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Intel

Intel AC9260 Wi-Fi 5 Bluetooth 5.1 M.2 Adapter

SKU CH-3SCF-S04A4

Adds Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.1 via an M.2 slot with MU-MIMO and up to 1.73 Gbit/s throughput

  • TypeM.2 Wi-FI Adapter
  • ColorGreen & White
  • StandardsWi-Fi 5 M.2 PCIe
  • FeaturesWiFi 5,Bluetooth 5.1,MU-MIMO
  • DimensionsAC9260
  • Weight4
  • Delivers up to 1.73 Gbit/s throughput with 160 MHz channels
  • Bluetooth 5.1 provides 4× range over Bluetooth 4.2 at same power
  • MU-MIMO downlink boosts overall network capacity by up to 3×
  • Fits M.2 slot for instant Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity
  • Optimised for 8th Generation Intel Core and vPro platforms

Intel AC9260 M.2 Wireless Adapter

This Intel AC9260 is a new M.2 Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.1 combo adapter for a desktop PC. It plugs into an internal M.2 slot to add wireless connectivity. The module supports MU-MIMO and uses the IEEE 802.11ac standard.

Ideal for replacing a failed Intel AC9260 module

This card suits owners of compatible Intel platforms needing an exact replacement part. Buyers who want a newer wireless standard or a different form factor will not find it here.

Maximum theoretical throughput of 1.73 Gbit/s

The adapter delivers up to 1.73 Gbit/s using 160 MHz channels under the Wi-Fi 5 standard. This speed figure determines whether the module meets the performance needs of the target system.

Highlights

  • Delivers up to 1.73 Gbit/s throughput with 160 MHz channels
  • Bluetooth 5.1 provides 4× range over Bluetooth 4.2 at same power
  • MU-MIMO downlink boosts overall network capacity by up to 3×
  • Fits M.2 slot for instant Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity
  • Optimised for 8th Generation Intel Core and vPro platforms

Specifications

BrandIntel
ModelAC9260
TypeM.2 Wi-FI Adapter
ColorGreen & White
StandardsWi-Fi 5 M.2 PCIe
FeaturesWiFi 5,Bluetooth 5.1,MU-MIMO
DimensionsAC9260
Weight4

Questions about this item

How do I install the Intel AC9260 M.2 adapter, and which step do people often miss?

Insert the card into a free M.2 slot with the key notch aligned, secure it with the retention screw, then attach the two antenna cables to the numbered connectors before closing the case.

What maintenance or replacement will the Intel AC9260 adapter need later?

The adapter itself has no moving parts or replaceable components; only the external antennas may need repositioning or replacement if the connectors loosen or cables degrade.

What limit appears first on the Intel AC9260 during sustained high-throughput transfers?

Thermal throttling typically activates first, reducing the 1.73 Gbit/s peak rate when the module temperature rises inside a confined M.2 slot.

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