Reddit reviews Intel Dual Band Wireless-Ac 8265 w/Bluetooth 8265.NGWMG
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UPC: 735858322140Weight: 2.000 lbs
https://www.amazon.com/Intel-Wireless-AC-8265-NGWMG-BlueTooth-Brown/dp/B01MZA1AB2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1506412155&sr=8-1&keywords=intel+8265
It's plug'n'play just pop the two antenna connectors and unscrew the single philips screw. Slides out and replace it with the one I linked. Solves literally every WiFi and Bluetooth problem.
TBH I'm not sure if the Taichi uses the Intel 7265, or 8265. The 8265 is the upgraded model that supports MU-MIMO. It's like $7 more.
https://www.amazon.com/Intel-Wireless-AC-8265-NGWMG-BlueTooth-Brown/dp/B01MZA1AB2/ref=sr_1_1?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1511460432&sr=1-1&keywords=intel+wireless+ac+8265
Note that the following instructions only apply if your laptop's wireless card is an M.2.
0. Make sure you download drivers from Intel's site before replacing your card in case you lose WiFi access upon installing the new one.
It's possible to upgrade the Wifi card in the 7567, with the most common upgrade being an Intel 8260 or 8265. You can find them for roughly $25-$30 online.
Amazon Link to 8260: https://www.amazon.com/Intel-8260-IEEE-802-11ac-Adapter/dp/B0197W86IE/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1502720437&sr=8-2&keywords=intel+8265
Amazon Link to 8265: https://www.amazon.com/Intel-Wireless-AC-8265-NGWMG-BlueTooth-Brown/dp/B01MZA1AB2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1502720437&sr=8-1&keywords=intel+8265
Yes, it does have a slot for a WiFi card and holes in the IO shield for antennas. However, unlike the ASRock boards you'll need to buy the card and antennas. The ASRock boards also have another M.2 slot for a second SSD, but it's not as fast as the primary one.
I originally wanted the ASRock X370 Taichi (includes wifi, faster BIOS releases, and is cheaper), but after two months of waiting for it to be back in stock anywhere, I gave up and went with the Crosshair VI Hero.
It's still not in stock.Update: The Taichi is back in stock at NewEgg! (dammit!)
I prefer Intel for both wired and wireless networking because they're supported by everyone.
This will work just fine -
https://www.amazon.com/Intel-Dual-Band-Wireless-Ac-8265/dp/B01MZA1AB2/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_4
Bought the latest Intel model off Amazon:
Intel Wifi Wireless-AC 8265 8265.NGWMG Dual Band 2x2 AC + BlueTooth M.2 Brown Box
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MZA1AB2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I just wanted something reliable with a good driver, I've never had a great experience with any Killer NIC or Wifi hardware. My Razer Blade Pro had similar problems due to the killer hardware/drivers.
The amazon link I originally saw was about $25 USD, but I can't find it now, I've included the Canadian version I found.
recommended steps
WiFi card replacement
amazon link
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MZA1AB2/
Though I think 9260 is compatible as well.
https://www.amazon.com/Intel-Dual-Band-Wireless-Ac-8265/dp/B01MZA1AB2 if you don't want to waste a port. you'll need antennas if you don't have them, but the signal/range/speed will be much better than those dongles. I have several with the same chipset as the edimax (and an actual ew-7811us) and all work in a pinch but are usb2 so they'll be slower.
https://www.qualcomm.com/products/qca6174a-dual-band-wi-fi
m.2(not pcie)/ngff 2230 form factor(Double check to make sure).
2 prongs = PCIE
3 prongs = M.2
The 8265 or 9260 should work.
>Intel Dual Band Wireless-Ac 8265 W/Bt
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZA1AB2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_YkGYCbB75TX1J
>Intel Wireless-Ac 9260, 2230, 2X2 Ac+Bt, Gigabit, No Vpro
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079QH5KW1/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_kkGYCbABNR7G5
https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000005511/network-and-i-o/wireless-networking.html
FWIW - This is the one I bought --> https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MZA1AB2/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Or the newer model like i have. Works perfectly. https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01MZA1AB2/
But it sounds like either this router is screwed up or Windows.
I believe its the Killer WiFi card in the 15. We had the same issue with a 15 that we bought for a user in my company. After digging into it over the last few weeks it seems likely due to the wireless card. We just did a replacement today with this card and all the issues went away.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MZA1AB2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Intel 8265 is what I got:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01MZA1AB2/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o01_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Intel Wifi Wireless-AC 8265 8265.NGWMG Dual Band 2x2 AC + BlueTooth M.2 Brown Box
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZA1AB2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_HzXk1Ng3ewchV
Not sure about the first problem (maybe you need to use the dedicated jack for mic) but the connection drop problem can only be solved by replacing the wireless network card. It comes with a Killer network card which is horrible for daily use. I've tried a couple of things like removing Killer networking suite and using the drivers which Windows installs but to no avail. Only solution is to replace it with an Intel card (https://www.amazon.com/Intel-Wireless-AC-8265-NGWMG-BlueTooth-Brown/dp/B01MZA1AB2).
I gotcha mah dude I fixed it by getting an aftermarket intel chip. Not only is it faster and more reliable it's cheap as shit.
https://www.amazon.com/Intel-8265-Generic-2230-8265NGWMG/dp/B01MZA1AB2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1522207842&sr=8-1&keywords=intel+8265
2.4G antennas usually work for 5GHz too, but are not ideal, but it should still work.
You'd have to open the laptop, wireless card is usually not soldered onto a motherboard in most cheap laptops, it's actually a card, usually it looks like this:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00N7474CS
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZA1AB2
Basically, you have to open the laptop and see what you're dealing with if you can't find the pictures of the internals for your laptop model online.
There's a ton of videos on youtube of guys changing the cards in various laptops, so you get an impression of what you're going to be dealing with:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwnxTKyacqE
ifixit.com also has really nice macro photos and guides, since the cards are similar in most laptops, you'll probably find them useful
Make sure you have a clean flat stable desk surface to work on, magnetic screwdriver and a magnetic tray help as well. If you don't have those, good luck! , you can probably use plain white sheets of paper as well just so you don't lose the parts. Try not to exert any force on any of the screws or plastic bits. Don't leave it open for longer than you have to -- so you don't lose parts.
Good luck!
The Killer WLAN card Dell uses in the XPS 9560 is utter garbage. Thankfully the Precision variant got the Intel card. It's also entirely possible the Intel card causes less issues with DPC latency and subsequent audio popping (I don't have popping/stutter on my 5520), but upgrading will definitely fix your Bluetooth and Wi-Fi issues at the very least. It's actually fairly easy to replace a WLAN card if you're handy with tools.
https://www.amazon.com/Intel-Wireless-AC-8265-NGWMG-BlueTooth-Brown/dp/B01MZA1AB2
And here's a link to a review from someone with a XPS 9560 that contains some useful info:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/customer-reviews/R2SAII649JMSX7/ref=cm_cr_dp_d_rvw_ttl?ie=UTF8&ASIN=B01MZA1AB2
I changed it myself. I can’t deal with the wifi card so I bought one from amazon. So far there is no issue.
Intel Dual Band Wireless-Ac 8265 W/Bt https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01MZA1AB2/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_tai_OM2DCbZN1YP6G
Don't let that deter you. Bought this at the same time and replaced it: https://www.amazon.com/Intel-Wireless-AC-8265-NGWMG-BlueTooth-Brown/dp/B01MZA1AB2
https://www.amazon.com/Intel-Dual-Band-Wireless-Ac-8265/dp/B01MZA1AB2
$24.89