PRODUCT BRIEF Intel(R) Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 802.11ac, Dual Band, 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth(R) 4.0 Intel(R) Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 Ultra Wi-Fi. Ultra Features. Ultra Connected Experience The Intel(R) Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 802.11ac, dual band, 2x2 Wi-Fi + Bluetooth(R) adapter lets you move at the speed of life with faster speeds (up to 867 Mbps1), higher capacity, broader coverage and longer battery life. Combined with 4th Gen Intel (R) CoreTM processors and exceptional Intel wireless innovations, the Intel(R) Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 dramatically reshapes your connected experience at home, work or on the go. Next-Gen 802.11ac Wireless More Speed Better Coverage Larger Capacity Delivers dramatically faster Wi-Fi speeds (up to 867 Mbps1) than 802.11n, with more bandwidth per stream 433 Mbps), more capacity for more users (extended channel bonding 80MHz), broader coverage and better battery life (more data transmit efficiencies reduce power consumption). 802.11ac, Dual Band, 80MHz, 2x2 Bluetooth(R) 4.0 Dual mode Bluetooth(R) 4.0 connects to the newest low energy Bluetooth(R) products as well as your familiar devices, such as headsets, keyboard, mice and more. Intel(R) Power Optimizer2 Optimized power modes during periods of activity and inactivity to improve platform battery life for greater mobility and convenience. Dramatically lower power consumption than previous generation products. HMC and M.2 Form Factors Single sided HMC and M.2 modules support multiple connectors for flexible system configuration and platform usages. The new M.2 form factor (2230 and 2226 Solder Down) delivers a smaller, lower profile, more flexible form factor for thin-and-light designs. Experience the Intel Difference Always Ready to Go Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology3 Stay current with automatic, no-wait updates to your email and social networks, even when your device is asleep. Combine it with Intel(R) WiFi HotSpot Assistant and automatically connect to millions of free and paid hotspots to refresh your content in more locations worldwide. Instant Internet Worldwide Intel(R) WiFi Hotspot Assistant4 Delivers instant Internet connectivity at millions of free and paid hotspot worldwide. After accepting a one-time only terms and conditions (T&C) login, your Internet connections are on auto-pilot as you roam the Wi-Fi hotspot universe--even as your UltrabookTM sleeps. Combine it with Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology and your favorite cloud content (email, social networks, news, etc.) is automatically refreshed as you roam. Business-Class Wireless Intel(R) vProTM Technology5 Supports Intel's hardware-based security and management features built into Intel(R) CoreTM vProTM processors and chipsets that enables IT to manage PCs virtually anywhere, anytime while reducing deployment costs, improving security and ROI. Intel(R) Active Management Technology6 Using integrated platform capabilities and popular third-party management and security applications, Intel(R) AMT allows IT or managed service providers to better discover, repair, and protect their networked computing assets. Intel(R) AMT is a feature of 3rd generation Intel(R) CoreTM processors with Intel(R) vProTM technology. Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Software7 Combines simplified user interface design with advanced IT tools to improve security, reduce complexity and save IT time and money. Streamlines client deployments and allows remote management of wireless settings and profiles by IT managers. 329005-004 Intel(R) Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 Technical Specifications General Dimensions (H x W x D) HMC: 26.80 mm x 30 mm x 2.4 mm Max (Top Side) / 1.35 mm Max (Bottom Side) Single Sided M.2 2230: 22 mm x 30 mm x 2.4 mm [1.5mm Max (Top Side)/ 0.1mm Max (Bottom Side)] M.2 2226: 22 mm x 26 mm x 2.4 mm [1.5mm Max (Top Side)/ 0.1mm Max (Bottom Side)] HMC: 3.0g M.2 2230: 2.3g M.2 2226: 2.2g Supported Supported in both hardware and software HMC: PCIe, USB M.2: PCIe, USB On/Off 0 to +80 C 50% to 90% RH non-condensing (at temperatures of 25C to 35C) Microsoft Windows* 7, Microsoft Windows* 8.1, Linux* (most features not available on Linux) Wi-Fi CERTIFIED* a/b/g/n/ac, WMM*, WMM-PS*, WPA*, WPA2*, and