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10-25-2020 03:36 PM - edited 10-25-2020 03:43 PM
My laptop currently can only use 2.4ghz wifi networks. I want to upgrade it to be able to use 5.0ghz for faster wifi.
I have looked in the service guide for the hp 15 laptop and it appears upgrading the WLAN module is an option. I want to upgrade to the "Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 802.11ax 2 × 2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.0" due to it seeming to be the best option from the research I have done.
My questions are, is this feasible/ will it work with my specific computer model?
And also will I need to upgrade anything else, such as wifi antennas for this upgrade to be effective?
If so which antennas should use?
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10-28-2020 09:18 AM
Welcome to HP Community
I have gone through your Post and would like to help
Please refer to page 3 for list of compatible WLan Cards http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c06719946
The Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 802.11ax 2 × 2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.0 might work but HP cannot guarantee the functionality or performance since it has not been tested
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10-28-2020 09:18 AM
Welcome to HP Community
I have gone through your Post and would like to help
Please refer to page 3 for list of compatible WLan Cards http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c06719946
The Intel Wi-Fi 6 AX200 802.11ax 2 × 2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 5.0 might work but HP cannot guarantee the functionality or performance since it has not been tested
Thank you
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KrazyToad
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12-13-2020 05:18 PM - edited 12-13-2020 05:40 PM
Thank you for the info. I have decided to replace my wlan module with Realtek RTL8822BE 802.11ac 2 × 2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Adapter (MU-MIMO supported) 924813-855, as recommended in the manual you provided. When I took apart my computer to look at the module I noticed there was only 1 antenna, and upon further research, I learned it is best to install dual-band antennas to go with the 5ghz wlan module I have selected. I see on page 68 of the manual you provided me that there are 4 antennas available for this model. 2 of them are "dual antenna modules"
My questions are
1. Does this mean they are dual-band antennas, or that they are sets of 2 antennas combined or both?
2. how do I determine if I need the narrow bezel model or not?
3. do I need to buy 1 or 2 of these antennas, and if I need to purchase 2 will they both fit?
4. Where can I find/ purchase these antennas? aside from the L20445-001: Single antenna models I haven't been able to find any of the other models online.
Hope to hear back from you soon,
thank you for your input!