Question Can I upgrade the WLAN card in my Cyberpower Xplorer laptop?

[kkilgore]

Cyberpower Xplorer X3 - 9100. When streaming, I'm getting constant buffering and would like to upgrade the wi-fi card. What I currently have is an Intel Wireless-N7260 Model : 7260HMW BN card (the same one here: https://www.amazon.nl/Intel-7260HMW-Wireless-AC-7260-PCIe-PCI-kaarten/dp/B00N7474CS). Is there an upgraded card available that will provide a stronger Internet connection? Thanks.

 

[COLGeek]

Yes, you can replace/upgrade your current device. However, that may not actually resolve the issue.

Are you getting a strong signal when you normally connect to your wireless network? Do any other devices suffer similarly?

 

[kkilgore]

Thanks for your reply. I got fiber optic cable earlier this year and I find that my Internet speeds are way lower on the Xplorer than on my other newer laptop. The main difference between the two, other than age, is that my new laptop has 16GB RAM, whereas the Xplorer has 8GB. As long as a new WLAN card isn't overly expensive, I'm willing to give it a shot, but I have no idea what card to buy or where to find it.

 

[COLGeek]

What is the make/model of your router (the device providing your wireless network)?

 

[COLGeek]

This might improve network performance a bit: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NHP27LW/

 

[kkilgore]

What is the make/model of your router (the device providing your wireless network)?

It's an Orange Livebox 5 : Livebox-7F20 (France)

 

[COLGeek]

It's an Orange Livebox 5 : Livebox-7F20 (France)

You can try the device I linked above. Should be an easy swap.

 

[kkilgore]

This might improve network performance a bit: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NHP27LW/

Thanks. This is newer than what I have in my laptop?

 

[COLGeek]

Yes.

 

[kkilgore]

Yes.

I'll give it a shot. Thanks for your advice.

 

[COLGeek]

My pleasure. Good luck with the swap.