RT3290 Mini PCIe Network Card - 150Mbps High Speed, Bluetooth Enabled

It was plug and play. Easy removal of the bad one and quick installation of the new one. The old config worked; I didn't have to change anything. All in all - easy peasy.,

If your WiFi and Bluetooth on your laptop are not working, you may need a new wireless card. This fit my HP Pavilion G7 and was accessed by removing the battery and a single screw. There are two wires clipped on and a set screw which were switched to the new card and the laptop was reassembled. It worked perfectly when restarted. Keep your vents open to allow the free movement of cooling air and don’t rest on soft fabric that will block the vents.

Perfect for a 2012 HP 3500 Pro, for WiFi and Bluetooth. It's a bit older, so expect low speeds

This card was the perfect replacement when the existing WLAN card in my HP Envy 6 stopped working. The installation was easy. It took a couple of Windows updates to find to find the driver for the WLAN and Bluetooth, but once those were installed, I had working WiFi and I added Bluetooth capability too.

I probably ought the wrong one reason for the item not working

Easy to install. The original the bluetooth never worked and the Wifi just quit also.

Compact but Dated Network Card This mini PCI-E card was easy enough to install in my older laptop—the fit was snug, and it powered on without any issue. Windows picked it up quickly, and I was online within minutes. The Bluetooth pairing also worked fine with my wireless mouse, which was a nice bonus. That said, the performance is strictly limited to older standards. The 150 Mbps speed cap feels slow if you’re used to today’s faster networks. Streaming HD video was serviceable but not flawless, and large file transfers dragged compared to modern cards. Bluetooth works, but the range is short, so you need to stay close to your connected device. The packaging was bare-bones—just the card, no instructions or extras. For someone familiar with swapping hardware, that’s no problem, but beginners might find it lacking. Bottom line: A functional, budget-friendly upgrade for an older laptop or desktop that only needs basic Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. If you’re after speed or extended range, you’ll want to look for a more current card.

No problem with the card. Works fine. Just remember to download the ralink wifi and bluetooth drivers for this specific card as windows automatic update doesn't.