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‎02-02-2022 10:37 AM

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I have an old HP Pavilion Entertainment PC and would like to upgrade wifi card.  Trying to find out what to buy.  Thanks

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‎02-04-2022 05:02 PM - edited ‎02-04-2022 05:03 PM

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You're very welcome.

 

Unfortunately, your notebook has a BIOS whitelist, and the Intel 5100 802.11 a/g/n WLAN MiniCard was the best model wifi adapter offered in that model series.

 

Your only option would be to buy a dual band AC USB wifi adapter if you want a better wifi adapter.

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‎02-02-2022 11:31 AM

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Hi:

 

What is the full model number or product number of your PC?

 

Use this guide to find that information...

 

HP Notebook PCs - How Do I Find My Product Name or Number? | HP® Customer Support

 

Notebooks made in 2011 or earlier have BIOS whitelists which prevent the installation of any wifi card not listed in the service manual from working.

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‎02-04-2022 04:54 PM

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Product number NQ226AV

Model number dv8t-1000

Thanks!

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‎02-04-2022 05:02 PM - edited ‎02-04-2022 05:03 PM

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You're very welcome.

 

Unfortunately, your notebook has a BIOS whitelist, and the Intel 5100 802.11 a/g/n WLAN MiniCard was the best model wifi adapter offered in that model series.

 

Your only option would be to buy a dual band AC USB wifi adapter if you want a better wifi adapter.

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‎02-04-2022 05:03 PM

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Thank you so much for the information!!

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‎02-04-2022 05:05 PM

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Anytime.

 

Glad to have been of assistance.

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