Want to upgrade my wifi card from 2.4ghz to a 5ghz one, pls suggest the most ideal one compatible.

[Nabeel321]

Want to upgrade my wifi card from 2.4ghz to a 5ghz one, pls suggest the most ideal one compatible.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

In order to answer your question, you will need to provide the full model number or product number of your notebook.

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[Nabeel321]

Hi Paul

My model number is hp eq0024au and my driver version is Realtek RTL8723DE 802.11b/g/n PCIe Adapter.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Hi:

Your notebook only has one antenna wire which means that the only easy upgrade you can do would be to replace the Realtek 8723DE card with this model, which is dual band, has Bluetooth and also works with one antenna wire.

Realtek RTL8821CE 802.11 ac 1x1 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.2 Combo Adapter (MU-MIMO supported) HP part # L17365-005.

The card has a maximum throughput of 433 MBPS on the 5.0 GHz Wi-Fi band with an AC router and an excellent signal.

You can find this model on eBay, or Ali Express. 

I see some Intel 3165 cards listed on the eBay listings, so don't buy those.

https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=L17365-005&_sacat=0&_sop=15

RTL8821CE - Buy RTL8821CE with free shipping on AliExpress

On the Ali Express listings, make sure the card has the HP Part # of 915620-001.

You can also check your local PC repair shops in the area to see if they have any of that model card they will sell you.

A better performing Wi-Fi card would require you to order and install the dual wire antenna kit listed in chapter 3 of the service manual and completely disassembling the notebook including the display panel to run the second antenna wire.

Below is the link to the service manual, where you can find the Wi-Fi card removal and replacement procedure:

Maintenance and Service Guide HP 15 Laptop PC