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Pavilion G6
Microsoft Windows 8.1 (64-bit)

I want to change my Atheros wi-fi network card with this  Intel AC 7260.

 

Somebody can tell my if i need to upgrade my BIOS for my model to install this card?

 

 

 

 

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It is 3rd generation i7 and all the models without whitelist are 4th and higher generation so you still have it. 

 

Here's your choices:

 

Intel Centrino Wireless-N 2230 802.11b/g/n 2×2 WiFi and Bluetooth Combo Adapter 670290-001 ● Atheros HB125 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi Adapter (select models only) 675794-001 ● Ralink RT3290LE 802.11 b/g/n 1x1 WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Adapter 690020-001 ● Ralink RT5390R 802.11 b/g/n 1×1 WiFi (select models only) 691415-001

 

The clearly best choice but not as good as you had wished:

 

https://www.amazon.com/HP-670290-001-Intel-Centrino-Wireless-N/dp/B009SOG404/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=...

 

It is 2.4 ghz only, but is dual stream so should provide pretty good range. 

 

Don't shoot the messenger. The whitelist was not my idea and nobody is happier to see it go.

 

If this is "the Answer" please click "Accept as Solution" to help others find it. 

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We need the full model number but updating the BIOS will not enable the use of any additional wireless cards. HP did in the past use a whitelist which dictates that you can only use certain specific models and the relevant question is whether your laptop is pre- or post- whitelist. Generally the cutoff is around January 1, 2014 as the build date. 

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HP Pavilion g6-2305sq Notebook PC Nr. model: D4Y49EA Nr. serie: 5CD3107NYL

HP Recommended

It is 3rd generation i7 and all the models without whitelist are 4th and higher generation so you still have it. 

 

Here's your choices:

 

Intel Centrino Wireless-N 2230 802.11b/g/n 2×2 WiFi and Bluetooth Combo Adapter 670290-001 ● Atheros HB125 802.11b/g/n 1×1 WiFi Adapter (select models only) 675794-001 ● Ralink RT3290LE 802.11 b/g/n 1x1 WiFi and Bluetooth 4.0 Combo Adapter 690020-001 ● Ralink RT5390R 802.11 b/g/n 1×1 WiFi (select models only) 691415-001

 

The clearly best choice but not as good as you had wished:

 

https://www.amazon.com/HP-670290-001-Intel-Centrino-Wireless-N/dp/B009SOG404/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=...

 

It is 2.4 ghz only, but is dual stream so should provide pretty good range. 

 

Don't shoot the messenger. The whitelist was not my idea and nobody is happier to see it go.

 

If this is "the Answer" please click "Accept as Solution" to help others find it. 

HP Recommended

Ok, I understand the "problem".....but i want badly to use this card...how can i trick the BIOS to make this working?

 

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I ask this becuase i just read some opinions about this network card you tell me about, but all have the same problem like mine.

 

So that's i ask you about trick somehow BIOS to make this Intel working in my system..even my internet provider just put me optical fiber and i want to used at full speed.

 

Thank's

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