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17-x171ng
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Which WLAN Modul is in Notebook 17-x171ng installed?

The Modul is only a 2,4GHZ Modul and i want to exchange it to DUAL Wifi Modul with 2.4/5GHZ. 

 

Thanks in advance.

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Hi,

In the notebook you have

802.11b/g/n (1x1) and Bluetooth® 4.0 combo (Miracast compatible)

You can replace, however your model has only one antenna. Most ac modules will need two antennas to function properly.

So either you would need to install another antenna in the notebook or use and ac module which needs only one antenna.

Example:

Realtek RTL8821CE 802.11ac 1 × 1 Wi-Fi + BT 4.2 Combo Adapter (MU-MIMO supported)

 

On page 46 of service manual you can see the steps to install the RAM

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c05122688

 

You coyld also consider a USB dongle.

 

Hope it helps,

David

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HP Recommended

Hi,

In the notebook you have

802.11b/g/n (1x1) and Bluetooth® 4.0 combo (Miracast compatible)

You can replace, however your model has only one antenna. Most ac modules will need two antennas to function properly.

So either you would need to install another antenna in the notebook or use and ac module which needs only one antenna.

Example:

Realtek RTL8821CE 802.11ac 1 × 1 Wi-Fi + BT 4.2 Combo Adapter (MU-MIMO supported)

 

On page 46 of service manual you can see the steps to install the RAM

http://h10032.www1.hp.com/ctg/Manual/c05122688

 

You coyld also consider a USB dongle.

 

Hope it helps,

David

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Please click on accept as solution if answered your question

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Hi David,

thanks you very much for the excact informations, very, very helpfully!!

 

The Modul with one antenna Realtek RTL8821CE is not easy to buy in Germany,

new or used. But i prefer a new once.

I will check maybe a  other model or check if i can install a second antenna.

 

Thanks and stay healthy.

  

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