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Intel

Intel 9260NGW Wi-Fi adapter Bluetooth 5.1 M.2 2230

SKU CH-BCQJ-GAQD2

Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.1 M.2 2230 module reaching 1.73 Gbps with 160 MHz channels and MU-MIMO

  • TypeM.2 Wi-FI Adapter
  • Wireless Data RatesUp to 1.7Gbps
  • InterfacePCIe Half Mini Card / M.2 (NGFF)
  • FeaturesWiFi 5,Bluetooth 5.1,MU-MIMO
  • DimensionsM.2 2230
  • Weight2.4
  • Bluetooth 5.1 enables faster, more stable wireless peripherals
  • Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi avoids congestion for reliable connections
  • 160 MHz channel support doubles throughput potential to 1.73 Gbps
  • MU-MIMO serves multiple devices simultaneously for smoother streaming
  • M.2 2230 form factor fits slim laptops and compact desktops

Ready for Intel laptops

The Intel 9260NGW is an M.2 2230 Wi-Fi adapter built for notebooks that have an Intel processor and a compatible slot. It adds dual-band 802.11ac wireless and Bluetooth 5.1 to systems running Windows 10, Linux or Chrome OS. Buyers with AMD-based laptops cannot use this card because the supplier states it does not support AMD CPUs.

Bluetooth 5.1 and 160 MHz channels

The adapter upgrades the wireless link to Bluetooth 5.1 and enables 160 MHz channel width on the 5 GHz band. MU-MIMO support helps maintain throughput when multiple devices share the same access point. These features replace a basic single-band or Bluetooth 5.0 module without changing the physical M.2 2230 footprint.

Up to 1.73 Gbps on 5 GHz

The single specification that decides fit is the 1.73 Gbps peak rate on the 5 GHz radio, which requires a 160 MHz channel and a compatible router. The 2.4 GHz radio tops out at 300 Mbps. If the target laptop lacks an M.2 2230 keyed for PCIe or runs an unsupported operating system, the adapter will not function.

Highlights

  • Bluetooth 5.1 enables faster, more stable wireless peripherals
  • Dual-band 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz Wi-Fi avoids congestion for reliable connections
  • 160 MHz channel support doubles throughput potential to 1.73 Gbps
  • MU-MIMO serves multiple devices simultaneously for smoother streaming
  • M.2 2230 form factor fits slim laptops and compact desktops

Specifications

BrandIntel
Model9260ngw
TypeM.2 Wi-FI Adapter
Wireless Data RatesUp to 1.7Gbps
InterfacePCIe Half Mini Card / M.2 (NGFF)
FeaturesWiFi 5,Bluetooth 5.1,MU-MIMO
DimensionsM.2 2230
Weight2.4

Questions about this item

Does the Intel 9260NGW require any firmware updates or antenna replacements over time?

The adapter has no user-serviceable parts; firmware updates are delivered through the operating system and the antennas are fixed to the host device.

What limits sustained throughput on the 9260NGW during long transfers?

The 160 MHz channel width and 2x2 MU-MIMO capability set the peak PHY rate at 1.73 Gbps, so the wireless link itself is the first bottleneck under continuous load.

How much heat or power does the 9260NGW produce when running all day?

The M.2 2230 module draws only a few watts and stays cool enough for passive cooling inside a laptop or small-form-factor chassis.

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