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Small green M.2 2230 card with gold edge connector and black antenna sockets

Intel

Intel 3160NGW Wi-Fi 5 Bluetooth 4.0 M.2 2230 adapter

SKU CH-R3T3-EX2YS MPN 3160NGW

Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 4.0 combo card in M.2 2230 form factor, up to 433 Mbps

  • Interface typeM.2 2230 (Key A/E), PCIe
  • Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
  • Supported standardsIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 802.11d/e/h/i/w
  • Wireless speedUp to 433 Mbit/s (802.11ac), 150 Mbit/s (802.11n)
  • Security featuresWPA, WPA2, WEP, 802.11i (AES, TKIP), Cisco CCX
  • Radio bandsDual Band 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz
  • Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 reaches 433 Mbps on 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
  • Bluetooth 4.0 provides low-power pairing for peripherals
  • M.2 2230 form factor fits compatible laptop slots
  • IEEE 802.11ac and 802.11n standards ensure broad network compatibility
  • WPA2 and 802.11i AES encryption protect wireless traffic

Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 adapter

The Intel Wireless-AC 3160NGW combines Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 4.0 on a single M.2 2230 card. It targets laptop owners who need to replace a failed module or add dual-band wireless to a compatible system. The card plugs directly into a Key A or Key E slot and draws power from the motherboard.

Up to 433 Mbps on 5 GHz

The adapter reaches 433 Mbps on the 5 GHz band using 802.11ac and 150 Mbps on 2.4 GHz with 802.11n. Bluetooth 4.0 handles peripherals at 1000 Megabits Per Second. Throughput drops at range or through walls, and the single-stream design limits peak speed compared with multi-antenna cards.

Fits Dell Inspiron and Vostro models

Compatible machines include Inspiron 11 (3162), 14 (5447, 5448, 5459), 15 (5547, 5558, 7559), 17 (5758, 5770) and Vostro 14/15 series. The M.2 2230 form factor leaves room for other expansion cards. Buyers whose laptop uses a different keying or whitelist will need another solution.

How it compares

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Price $9.99
Cheaper than about 90% of the 1,565 comparable items (median $18.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntel
Model nameWireless-AC 3160 (3160NGW)
Part numberN2VFR, 0N2VFR, CN-0N2VFR
Product typeWireless WiFi + Bluetooth Combo Card
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Supported standardsIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 802.11d/e/h/i/w
Wireless speedUp to 433 Mbit/s (802.11ac), 150 Mbit/s (802.11n)
Radio bandsDual Band 2.4 GHz & 5 GHz
Ports & slots
Interface typeM.2 2230 (Key A/E), PCIe
More details
Security featuresWPA, WPA2, WEP, 802.11i (AES, TKIP), Cisco CCX

Questions about this item

Will the 3160NGW card fit the M.2 2230 Key A/E slot in my older Dell Inspiron 15 5547?

Yes, the adapter uses the M.2 2230 Key A/E interface and is listed as compatible with the Inspiron 15 5547 among other models.

How can I verify the adapter is delivering the 433 Mbps 802.11ac link speed after installation?

Check the wireless connection properties in Windows; the reported link speed should show up to 433 Mbps when connected to a 5 GHz Wi-Fi 5 access point.

Does the package include the two antenna pigtail cables or do I need to reuse the ones from my old card?

The adapter is sold as the card only; you will need to reuse the existing MHF4 antenna cables already installed in the laptop.

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