HP Omen 870-213w and Mini Forum connectivity and Win 11

Steven Avery

Steven Avery

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The Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168 is
a common Wi-Fi/Bluetooth card found in older HP OMEN desktops (like the OMEN 870 series) and laptops, offering 802.11ac Wi-Fi (up to 433 Mbps), 2.4/5GHz bands, and Bluetooth 4.2, but it's now dated; users often upgrade to Wi-Fi 6 cards (like the Intel AX200) for better speed, though compatibility depends on the specific OMEN model and BIOS.
 
Steven Avery

Steven Avery

Administrator
Key Considerations for Installation
  • Antenna Wires: The most critical factor is the presence of two antenna wires. Many HP desktops that did not originally come configured with a wireless card or only had a very basic one may lack these wires. Without them, the Wi-Fi and Bluetooth functions will not work correctly, or at all.
  • Form Factor: The AX200 is an M.2 2230 form factor card, typically for laptops. For a desktop PC, you might need a PCIe adapter card with an M.2 slot to install it, unless your motherboard already has a dedicated M.2 Wi-Fi slot.
  • BIOS Whitelist: There is no known BIOS whitelist on this model that would prevent the card from working.
  • Drivers: You will need to download and install the appropriate drivers from the Intel website for Windows 10 or 11.
  • Alternative: If you find that your HP Omen desktop lacks the necessary antenna wires or M.2 Wi-Fi slot, a much simpler alternative is to use a USB Wi-Fi 6 adapter, which can be found on retailers like Amazon.
 
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