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    N 6235 into 8740w 620m for BT?

    Discussion in 'HP' started by 1080, May 23, 2017.

  1. 1080

    1080 Newbie

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    I have been using a usb wifi, I how have a new router, can l add a n 6235 card to also get BT in my 8740w 620m? or what is the best card l can use. Also is my 8740w whitelisted (this l dont know anythinG about)
    or cant l upgrade to BT?
    Kind regards
     
    1080, May 23, 2017
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  2. triturbo

    triturbo Long live 16:10 and MXM-B

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    It has whitelist, the USB is not wired to the WLAN port, so you won't get BT even if this module works - on all such modules (WLAN/BT combo) the BT uses USB.
     
    triturbo, May 24, 2017
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  3. 1080

    1080 Newbie

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    Thanks triturbo, if l buy a wifi pci or pce? card will it work as the 8740w has whitelist,
    is there any way l can get BT on my 8740w 620 m
     
    1080, May 24, 2017
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    Moderators could you please move to 8740w owners lounge please
    posted wrong place thank you Phil
     
    1080, May 24, 2017
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  5. triturbo

    triturbo Long live 16:10 and MXM-B

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    Buy a BT module for the 8740w, they are dirt cheap on eBay, but you'll have to almost tear apart the entire laptop.
     
    triturbo, May 31, 2017
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