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Small green-and-white M.2 2230 wireless card with gold edge connector

Intel

Intel 9260NGW Wi-Fi 5 Bluetooth 5.0 M.2 2230 adapter

SKU CH-2Q08-4397D MPN 9260NGW

Dual Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.1 M.2 2230 module for Intel Windows 10 64-bit systems

  • Supported standardsWi-Fi 5 M.2 PCIe
  • Product colorGreen & White
  • Key featuresWiFi 5,Bluetooth 5.1,MU-MIMO
  • Product dimensionsAC9260
  • Product weight4
  • Up to 1.73 Gbps Wi-Fi 5 throughput
  • Bluetooth 5.1 for modern peripherals and audio
  • MU-MIMO serves multiple devices simultaneously
  • M.2 2230 Key A or E fits compatible laptops
  • Designed for Intel-based Windows 10 64-bit systems

What this module is and who it fits

The Intel 9260NGW is a Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0 combo adapter in the M.2 2230 form factor. It installs in a Key A or Key E slot on Intel-based laptops running Windows 10 64-bit. Systems already using a 9560 CNVI part are not compatible. Desktop installations typically need a separate conversion kit.

The spec that decides compatibility

Your PC must have an available M.2 slot with Key A or Key E and run Windows 10 64-bit on an Intel platform. The module does not support vPro technology. Machines using a 9560 CNVI part will not work with this adapter. Driver installation is required before use.

Throughput and practical limits

The adapter delivers up to 1.73 Gbps over Wi-Fi 5 with MU-MIMO, far above the baseline 150 Mbps of older 1x1 BGN Wi-Fi. Bluetooth 5.1 handles peripheral connectivity. It is not suited for systems needing vPro features or for platforms outside the supported Intel and Windows 10 64-bit combination.

How it compares

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Price $14.99
Cheaper than about 65% of the 1,565 comparable items (median $18.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameIntel
Model nameAC9260
Product colorGreen & White
Connectivity
Supported standardsWi-Fi 5 M.2 PCIe
Size & build
Product dimensionsAC9260

Questions about this item

What does the 1.73Gbps figure mean once the 9260NGW is installed in a laptop?

It is the peak PHY rate the 9260 module can reach on a 2x2 Wi-Fi 5 link; actual throughput will be lower due to overhead and environment.

The card uses an M.2 Key A or E interface — what does that cap in practice?

The M.2 2230 slot carries PCIe for Wi-Fi 5 and USB for Bluetooth 5.1, so bandwidth is limited to the PCIe lane and USB 2.0 speeds available on that socket.

What does the 2230 size require for mounting inside my machine?

It needs an M.2 2230 slot with Key A or Key E; the module is 30 mm long and secured with a single screw.

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