Question 1

Win 8.1 compatible ?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are updated drivers from Intel.

The Wi-Fi works well.

Be warned that there are issues with Bluetooth, however. There is the documented problem of the connector polarity. Also, there are issues with the Bluetooth staying connected. There is blame both on Microsoft and Intel, but it seems more likely a problem with 8.1.

So all in all I am okay with the Wi-Fi part... The Bluetooth does have it's issues, though.

Question 2

Can you use this with first gen i7 processor?

Accepted Answer

The wireless card is not dependent on the Processor, its based on motherboard, which present boards can handle with on issues.

Only concern would be if you have a double wide video card in your ePCI slot, it may interfere with single slot pcie.

Would open case to see if you have clearance.

Question 3

How long is the external antenna cables?

Accepted Answer

About 1 meter.  I have not measured it and I am not there now to do so but that is my sense of the length of the antenna feed line.  This is a much better solution than the wireless dongle on an extension cable I replaced it with.

Question 4

Hi Newegg,

For making the Bluetooth work.You are suggesting to flip the +D and -D connectors.Will it cause any damage to the Mother Board or the PCI-e Component doing so ?

Please suggest techinically.Why would it be safe to do so ?

Accepted Answer

It shouldn't. Most people hook it up backwards first, then switch it, and it works. Though I can't guarantee it 100%.

In my experience, I followed the original instructions and my bluetooth worked. After looking at the online instructions, it said I had it backwards, so I thought, maybe my bluetooth connection isn't as stable as I thought, so I tried it reversed... No bluetooth at all.

So for me, the updated online instructions did not apply to me, and no damage was done when they were switched around.

Question 5

Have a dumb question, this will work in a PCIe 3.0 slot the only slot I have available? They are supposed to be backward compatible.
Thanks

Accepted Answer

I am sure that it is backward compatible, I have installed mine in a PCIe 2.0 16x slot and it works great.  As long as its a PCI express slot I believe it should work.

Question 6

Is this internet adapater compatible with amd procesors?

Accepted Answer

Yes, it functions well with my AMD processor, and I've had no problems with it in nearly 10 months of use.

Question 7

Does this product work on Windows XP?

Accepted Answer

NO, because there is no XP Driver.
To get AC Wireless with XP use netgear USB adapter that will work. I know that because I have two of them.

GET NETGEAR A6200 USB 2.0 ADAPTER. It works with XP

Question 8

To enable bluetooth you have to connect the usb cable to the top of the card, but I noticed there is also a port facing the back of the card, can this port also be used for the bluetooth usb cable?

Accepted Answer

I am not using the other port and don't know what its for. Sorry. The documentation does not mention it either.  Perhaps its a service port.  The guide included with the card doesn't even show it.  The included BT cable goes from the card to one of the mother board usb-2 headers which enables blue tooth.  The card is working very well with my Gigabyte MB running win 8.1.

The link to Intel's documentation for this card was censored so you will have to Google it yourself.

Question 9

Does anyone have any experience with the range distance using the bluetooth for headphones?

Accepted Answer

In my experience with a cheap Bluetooth headset I can go into the next room with no problems, might run into sound quality problems with true headphones though

Question 10

Is this compatible with AMD processors?

Accepted Answer

I am an AMD processor and can confirm that it works as expected.

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