PRODUCT BRIEF
Intel® Wireless-N 7260
802.11bgn, 2x2, 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.0*
Intel® Wireless-N 7260
Enhanced Wi-Fi. Exceptional Features. Enhanced Connected Experience
The Intel
®
Wireless-N 7260 802.11bgn, 2x2, 2.4GHz Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.0* adapter
delivers faster speeds (up to 300 Mbps
1
), greater range and more reliability.
Combined 4
th
Gen Intel ® Core™ processors and exceptional Intel wireless
innovations, the Intel® Wireless-N 7260 reshapes your connected experience at
work, home or on the go.
Enhanced 802.11bgn Wireless
Speed
Coverage
Capacity
Delivers up to 300 Mbps speed with dual streams (2x2) for better performance and
connectivity in more places, through more walls, doors and floors.
802.11bgn, 2x2, 2.4 GHz
Bluetooth 4.0* Smart Ready
(Low Energy)
Intel® Power Optimizer
2
Dual mode Bluetooth 4.0 connects to the newest low energy Bluetooth products as well as your
familiar devices, such as headsets, keyboard, mice and more.
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 Factor
s
Single sided HMC and M.2 modules support multiple connectors for flexible system
configuration and platform usages. The new M.2 form factor delivers a smaller, lower
profile, more flexible form factor for thin-and-light Ultrabook™, notebook and tablet
designs.
Experience the Intel Difference
Always Ready to Go
Intel® Smart Connect Technology
3
Stay current with automatic, no-wait updates to your email and social networks, even when your
device is asleep. Combine it with Intel® WiFi HotSpot Assistant and automatically connect to
millions of free and paid hotspots to refresh your content in more locations worldwide.
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 Ultrabook™ sleeps. Combine it
with Intel® Smart Connect Technology and your favorite cloud content (email, social networks,
news, etc.) is automatically refreshed as you roam.
Instant Internet Worldwide
Intel® WiFi Hotspot Assistant
4
Intel® Wireless-N 7260 Technical Specifications
General
Dimensions (H x W x D)
Weight
Diversity
Radio ON/OFF Control
Connector interface
LED Output
Operating Temperature (Adapter Shield)
Humidity Non-Operating
Operating Systems
Wi-Fi Alliance
HMC: 26.80 mm x 30.00 mm x 2.4 mm Max (Top Side) / 1.35 mm Max (Bottom Side) Single Sided
M.2: 22 mm x 30.00 mm x 2.4 mm [1.5mm Max (Top Side)/ 0.1mm Max (Bottom Side)]
TBD
Supported
Supported in both hardware and software
HMC: PCIe, USB
M.2: PCIe, USB
On/Off
0º to +80° C
50% to 90% RH non-condensing (at temperatures of 25°C to 35°C)
Microsoft Windows 7*, Microsoft Windows 8*, Linux* (most features not available on Linux)
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED* a/b/g, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED* n, WMM*, WPA*, WPA2*, and WPS, WPS 2.0, Protected
Management Frames,
Wi-Fi Direct* for peer to peer device connections
IEEE 802.11bgn, 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, 802.11b/g, 802.11b/g/n)
Dual Mode Bluetooth* 2.1, 2.1+EDR, 3.0, 3.0+HS, 4.0 (BLE)
IEEE WLAN Standard
Architecture
Roaming
5
Bluetooth*
Security
6
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
Retail (Credit Card Processing)
FIPS
7
, FISMA
PCI, CISP
Product Name
Intel
®
Wireless-N 7260
Model Number
7260HMW BN
7260NGW BN
Version
802.11bgn, 2x2, Bluetooth 4.0, PCIe, USB, HMC
802.11bgn, 2x2, Bluetooth 4.0, PCIe, USB, M.2
For more information on Intel® Wireless products, visit
intel.com/wireless
1
Based on the theoretical maximum bandwidth enabled by 2x2 802.11n 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® Smart Connect Technology requires a select Intel® processor, Intel® software and BIOS update, Intel® 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® PROSet/Wireless WiFi Software v15.6 or later, and an Internet connection for initial setup with the Easy WiFi* network.
5
Roaming is supported only within each respective band and mode of access points.
6
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.
7
Microsoft Windows 7 and Microsoft Windows 8.
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.
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