Overview
The Intel 3165NGW WLAN wifi card is a compact dual-band wireless adapter designed for laptops, desktops, and industrial computing devices. This NGFF M.2 form-factor card integrates 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WiFi with Bluetooth 4.2, providing enterprise-grade connectivity in a standard internal module format.
Key Features
- Dual-Band AC600 WiFi: 150 Mbps on 2.4GHz (802.11n 40MHz) and 433 Mbps on 5GHz (802.11ac 80MHz) for combined 600 Mbps throughput
- Bluetooth 4.2 with EDR: Integrated Bluetooth for wireless peripherals and audio devices
- NGFF M.2 Interface: Standard Form Factor (4L TF6) fits most laptop and mini-PC motherboard slots
- Multi-Band Support: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac backward compatibility ensures device compatibility
- Cross-Platform: Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11 and Linux driver support
Technical Specifications
- Chipset: Intel Wireless-AC 3165
- WiFi Standard: 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (Dual-Band)
- Peak Data Rate: AC600 (2.4GHz: 150 Mbps, 5GHz: 433 Mbps)
- Frequency Bands: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz
- Interface: NGFF M.2 Key A/E, PCIe
- Bluetooth Version: 4.2 with EDR
- Form Factor: M.2 2230 (StP2 C0 NGFF 4L TF6)
- WiFi Encryption: WPA, WPA2, WPA3, WEP (64/128-bit), TKIP, AES-CCMP
- Operating Systems: Windows 7/8/8.1/10/11 (32/64-bit), Linux 4.2+
- Certifications: FCC (PD93165NGU, PD93165NG)
Typical Applications
- Laptop and notebook WiFi upgrades
- Desktop and mini-ITX system connectivity
- Industrial PC and embedded systems networking
- Legacy or mid-range device WiFi expansion
- Dual-band replacement for 802.11n-only systems
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- NGFF M.2 A/E Key motherboards (laptops, mini-PCs, industrial systems)
- ASUS, MSI, Dell, Lenovo, HP, Acer, and Sony OEM systems
- Windows 7, 8, 8.1, 10, 11 operating systems
- Linux 4.2 and later kernels
- IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac WiFi networks
- Bluetooth 4.2 compatible devices and peripherals
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Intel 3165 variants (3165AC, 3165.NGWG)
- OEM part number CN-0MHK36-ITG00-78P-0T6M-A01
- Dell, HP, and Lenovo factory NGFF M.2 WiFi modules requiring AC600 upgrade
Works With
- Intel official WLAN drivers (Windows and Linux)
- WiFi Protected Access (WPA, WPA2, WPA3)
- Standard WiFi audio adapters and Bluetooth audio
- Network management software (Windows Network Settings, Linux iwconfig/NetworkManager)
