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    8770w wifi upgrade

    Discussion in 'HP Business Class Notebooks' started by Sanilinas, Feb 13, 2021.

  1. Sanilinas

    Sanilinas Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi.
    Does anybody knows what 802.11ac wifi card i can use
    I have tried to use one from asus(atheros, dont remember exact model), but i got some kind of error that its not supported or similar. Can it be blacklisted in bios
     
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    As far as I know HP, like Lenovo, have only whitelisted a select number of their own networking cards. I've tested it myself with a spare networking card from a Dell M6700 and it did not work, even if both cards are Intel branded.
     
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    Look like there is no other way than use usb dongle.?.. Which is not comfortable
     
    Sanilinas, Feb 22, 2021
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    You can use AX200 in miniPCI form from Toulineua.
     
    mirage_bg, Feb 23, 2021
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    I have Intel 7260 AC cards in both my 8770w and 8570w. They work great and without issues, just pop it in and install the driver.
     
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    Same for AX200. Just plug & play.
     
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    which model of ax200 you are using?
    AX200HMW or AX200D2WL or any else?
     
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    TL-AX200HMW-B
     
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    thank you. i have found it on aliexpress . will try to order.
    did noot found any 7260ac in my couontry so far, so its the only option to upgrade
     

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    it is way better option than 7260AC.
     
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    may there be some whitelist issues with wifi adapter after upgrading? or there is no whitelist on this pc?
    why they all write its not hp compatible if it is?
     
    Sanilinas, Jan 19, 2022
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