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Intel

Intel 7260NGW M.2 Wi-Fi adapter Bluetooth 4.0

SKU CH-W20E-1N0Y3

Dual-band M.2 Wi-Fi adapter with Bluetooth 4.0 supporting 802.11ac 2x2 on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz

  • TypeM.2 Wi-FI Adapter
  • InterfacePCIe, USB
  • Frequency Band2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
  • System RequirementsMicrosoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Window
  • Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi for flexible connectivity
  • 11ac with 2x2 streams delivers up to 80 MHz channel width
  • Bluetooth 4.0 Smart Ready enables low-energy peripheral pairing
  • PCIe and USB interfaces suit M.2 slots in compatible laptops
  • Optimised power mode extends battery life during idle periods

Wireless-AC 7260 for laptop upgrades

This Intel 7260NGW M.2 adapter adds dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 to compatible notebooks. It connects through a PCIe and USB interface on the system board. The card targets owners of older laptops that originally shipped with slower wireless hardware. Buyers whose devices use a whitelist that blocks third-party cards cannot use this adapter.

Throughput headroom on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz

The adapter supports 80 MHz channel width and 2x2 spatial streams for a link rate up to 7260 Mbps under ideal conditions. Real-world speed drops with distance, walls and network congestion. Heavy transfers or crowded spectra will exhaust the available bandwidth. Users who need multi-gigabit sustained throughput should look elsewhere.

Low-power operation for mobile use

An optimised power mode reduces draw during idle periods to extend battery life. The module runs cool enough for thin chassis without active cooling. No fan noise is produced because the card is passively cooled. Continuous high-rate traffic will increase temperature and power consumption.

Highlights

  • Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi for flexible connectivity
  • 11ac with 2x2 streams delivers up to 80 MHz channel width
  • Bluetooth 4.0 Smart Ready enables low-energy peripheral pairing
  • PCIe and USB interfaces suit M.2 slots in compatible laptops
  • Optimised power mode extends battery life during idle periods

Specifications

BrandIntel
Model7260NGW
TypeM.2 Wi-FI Adapter
InterfacePCIe, USB
Frequency Band2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
System RequirementsMicrosoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Windows 10, Linux (limited feature support), Android

Questions about this item

Will the 7260NGW fit and work in an older laptop that only has a PCIe M.2 slot and no USB wiring?

The card uses both PCIe for Wi-Fi and USB for Bluetooth, so the slot must carry USB lines; otherwise Bluetooth 4.0 will not function.

How can I verify the adapter is running at 802.11 ac on the 5 GHz band after install?

In Windows Device Manager check the link speed — it should show a dual-band connection on 5 GHz with 80 MHz channel width.

Does the box include the two antenna pigtails and mounting screw, or must I buy them separately?

The adapter is sold as a bare module; antenna cables and the M.2 retention screw are not included and must be sourced separately.

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