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Small black M.2 Wi-Fi card with gold edge connector

Intel

Intel 8260.NGWMG Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260 Wi-Fi adapter Bluetooth 4.2

SKU CH-EGYV-62TQ1 MPN 8260.NGWMG

Dual-band Wi-Fi adapter with Bluetooth 4.2 delivering up to 867 Mbps over 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz via M.2 interface

  • Interface typeMini PCI Express
  • Wireless speedUp to 867 Mbit/s
  • Radio bands2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
  • Supported standardsIEEE 802.11ac
  • Setup requirementsMicrosoft Windows 7, Microsoft Windows 8.1, Microsoft Window
  • Product typeM.2 Wi-FI Adapter
  • 867 Mbps peak Wi-Fi speed on 2.4 and 5 GHz bands
  • Bluetooth 4.2 for low-energy peripherals and audio
  • Mini PCI Express M.2 form factor fits modern laptops
  • Intel 3rd-generation 802.11ac 2x2 architecture improves throughput
  • Windows 7, 8.1 and 10 support with Linux compatibility

Intel 8260 Dual Band Wireless Adapter

The Intel 8260.NGWMG is a dual band wireless adapter that combines 802.11ac Wi-Fi with Bluetooth 4.2 connectivity. It installs in an M.2 Mini PCI Express slot and delivers wireless data rates up to 867Mbps across 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands. The module supports Microsoft Windows 7, 8.1, 10 and Linux with limited feature support. This third generation 802.11ac solution provides 2x2 Wi-Fi for compatible laptops and small form factor systems.

Suited for Windows 10 laptops needing 867Mbps Wi-Fi

This adapter suits builders upgrading a laptop or compact desktop that has an M.2 Mini PCI Express slot and runs Windows 10 for full feature support. It provides Bluetooth 4.2 for peripherals and dual band Wi-Fi for typical home or office use. Buyers whose devices lack an M.2 Mini PCI Express slot cannot install this module. Users requiring Linux support should note that feature support is limited on that platform.

M.2 Mini PCI Express interface decides compatibility

The single specification that determines whether this part fits is the M.2 Mini PCI Express interface. Your system must expose this exact slot type for the adapter to install and function. Without that slot the adapter cannot be used regardless of operating system or wireless needs.

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Price $20.99
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Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntel
Model name8260.NGWMG
Product typeM.2 Wi-FI Adapter
Product colorBlack
Connectivity
Wireless speedUp to 867 Mbit/s
Radio bands2.4 GHz / 5 GHz
Supported standardsIEEE 802.11ac
Ports & slots
Interface typeMini PCI Express
Size & build
Product dimensionsAC8260
Shipping weight0.03 kg
Package size89 × 70 × 41 mm

Questions about this item

Does the 8260.NGWMG fit a Mini PCI Express slot or an M.2 key?

The adapter uses a Mini PCI Express interface and is built in an M.2 2230 form factor; check your board manual to confirm which slot is wired for Wi-Fi.

Which antenna connectors must be attached before the first boot?

Two U.FL connectors labelled Main and Aux are on the board; both must be connected to the laptop’s antenna cables or the adapter will not associate at 867Mbps.

When should the Bluetooth 4.2 firmware be refreshed on Linux?

Update the linux-firmware package whenever your distribution releases a new kernel point release; Intel bundles coexistence and power fixes in those firmware blobs.

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