Better wifi card for Hp ProBook 450 G3?

[Brandon_Byrnes]

I am having wifi range issues with my laptop and was wondering if anyone can help me find a better wifi card for my laptop. I would get a usb one but I don’t have a free usb port on my laptop. The current card I have is a Intel(R) Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260. Is it possible to upgrade this card with one with better range. My mainboard is a HP 8101.

[veeg]

Hello

Does your current setup have external antenna’s ?

[Rustys]

Do you know what size the WiFi card is?
Mini PCI, Mini PCI-E, Mini PCI-E Half Height

Are you connecting to 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz?

The 2.4 GHz band provides coverage at a longer range but transmits data at slower speeds. The 5 GHz band provides less coverage but transmits data at faster speeds. The range is lower in the 5 GHz band because higher frequencies cannot penetrate solid objects, such as walls and floors.

[Brandon_Byrnes]

Hello

Does your current setup have external antenna’s ?

No, my router is just the one provided by at&t

[Brandon_Byrnes]

Do you know what size the WiFi card is?
Mini PCI, Mini PCI-E, Mini PCI-E Half Height

Are you connecting to 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz?

The 2.4 GHz band provides coverage at a longer range but transmits data at slower speeds. The 5 GHz band provides less coverage but transmits data at faster speeds. The range is lower in the 5 GHz band because higher frequencies cannot penetrate solid objects, such as walls and floors.

I think its operating at 2.4 GHz. I am two rooms away, the router is in the dining room, I have the kitchen in betwwen my room and the dining room. But I can see the router from my room. Not sure what form factor it is heres a pic of it.[ATTACH]4227[/ATTACH]

[Rustys]

What operating system and version are you using?

Looks like a Mini PCI-E.

Some things to try

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After you complete this above try that for a while see if it helps.

Reboot he Modem and Router

Did that help?

The card is capable of receiving 5 GHz. Now if the modem and router that you have is capable of transmitting at that is an other matter.

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[Brandon_Byrnes]

What operating system and version are you using?

Looks like a Mini PCI-E.

Some things to try

Resource: [COLOR=rgb(209, 72, 65)]How To Speed Up Your Internet Connection

After you complete this above try that for a while see if it helps.

Reboot he Modem and Router

Did that help?

The card is capable of receiving 5 GHz. Now if the modem and router that you have is capable of transmitting at that is an other matter.

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I’m running Windows 10 pro 64. I’ll give the steps a try and report back tonight.[/color]

[veeg]

No, my router is just the one provided by at&t

No i was referring to your laptop. There is some antennas that can be hooked to that lan card,assuming all the info is correct. This could improve your laptop reception ..

[veeg]

Any updates for us?

[veeg]

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