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michaelbex   02-12-2012 at 11:38:19 PM

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.

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Area51reopened   02-12-2012 at 11:45:12 PM
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Prod [...] 6833168044

This would fit your needs ^ just disable your internal card

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michaelbex   02-12-2012 at 11:51:39 PM

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

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Area51reopened   02-13-2012 at 12:14:15 AM

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

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michaelbex   02-13-2012 at 12:42:57 AM

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?

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Area51reopened   02-13-2012 at 01:55:36 AM

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

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Area51reopened   02-13-2012 at 03:15:03 AM

Keep us posted.Your welcome.

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davidgermain   02-13-2012 at 02:22:12 PM

@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.

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Area51reopened   02-23-2012 at 03:20:39 AM

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