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Green and white Mini PCIe wireless card with Bluetooth 4.0

Intel

Intel 3160 Wi-Fi adapter, 802.11ac 433 Mbps, Bluetooth 4.0

SKU CH-1ZWG-2P8BD MPN 3160

Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 adapter with Bluetooth 4.0 delivering 433 Mbps over Mini PCIe

  • Supported standardsWi-Fi 5 Mini-PCIe
  • Product colorGreen & White
  • Key featuresWi-Fi 5,Wi-Fi 4,Bluetooth 4.0
  • Product dimensions3160HMW
  • Product weight4
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 reaches 433 Mbps for responsive browsing
  • Bluetooth 4.0 pairs peripherals without extra dongles
  • Mini PCIe form factor fits compatible notebook slots directly
  • Wi-Fi 4 backward compatibility keeps older networks accessible
  • 1x1 antenna design balances speed with compact size

Mini-PCIe Wi-Fi 5 adapter

The Intel 3160HMW is an internal Mini PCI Express card that adds dual-band Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 4.0 to a notebook. It delivers a maximum wireless rate of 433 Mbps using a 1x1 antenna configuration. The module suits users upgrading an older laptop that has a free half-height Mini-PCIe slot.

Simple slot installation

Insert the card into the Mini-PCIe connector at an angle, press it down, and secure it with the retaining screw. Attach the two U.FL antenna cables to the MAIN and AUX pads before closing the chassis. The most common issue is reversing the antenna leads, which cuts range drastically; the other is forgetting to enable the device in BIOS after the hardware fit.

Check slot and antenna count

Verify the notebook exposes a Mini PCI Express slot rather than an M.2 key-E socket, as the card will not fit the latter. Confirm the chassis routes two antenna cables to the Wi-Fi area; a single-cable design will halve the link budget. Ensure the operating system can load the Intel 3160 driver stack for Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 4.0.

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Price $17.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntel
Model name3160HMW
Product colorGreen & White
Connectivity
Supported standardsWi-Fi 5 Mini-PCIe
Size & build
Product dimensions3160HMW

Questions about this item

How can I confirm the 433 Mbps link is active after installing the 3160HMW?

In the OS network status or Intel PROSet utility, check that the connection shows 802.11ac and a 433 Mbps link rate on a 5 GHz network.

What comes in the box with the Intel 3160 and what must I supply?

The adapter only; you must provide a notebook with a free Mini PCI Express slot and antenna cables.

Which version of the 3160 should I choose for Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 4.0?

The 3160HMW model listed here delivers Wi-Fi 5 at 433 Mbps plus Bluetooth 4.0 in a Mini PCIe form factor.

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