Wireless module not supported (703) HP Elitebook 8460p

[asa1986]

I reacently bought a WWAN Module and installed it in my laptop, but I always get this message when I do a hard reset or turn on my laptop:

"Wireles Module Not Supported". "The System has dected that a Wireless Module installed in the system is not supported and disabled it." "WWAN Module ID (703)". "Enter - Continue Startup". " For more Information, please visit: www.hp.com/go/techcenter/startup". 

[Huffer]

Yes. That is the good old HP whitelist. You can only install the wireless cards HP has designed to run with that laptop. If you try to use a non-HP part, as you are doing, we can see what happens. 

See page 83 of the Manual here for options:

Manual

Example:

Intel Wi-Fi Link 6300, 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN module   572511-001

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HP-EliteBook-8560w-Wireless-WiFi-Card-572511-001-/162142762788?hash=item25c0...

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[Rock269]

I  see they updated the BIOS on Feb 28 2018 with a UEFI type. HP8460p. I haven't flashed mine yet. I am just wondering if they allow any  AC wireless adapters yet?

[Huffer]

HP has said they are not going to remove the whitelist from BIOS updates for models that had the BIOS whitelist. But you should install it and see. 

[Rock269]

That's to bad, even if I had to buy the AC WiFi from HP,I would. Well, they're not to expensive maybe I'll get a Intel based one and try it?? Any thought on that? Intel/Broadcomm/Atheos?

[Huffer]

I like Intel wifi modules myself but you can only install those adapters listed in the Service Manual. Do you have a copy of it?