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Person2376
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2016/08/29 10:43:11 (permalink)
Hello, I am building a mini itx system using the Stinger and while it will live on ethernet most of its life wifi is also very important to me, I was wondering if I could add wifi using the m.2 slot and if there is anything I need to know about doing so. Thanks!

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    Person2376
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    Re: Z170 Stinger Wifi 2016/08/29 10:49:35 (permalink)
    https://www.amazon.com/7260NGW-Intel®-Wireless-AC-802-11ac-Bluetooth/dp/B00GUNZUG0

    Most likely with this card as well.
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    KenMcC
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    Re: Z170 Stinger Wifi 2016/08/29 12:53:09 (permalink)
    wifi and Bluetooth are not the same.

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    Re: Z170 Stinger Wifi 2016/08/30 07:33:07 (permalink)
    Yes - you can add an M.2 WIFI card (A or E key I believe) such as Intel's 7265 AC which I have been using for about a year without any issues. It performs surprisingly well but your mileage will vary based on your network. Which ever card you buy make sure to test it in depth as I had to return the first card I bought because it was either a counterfeit or defective (common occurrence with M.2 cards).
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    Re: Z170 Stinger Wifi 2016/08/30 11:14:17 (permalink)
    Helpful! Thanks
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    Re: Z170 Stinger Wifi 2016/08/30 15:24:43 (permalink)
    Sorry to add to your thread Person but it is related.
     
    Theres a slightly more up to date card that intel have on sale with a few more features.
     
    http://ark.intel.com/products/86068/Intel-Dual-Band-Wireless-AC-8260
     
    Will this one be okay aswell? The Intel 8260
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    Re: Z170 Stinger Wifi 2016/08/30 16:13:20 (permalink)
    vidyiddle
    Sorry to add to your thread Person but it is related.
     
    Theres a slightly more up to date card that intel have on sale with a few more features.
     
    http://ark.intel.com/products/86068/Intel-Dual-Band-Wireless-AC-8260
     
    Will this one be okay aswell? The Intel 8260




    It should work fine - specs and form factor seem to be in line.
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    Re: Z170 Stinger Wifi 2017/04/08 11:42:21 (permalink)
    i'm sorry if i'm necroing an old thread.
     
    but i got a question in regards to this.
     
    does the m.2 on the stinger z170 accept nvme drives as pci gen3 x4? or is it only good for wifi cards + mSATA ssds?

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