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    Upgrading the wifi card on an ASUS G75VW

    Discussion in 'Networking and Wireless' started by Salem1191, Aug 21, 2014.

  1. Salem1191

    Salem1191 Newbie

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    Hello I've got a G75VW-RH71 running Windows 8.1 and I'm looking to replace the stock Wi-Fi card with this one Intel 7260HMW IEEE 802.11AC, dual-band, 2x2 Wi-Fi plus Bluetooth 4.0 Mini PCI Express combo Adapter - 867 Mbps+300Mbps - Internal - Wireless Adapters - Newegg.com

    I'm not 100% sure on how I need to go about installing the drivers for the Intel card & the Bluetooth. Do I need to install them before I swap the cards or can it be done after the new one is in? Do the Atheros drivers need to be uninstalled before I put the Intel card in?
     
    Salem1191, Aug 21, 2014
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  2. cbautis2

    cbautis2 Notebook Consultant

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    Install WiFi drivers first. Then insert the Intel 7260. Then after device manager recognized the Bluetooth as generic Bluetooth adapter, install the Intel Bluetooth drivers. Name will change to something like Intel Wireless Bluetooth 4.0 + HS
     
    cbautis2, Aug 22, 2014
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