WPS2*, Protected Management Frames, Wi-Fi Direct* for peer to peer device connections, Wi-Fi Miracast* as Source. IEEE 802.11abgn, 802.11ac, 802.11d, 802.11e, 802.11i, 802.11h, 802.11w Infrastructure and SoftAP; Supports simultaneous Client and SoftAP modes Supports seamless roaming between respective access points (802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11a/b/g, 802.11a/b/g/n, and 802.11ac) Dual Mode Bluetooth* 2.1, 2.1+EDR, 3.0, 3.0+HS, 4.0 (BLE) Weight Diversity Radio ON/OFF Control Connector interface LED Output Operating Temperature (Adapter Shield) Humidity Non-Operating Operating Systems Wi-Fi Alliance IEEE WLAN Standard Architecture Roaming8 Bluetooth(R) Security9 Authentication Authentication Protocols Encryption Wi-Fi Direct* Encryption and Authentication Product Safety Management Frame Protection WPA and WPA2, 802.1X (EAP-TLS, TTLS, PEAP, LEAP, EAP-FAST), EAP-SIM, EAP-AKA PAP, CHAP, TLS, GTC, MS-CHAP*, MS-CHAPv2 64-bit and 128-bit WEP, AES-CCMP, TKIP WPA2, AES-CCMP UL, C-UL, CB (IEC 60950-1) 802.11w (WFA- Protected Management Frames) Compliance Government FIPS10, FISMA Retail (Credit Card Processing) PCI, CISP Product Name Intel(R) Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260 Model Number 7260HMW 7260NGW 7260SDW Version 802.11ac, 2x2, Bluetooth(R) 4.0, PCIe, USB, HMC 802.11ac, 2x2, Bluetooth(R) 4.0, PCIe, USB, M.2 2230 802.11ac, 2x2, Bluetooth(R) 4.0, PCIe, USB, M.2 2226 Solder Down For more information on Intel(R) Wireless products, visit intel.com/wireless 1 Based on the theoretical maximum bandwidth enabled by 2x2 802.11ac implementations. Actual wireless throughput and/or range will vary depending on your specific operating system, hardware and software configurations. Check with your PC manufacturer for details. 2 Actual platform battery life savings will vary depending on your specific operating system, hardware and software configurations. Check with your PC manufacturer for details. 3 Intel(R) Smart Connect Technology requires a select Intel(R) processor, Intel(R) software and BIOS update, Intel(R) Wireless adaptor, and Internet connectivity. Solid state memory or drive equivalent may be required. Depending on system configuration, your results may vary. Contact your system manufacturer for more information. 4 Intel WiFi Hotspot Assistant requires an Intel wireless adapter, Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software v15.6 or later, and an Internet connection for initial setup with the Easy WiFi* network. 5 Intel(R) vProTM Technology is sophisticated and requires setup and activation. Availability of features and results will depend upon the setup and configuration of your hardware, software and IT environment. To learn more visit: http://www.intel.com/technology/vpro 6 Requires activation and a system with a corporate network connection, an Intel(R) AMT-enabled chipset, network hardware and software. For notebooks, Intel(R) AMT may be unavailable or limited over a host OS-based VPN, when connecting wirelessly, on battery power, sleeping, hibernating or powered off. Results dependent upon hardware, setup & configuration. For more information, visit http://www.intel.com/technology/platform-technology/intel-amt 7 Intel(R) PROSet/Wireless Software may not be supported by your PC manufacturer. Check with your PC manufacturer for details on availability. 8 Roaming is supported only within each respective band and mode of access points. 9 Some security solutions may not be supported by your PC's operating system and/or by your PC manufacturer. Check with your PC manufacturer for details on availability. 10 Microsoft Windows* 7 and Microsoft Windows* 8.1. Software and workloads used in performance tests may have been optimized for performance only on Intel microprocessors. Performance tests, such as SYSmark and MobileMark, are measured using specific computer systems, components, software, operations and functions. Any change to any of those factors may cause the results to vary. You should consult other information and performance tests to assist you in fully evaluating your contemplated purchases, including the performance of that product when combined with other products. No license, express or implied, by estoppel or otherwise, to any intellectual property rights is granted by this document. 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