IntelWireless-Ac 9260, 2230, 2X2 Ac+Bt, Gigabit, No Vpro

I replaced the Dell DW 1820a (Broadcom) card on my Dell XPS 13 9350 with the INtel Wireless AC 9260 today, and the only thing I am asking myself now is, "Why didn't I do this sooner with any number if Intel cards that are superior to this OEM POS?" The most noticeable problems I experienced with the Dell/Broadcom device were: (1) marginal reception and sluggish performance in the 5 GHz channel with my Netgear Nighthawk R7000 and (2) complete dropouts when I closed the laptop cover (when my computer was attached to external monitor(s) via the USB-C port. At first, I thought that the WiFi antenna wires might be crimped or damaged inside the laptop. So, when I replaced the 128 GB M.2 drive with an upgraded 256 GB M.2, I checked. The wires were fine. Unfortunately, when I opened the screen, it acted like an antenna to boost the WiFi signal. With the lid closed, the reception/signal dropped. I tried new/updated drivers from Dell, but experienced the same result -- poor reception. The only way I was able to rectify the problem (before replacing the WiFi/Bluetooth card, was to change the 5 GHz channel on my router to 48, rather than the higher speed frequencies: 149, 153, 1578 or 161. Now, my router is set at 161, in a very dense WiFi environment, and I am experiencing no hiccups or dropouts. And, my laptop cover is fully closed when connected to my external monitor. In addition, I find that my Bluetooth connectivity is much less finicky. I have several devices connected via Bluetooth: a Logitech Keyboard (K480), two Logitech Speakers (X300), a Logitech mouse, an Oontz Angle 3 speaker, a pair of Aukey EB-40 earbuds, and a pair of ActivBuds S250 earbuds. My Windows 10 Pr0 (64-bit) Dell XPS 9350 found and reconnected all of these Bluetooth devices without issue once I installed the new Intel Wireless AC-9260. Here are a couple of notes regarding software and hardware install. One, download the current network drivers (WiFi) and Bluetooth drivers from the Intel website and save to a folder on the hard drive or to a flash drive. *I did not install the drivers before I installed the card. Two, uninstall all device drives for your previous WiFi/Bluetooth card before installation of the new hardware. Note: I did not delete the driver files from Windows 10 Pro. I simply uninstalled them. Clearly, one could delete all of the residual driver files where/when appropriate. Three, ground yourself (or use a grounding strap) before you open your case. Four, open your case and detach the battery cable from the motherboard. Five, remove the antenna cables from your card. Six, remove your old WiFi/Bluetooth card. Seven, insert your new WiFi/Bluetooth card. Eight, attach the antenna cables to your new card. *This can be difficult and frustrating. A magnifying glass, even for people with 20/20 vision, would make it much easier. Nine, close your case, making sure the antenna wires are attached and not crimped when reattaching them to the WiFi/Bluetooth card. Ten, boot your computer to make sure the device is recognized. If so, then eleven, install and test the Intel WiFi/Bluetooth drivers. This installation was a piece of cake. The worst part of the process is attaching the tiny antenna wires. I would have hated to find out that my connectors weren't compatible with this device. Luckily, I researched it ahead of time, and had no problem besides my fat fingers ad the utter tedium. *UPDATE: If you received any BSOD errors after installing this card, it could be due to old driver files/remnants. If so, search "Remove Old Drivers on Windows PC" on thewindowsclub.com to show how to reveal and remove all old drivers of devices you know are no longer connected to your device. Be careful not to remove drivers for devices that are not currently attached.

Replaced the wireless/bluetooth chip that came with my LENOVO YOGA 730 ( Realtek RTL8822BE) which was either a faulty device or had a loose connection. Laptop was under warranty but I would have had to ship it and wait while it was being repaired. Instead, I took a shot at doing it myself and ordered the 9260 chip since its specs were better than the 8265, anyway.AND....It works great! It does not turn on and off randomly like the one that came with the laptop. I am getting faster speeds and better range.It's easy to install: remove back cover, disconnect old chip, remove it, put in new one, plug it back in and put cover back on. Note that all stored WiFi networks you had will no longer be available with the new chip, so write down the names and passwords of those you want to keep before removing the old chip.

The Intel® Wireless 9000 Series is an excellent choice for upgrading your laptop’s connectivity. The performance is top-notch, with fast and reliable WiFi speeds that make a noticeable difference in everyday use. Whether you’re browsing, streaming, or gaming, the connection stays stable and smooth without any drops or lag.Installation was simple, and once it was up and running, I could immediately tell the difference—pages load faster, and streaming in high definition is seamless. It’s a solid upgrade for anyone looking to improve their laptop’s wireless performance.If you need a reliable and fast WiFi solution for your laptop, the Intel 9000 Series is definitely worth it. Highly recommend!

Wanted to replace the lackluster WiFi / Bluetooth 4.0 card that came stock in a new Dell Core i5-9400 desktop. I was expecting to find prices in the $30-$35 range, so imagine my surprise to see this Intel branded unit for less than fourteen bucks with next-day Prime delivery. Placed the order, it arrived the next afternoon as promised. Took all of about 10 minutes to remove the old card and slide the new one into the slot. A couple of things to be careful of are to remove and reconnect the antenna cables carefully (they always seem so fragile) and, depending on how your rig is designed, it might be a test of your patience to get that teeny tiny hold-down screw back in place without dropping it intro the case (or worse, on the floor, where you might never see it again. Yes it’s that small, but absolutely necessary to keep the card in the slot). I’d also suggest download the latest drivers from Intel prior to installation.I was having a terrible time using most any Bluetooth audio devices with the Dell.. random disconnects, terrible range, lots of interference, and while this new card doesn’t solve all of those issues completely, it’s vastly superior than before. Now I can raise my arm in front of my face without causing the Bluetooth headphones to disconnect. The WiFi performance is perfectly fine, perhaps slightly faster than the old card. I bought it for better Bluetooth and it took care of the most irritating issues at a fantastic price.

This is a good value for a genuine Intel WiFi adapter. The only word of caution is that apparently some laptop manufacturers only whitelist certain components in the BIOS.I purchased this to replace a Realtek WiFi adapter in my daughter's HP laptop. The Realtek adapter is flaky and unreliable, so I was hoping this would fix that problem. Unfortunately, even with the correct drivers I could not get this adapter to work. It does work in a different laptop so I know the problem isn't the Intel WiFi adapter, it is a lack of support for it in the laptop's BIOS.