLAN-adapter/html/product/1305519?lk=22...

[Huffer]

Here's the Manual and here's the problem:

Manual

See p. 3. The Realtek adapters have a single antenna and the Intel adapters have 2 antennae. 

The Intel card you ask about is a 2 x 2 card. It needs 2 antennae. If you only have 1 antenna strung inside the laptop you can install the 2 x 2 card but it will perform no better than what you have. 

So can you check the device manager and see if you have a Realtek card? If so we need to have a difficult discussion. 

[TheRedMonkey]

Thanks for the reply. I do have a Realtek card. This is it: http://www.realtek.com/products/productsView.aspx?Langid=1&PNid=21&PFid=59&Level=5&Conn=4&ProdID=377

So it means I can only have 2.4htz or 5 htz? Not both right? What are my options?

[Huffer · Accepted solution]

You have 1 antenna. You have to use a single band 2.4 ghz card or add an antenna or use a usb wireless dongle. 

By having only a single wifi antenna HP effectively prevents significant upgrades. Sorry. Adding an antenna is major laptop surgery sorry to say. 

[TheRedMonkey]

Well wireless USB dongle it is. Thanks so much for the fast response and for the manual couldn't find that one. Have a nice day.