Using USB wireless adapter instead of the PCI

[michaelbex]

Hello,
I have an HP dv7 6 series laptop with a wifi card that only supports 2.4 mhz. HP says they don't have a card that supports 5 mhz that I can upgrade to. Can I just use a USB 5 mhz adapter to see my dual router. What I mean is can I have both installed on the computer and use one or the other as I choose. Thanks.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16833168044

This would fit your needs ^ just disable your internal card

 

[michaelbex]

How do I disable it and do I have to disable it?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

The adapter in the link above will give you both bands.You can disable the internal one in your device manager.

 

[michaelbex]

I have an Asus dual band black diamond router that I just got. Do you think the Asus Black Diamond adapter would be better suited?

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

If it is dual band it should work fine,but brand shouldn't matter.

 

[michaelbex]

Thanks

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

Keep us posted.Your welcome.

 

[davidgermain]

@area51reopened : Its best to match chipsets and firmware versions if using the advanced features of your adapters. to guarantee that the features will work as different manufactures have different interpretations of the standards.

 

[michaelbex]

Best answer selected by michaelbex.

 

[Dark Lord of Tech]

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