replaced the RALINK WLAN RT5390F 8021.1 B/G/N WIRELESS ADAPTER

[KIMMIE16]

I replaced the wireless adapter for this HP Pavilion G7 notebook and having trouble connecting to the router.  i can not find the drivers to install to see if that might be the problem  the wireless card being replaced is RALINK WLAN RT5390  Any help fixing this problem  can you replace with a universal wireless adapter or do you have to use the same brand (which i can not find)   part number 670691-001  please help  this is driving me crazy

[Paul_Tikkanen · Accepted solution]

Hi:

That card doesn't work with the newer builds of W10. 

Here is the W10 driver for it, but I doubt it will solve the problem.

5.0.57.0 

https://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp71501-72000/sp71571.exe

What I recommend you do is to take a chance on this dual band wifi card with bluetooth...

Broadcom BCM943228HMB 802.11abgn 2×2 Wi-Fi Adapter, Broadcom Bluetooth 4.0 Adapter HP part # 730668-001.

You should be able to find this card on eBay.  Search by the HP part number, not the model of the wifi card.

730668-001 | eBay

[KIMMIE16]

Than you.  I am going to order the part and install it.  I will let you know if it worlks.  

[KIMMIE16]

I also tried to update the  W10 driver for it, but I doubt it will solve the problem. 5.0.57.0 .  I don't know if it is going to work or not.  But I will let you know once i receive the new WIFI card  Thanks again for your help

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome.

[KIMMIE16]

Thank you very much for the help on fixing my Wireless Adapter.  I ordered the: 

Broadcom BCM943228HMB 802.11abgn 2×2 Wi-Fi Adapter, Broadcom Bluetooth 4.0 Adapter HP part # 730668-001 from Ebay the same day you told me to replace the one i had in my laptop with the one mentioned above and it arrived today and i installed it today and the WIFI connected right away, no problem.  Very easy installation. Thanks for the knowledge about these older laptops and how to fix them without spending a lot of money.  If i have any other questions, i will definitely come to the Community.  Very knowledgeable.  

[Paul_Tikkanen]

You're very welcome, and thanks for letting us know the results of your notebook's WiFi card upgrade project.