Intel

Intel 7260.NGWWB 802.11ac Bluetooth 4.0 WiFi Adapter

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Bluetooth 4.0

Upgrade Your Wireless Connectivity with the Intel 7260.NGWWB Adapter The Intel 7260.NGWWB is a Wi-Fi/Bluetooth combo adapter designed to provide fast and reliable wireless connectivity for notebooks and tablets. Supporting IEEE 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.0, this adapter delivers high-speed internet...

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Overview

Upgrade Your Wireless Connectivity with the Intel 7260.NGWWB Adapter

The Intel 7260.NGWWB is a Wi-Fi/Bluetooth combo adapter designed to provide fast and reliable wireless connectivity for notebooks and tablets. Supporting IEEE 802.11ac and Bluetooth 4.0, this adapter delivers high-speed internet access and seamless pairing with Bluetooth devices. Please note: Not compatible with IBM/Lenovo/Thinkpad and HP version laptops.

Specifications:

  • Wireless Standard: IEEE 802.11ac
  • Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.0
  • Compatibility: Notebook/Tablet
  • Note: Not compatible with IBM/Lenovo/Thinkpad and HP version laptops

Key Features

Note: this wireless card could not work on IBM/Lenovo/Thinkpad and HP version laptop

Specifications

Wireless Standard
802.11ac
Bluetooth Version
4.0

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Offers both 802.11ac Wi-Fi connectivity and Bluetooth 4.0 in a single adapter card, providing dual wireless functionality
  • Enables faster wireless network speeds compared to older Wi-Fi standards for compatible routers and devices
  • Integrates Bluetooth 4.0 for connecting various peripherals without needing a separate adapter
  • Designed to fit in compatible laptop systems, offering a compact internal upgrade solution for wireless capabilities

👎 Cons

  • This specific wireless card is explicitly noted to be incompatible with IBM/Lenovo/Thinkpad and HP laptop models, limiting its use
  • Installation requires opening the laptop chassis and technical comfort with internal component replacement
  • Functionality is dependent on proper driver installation and compatibility with the operating system
  • Performance benefits from 802.11ac require a compatible Wi-Fi router to achieve maximum speeds

Frequently Asked Questions

No, this wireless card is specifically noted to be incompatible with IBM, Lenovo, Thinkpad, and HP version laptops, so it will not function in those systems.
The Intel 7260.NGWWB adapter supports 802.11ac Wi-Fi for high-speed wireless networking and Bluetooth 4.0 for connecting compatible wireless peripherals.
Yes, if your current laptop has an older Bluetooth version or lacks Bluetooth entirely, this adapter provides Bluetooth 4.0 functionality, potentially improving device compatibility and performance.
The primary benefit of 802.11ac Wi-Fi is the potential for significantly faster wireless data transfer speeds compared to previous Wi-Fi standards, assuming you have a compatible router.