WiFi Card Upgrade

[VidyutP]

I want to upgrade this laptop to support 5 GHz WiFi, the adapter that's currently in there is the Realtek RTL8723BE 802.11 bgn Adapter which only supports 2.4 GHz. The cards easily available in the area I live are Intel AX210NGW & AX200NGW, will those work on this laptop, or any other cards that would? Thanks in advance. 

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Neither of those model cards would work in your notebook.

You can upgrade to this dual band Wi-Fi card though:

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.

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

HP Notebook PC (AMD) * Models: 15-ba100 – 15-ba199 * Models: 15-ba000 – 15-ba099 * Models: 15-bf100 ...

[VidyutP]

Thanks for the quick reply, greatly appreciate it ! I'll look offline for that card, Thanks again !

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

[VidyutP]

Could you also link the drivers for the WiFi & Bluetooth? Thanks in advance.

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Sure.

Below are the links to the latest Wi-Fi and Bluetooth drivers currently available for the RTL8821CE:

Wi-Fi:

Version 2024.10.229.0

https://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp153001-153500/sp153227.exe

Bluetooth:

Version 1.9.1051.3011

https://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp153001-153500/sp153275.exe

[VidyutP]

Thanks a lot for the help !

[Paul_Tikkanen]

Anytime.

Glad to have been of assistance.

[Jim0889]

Thanks for the great recommendation, Paul! This info is super helpful.