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Features and Benefits
802.11ac 1x1 Diversity
Intel® Wireless-AC enables smoother streaming, fewer dropped connections, and more speed further away from the router. And antenna diversity allows the adapter to dynamically choose the better antenna to connect to and provides a robust connection for the platform.
MU-MIMO
Downlink MU-MIMO allows an Access Point to simultaneously transmit data to multiple clients and can improve overall downlink network capacity by up to 3x.1
Bluetooth® 5
Bluetooth® 5 provides 4x2 the range over Bluetooth® 4.2 Low Energy with the same power, doubles the transmit speed and improves the broadcasting functionality. This translates to better coverage, improved location-based services and simpler connectivity between devices.
Optimized for Intel® Platforms
Recommended wireless solution for Intel® Pentium® Gold processors and enables Intel® Authenticate Solution Bluetooth® proximity usage models.
Related Technologies
Integrated Connectivity
Intel® Integrated Connectivity (CNVi), moves key elements of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth into Intel® processors. Platforms designed with Intel’s CNVi3 offer end users an optimized wireless experience and outstanding performance, while helping OEMs to reduce overall system size and cost.4
Worldwide Regulatory Support
Intel® Dynamic Regulatory Solution enables worldwide regulatory compliance on a single Intel® Wireless-AC adapter SKU. The Wi-Fi adapter detects location and automatically optimizes the Wi-Fi settings to local regulatory requirements and optimizes performance based on location. Future regulatory changes are easily managed during the product lifecycle.
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Experience Faster Wi-Fi with Intel® Wireless-AC
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Take 5 Seconds to Tell If Your New PC Has Intel® Wireless-AC
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For a New PC, Choose Intel® Wireless-AC
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Intel® Wireless-AC
Best Buy explains how the 802.11ac offers faster connections and supports more devices on a router.
Extend Intel® Wireless-AC to Your Desktop
Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 Desktop Kit. A new Wi-Fi solution for desktop PCs. Desktop kit includes: antennas and cables mounting brackets with the Intel® Wireless-AC 8265 Adapter that is simple to install.
