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Green and white M.2 2230 Wi-Fi 5 Bluetooth 4.2 card

Intel

Intel 3168NGW Wi-Fi 5 Bluetooth 4.2 M.2 2230 adapter

SKU CH-Y1WP-ZAB6K MPN 3168NGW

Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 4.2 in an M.2 2230 card delivering 433 Mbps

  • TypeM.2 Wi-FI Adapter
  • ColorGreen & White
  • StandardsWi-Fi 5 M.2 PCIe
  • FeaturesWiFi 5,Bluetooth 4.2
  • DimensionsAC3168
  • Weight4
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 delivers up to 433 Mbps wireless throughput
  • Bluetooth 4.2 enables low-energy peripheral connections without extra hardware
  • M.2 2230 form factor fits slim laptop expansion slots
  • PCI-Express interface provides direct host connectivity for stable performance
  • Supports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac networks for broad router compatibility

What this card adds

The Intel 3168NGW brings Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 4.2 to any laptop or small-form-factor board with a free M.2 2230 slot. It targets owners of older ultrabooks or embedded systems who need dual-band 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac connectivity without replacing the whole platform. Builders working on desktop ATX boards or full-size mini-PCIe slots cannot use this card.

Slot and antenna requirements

Installation needs one M.2 2230 key-E socket wired for PCI-Express and two U.FL antenna pigtails already routed in the chassis. The half-height PCB leaves the adjacent slot clear, so a second storage or capture card can sit beside it. Systems lacking pre-installed antenna cables or an M.2 2230 key-E interface will need a different form factor.

Steady throughput and coexistence

The radio tops out at 433 Mbps on a single spatial stream and holds that rate during long file transfers once the thermal pad contacts the chassis. Bluetooth 4.2 runs on the same die, so simultaneous audio streaming and large downloads share the same antenna pair without extra hardware. Heavy multi-client environments will saturate the link faster than a 2x2 solution.

Highlights

  • Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 delivers up to 433 Mbps wireless throughput
  • Bluetooth 4.2 enables low-energy peripheral connections without extra hardware
  • M.2 2230 form factor fits slim laptop expansion slots
  • PCI-Express interface provides direct host connectivity for stable performance
  • Supports 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac networks for broad router compatibility

Specifications

BrandIntel
ModelAC3168
TypeM.2 Wi-FI Adapter
ColorGreen & White
StandardsWi-Fi 5 M.2 PCIe
FeaturesWiFi 5,Bluetooth 4.2
DimensionsAC3168
Weight4

Questions about this item

What sustained data transfer rate can the AC3168 maintain?

The adapter supports a maximum data transfer rate of 433 Mbps under the 802.11ac standard.

How much power does the M.2 2230 card draw during continuous operation?

The card operates over a standard PCI-Express M.2 slot and draws minimal power typical for a 1x1 Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 4.2 module.

Which M.2 slot keying does the 2230 form factor require on the host device?

The module uses an M.2 2230 form factor with a PCI-Express interface, requiring a compatible E-key or A-key slot on the motherboard.

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