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Xfinity Speed Upgrade
My xfinity internet plan was recently upgraded from 200 DN/5 UP to 300 DN/10 UP. I didn't see any difference in speed tests, so I contacted xfinity support. The tech did some update on their end an...
I put a Intel AX210 in mine so I could use 6E.
That was on my lenovo yoga 6.
Not sure if it'd work in yours.
The question of speed is answered. I did the wired test. Ran it three times. Over 360 mbps download each time. So xfinity is supplying on thier end. If I want more from my laptop, I'll have to do an upgrade. Thanks so much for all the information and advice. Take Care!!
glad to hear it!
If you mark it solved, it keeps others from trying to "fix" the problem still and might help someone else with the issue.
My laptop is a thin 13 inch style. Am I correct in assuming that the network card is built into the motherboard? Therefore not replaceable or upgradable? I guess that would mean needing an external (usb) adapter to increase the speed.
I don't have one but youtube shows its a network card.
Any sign of an empty m.2 slot in there?
Haven't opened up my laptop yet. I did research some model documentation and it does appear to have an M.2 card installed. Also found some model upgrade instructions on Lenovo website. Pictures and instructions match the video previously posted. Now I am just shopping for the right card for my model. Any suggestions/reccomendations would be appreciated. Thanks
robrice529 wrote:
Haven't opened up my laptop yet. I did research some model documentation and it does appear to have an M.2 card installed.
Installed or with a slot there for you to fill?
If you have something installed, you can't just take it out. You may be removing something important. Like the main drive. That can be m.2.
The choice of m.2 wifi cards is limited.
I'd keep an eye out for the intel AX210. Gives you the option of 6E if you ever upgrade your router to use the 6ghz spectrum. I put the same card in my yoga 6 and it works great. (still not much benefit to 6E yet though)
Is that the one that also does bluetooth?
michaelkenward wrote:
Is that the one that also does bluetooth?
it does with mine. I had a AX200 in it and simply swapped/installed drivers. Pretty easy to do
I was able to find an approved component list from Lenovo for my laptop. It listed the intel 8265 as an approved 2x2 wifi card. The specs showed it should give me the download speed I was looking to get from my internet plan. It was only $22 on Amazon, so I ordered it. I was considering the AX200 or AX210, but could not find a clear answer on compatibility with my Lenovo 720S. Will update here when I have it installed and running. Thanks
