--- product_id: 48369892 title: "Dual Band Wireless 8260" brand: "intel" price: "€ 57.69" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Intel" url: https://www.desertcart.de/products/48369892-dual-band-wireless-8260 store_origin: DE region: Germany --- # Compact M.2 2230 form factor 867 Mbps max speed Low power Bluetooth 4.2 Dual Band Wireless 8260 **Brand:** intel **Price:** € 57.69 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Upgrade your laptop’s wireless game with Intel’s powerhouse card! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Dual Band Wireless 8260 by intel - **How much does it cost?** € 57.69 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.de](https://www.desertcart.de/products/48369892-dual-band-wireless-8260) ## Best For - intel enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted intel brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Broad OS Compatibility:** Works flawlessly across Windows 7/8.1/10 (64-bit) and Linux, ensuring versatile deployment. - • **Sleek & Compact Design:** Fits perfectly in modern ultrabooks and laptops with the ultra-slim M.2 2230 form factor. - • **Future-Proof Your Laptop:** Upgrade your wireless experience with Intel’s trusted 3rd Gen AC technology for years to come. - • **Blazing Fast Connectivity:** Experience ultra-smooth streaming and downloads with up to 867 Mbps wireless speed. - • **Seamless Bluetooth 4.2 Integration:** Stay effortlessly connected to all your peripherals with low-power, reliable Bluetooth 4.2. ## Overview The Intel Dual Band Wireless 8260 is a compact M.2 2230 wireless card delivering up to 867 Mbps Wi-Fi speeds and integrated Bluetooth 4.2. Compatible with major Windows and Linux OS, it’s designed for modern ultrabooks and laptops, offering reliable, low-power wireless connectivity and enhanced streaming performance. ## Description Intel 8260.NGWMG compatible operating systems: Windows 10, 64-bit*, Windows 8.1, 64-bit*, Windows 7, 32-bit*, Windows 7, 64-bit*, Linux*. Weight: 2.4 g. Form factor: M.2 2230, M.2 1216, Interface: WLAN(PCIe), BT(USB), Product type: Wireless. Start Date: Q2'15, Product Description URL: http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/wireless-products/dual-band-wireless-ac-8260-brief.html, Condition: Launched Review: Excellent Card though please note the warning with some Manufacturers in my review.. - I aim to leave here a very positive review about the card itself and a buyer warning if you will. The card is a 3rd Generation Intel AC-8260 Card which gives up to 867Mbps connection speed and comes in the form of a very compact low form factor M.2 Half mini card as opposed to the Intel AC-7260 which is a Half Mini PCI Express card. On the surface the 2 cards perform the same however the 8260 has a low powered Bluetooth 4.2 Module built in and as I already own an AC-7260 card in another laptop I have been able to perform some basic tests and can say that this 8260 card performs well and in my opinion is more reliable and seems to handle multiple streaming better even though the card is not MU-MIMO. The card uses the same PROSet/Wireless drivers as it's predecessors however this card uses specific Bluetooth drivers obtained on the intel website. The driver to look for is the one that says (SfP) as this card has Bluetooth 4.2. Non SfP drivers will work though I can't guarantee that all the features will be available. Lastly this card is not compatible with Mini PCI Express slots or the antennas so double check you have the right slot for the card. This card is suitable for most modern laptops in the last year and would be found in the low form factor laptops and ultra books. I bought this for my Acer Aspire R3-131T and it has some slight compatibility issues: While the Acer doesn't use any form of BIOS locking to prevent you from using this card there does however seem to be some BIOS incompatibilities. When you install the card and boot in to windows the Bluetooth Module of the card is detected however the Wireless module is not (I must add here that this card is not like the Mini PCI Express cards where you can simply cover PIN 20 to get this to work) To get the card working fully, you need to restart the system, press F2 to enter the BIOS and then F9 to load default setup and then F10 to save and exit (The card will then work flawlessly however, when you power off the system and power on again you need to re-enter the BIOS and follow the steps above to get it working once more) I have emailed Acer regarding this and should anything positive come out of it then I will update my review. Likewise there could be other manufacturers out there suffering the same issues. I have given this 5* because I am reviewing the card itself, the issues with compatibility are by no means the fault of Intel. Review: Worthy Upgrade for Dell XPS15 9550. - Purchased this card to install in my Dell XPS15 9550 model. The laptop came with a Broadcom 1830 3x3 card but I found the wireless range to be poor and the Bluetooth had all sorts of issues so after reading many online reviews I chose this one. It only has 2 antennae connections on the card so I had to leave 1 tucked away safely in the laptop. After removing the Broadcom software and installing the Intel drivers it now has a much better wireless range (connects at 867Mbps) and the Bluetooth relaibility is so much better. No more laggy mouse or dropped connections! I would highly recommend this little wireless card for those with the Dell XPS 15 9550. ## Features - Intel - 24 Months - 8260.NGWMG ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B0197W86IE | | Best Sellers Rank | 252,864 in Computers & Accessories ( See Top 100 in Computers & Accessories ) 1,088 in Network Cards | | Brand Name | Intel | | Color | Green | | Compatible Devices | Laptop | | Compatible Operating System Family | Windows | | Country of Origin | China | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars (262) | | Data Link Protocol | IEEE 802.11ac | | Data Transfer Rate | 867 Megabits Per Second | | EU Spare Part Availability Duration | 24 Months | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00675901336208, 00713463100155 | | Hardware Interface | Bluetooth | | Item Weight | 0.04 Kilograms | | Manufacturer | Intel | | Manufacturer Part Number | 8260.NGWMG | | Minimum Required Operating System Version | Windows 7 | | Model Number | 8260.NGWMG | | UPC | 735858302739 625485495624 675901336208 713463100155 625485495815 713463100940 | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Intel - **Colour:** Green - **Compatible Operating System Family:** Windows - **Compatible devices:** Laptop - **Data link protocol:** IEEE 802.11ac - **Data transfer rate:** 867 Megabits Per Second - **EU Spare Part Availability Duration:** 24 Months - **Hardware interface:** Bluetooth - **Item weight:** 0.04 Kilograms - **UPC:** 735858302739 625485495624 675901336208 713463100155 625485495815 713463100940 ## Images ![Dual Band Wireless 8260 - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/6107Djt9HUL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent Card though please note the warning with some Manufacturers in my review.. *by B***E on 9 January 2016* I aim to leave here a very positive review about the card itself and a buyer warning if you will. The card is a 3rd Generation Intel AC-8260 Card which gives up to 867Mbps connection speed and comes in the form of a very compact low form factor M.2 Half mini card as opposed to the Intel AC-7260 which is a Half Mini PCI Express card. On the surface the 2 cards perform the same however the 8260 has a low powered Bluetooth 4.2 Module built in and as I already own an AC-7260 card in another laptop I have been able to perform some basic tests and can say that this 8260 card performs well and in my opinion is more reliable and seems to handle multiple streaming better even though the card is not MU-MIMO. The card uses the same PROSet/Wireless drivers as it's predecessors however this card uses specific Bluetooth drivers obtained on the intel website. The driver to look for is the one that says (SfP) as this card has Bluetooth 4.2. Non SfP drivers will work though I can't guarantee that all the features will be available. Lastly this card is not compatible with Mini PCI Express slots or the antennas so double check you have the right slot for the card. This card is suitable for most modern laptops in the last year and would be found in the low form factor laptops and ultra books. I bought this for my Acer Aspire R3-131T and it has some slight compatibility issues: While the Acer doesn't use any form of BIOS locking to prevent you from using this card there does however seem to be some BIOS incompatibilities. When you install the card and boot in to windows the Bluetooth Module of the card is detected however the Wireless module is not (I must add here that this card is not like the Mini PCI Express cards where you can simply cover PIN 20 to get this to work) To get the card working fully, you need to restart the system, press F2 to enter the BIOS and then F9 to load default setup and then F10 to save and exit (The card will then work flawlessly however, when you power off the system and power on again you need to re-enter the BIOS and follow the steps above to get it working once more) I have emailed Acer regarding this and should anything positive come out of it then I will update my review. Likewise there could be other manufacturers out there suffering the same issues. I have given this 5* because I am reviewing the card itself, the issues with compatibility are by no means the fault of Intel. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Worthy Upgrade for Dell XPS15 9550. *by M***N on 1 March 2016* Purchased this card to install in my Dell XPS15 9550 model. The laptop came with a Broadcom 1830 3x3 card but I found the wireless range to be poor and the Bluetooth had all sorts of issues so after reading many online reviews I chose this one. It only has 2 antennae connections on the card so I had to leave 1 tucked away safely in the laptop. After removing the Broadcom software and installing the Intel drivers it now has a much better wireless range (connects at 867Mbps) and the Bluetooth relaibility is so much better. No more laggy mouse or dropped connections! I would highly recommend this little wireless card for those with the Dell XPS 15 9550. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Product is great! *by A***Y on 28 September 2016* The packaging could have look more 'protective' other than that fast delivery and product works well. Used for my late 2016 Dell XPS 13, Ubuntu. ## Frequently Bought Together - Intel 8260 IEEE 802.11ac - Wi-Fi Adapter - WiFi Antenna 8dBi RP-SMA Male 2.4Ghz 5.8Ghz Dual Band + 10in U.FL IPEX MHF4 to RP SMA Female Extension Cable for M.2 NGFF + Computer Back Slot Cover Bracket - Bingfu M.2 WiFi Antenna 2.4GHz 5GHz 5.8GHz 3dBi MIMO RP-SMA Male (2-Pack) + 2 x 12 inch Ngff Ipex4 to Rp-SMA Cable for M.2 NGFF Intel Wireless Network Card WiFi Adapter Laptop --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.de/products/48369892-dual-band-wireless-8260](https://www.desertcart.de/products/48369892-dual-band-wireless-8260) --- *Product available on Desertcart Germany* *Store origin: DE* *Last updated: 2026-04-22*