PRODUCT BRIEF
Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 3160
802.11ac, Dual Band, 1x1, Wi-Fi + Bluetooth 4.0*
Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 3160
Exceptional Wi-Fi. Exceptional Features. Exceptional Connected Experience
The Intel
®
Dual Band Wireless-AC 3160 802.11ac, dual band, 1x1, Wi-Fi + Bluetooth*
adapter lets you move at the speed of life with faster speeds (up to 433 Mbps
1
), higher
capacity, broader coverage and longer battery life. Combined with Intel ® Core™
processors and exceptional Intel wireless innovations, the Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC
3160 dramatically reshapes your connected experience at work, home or on the go.
Next-Gen 802.11ac Wireless
Speed
Coverage
Capacity
Delivers dramatically faster Wi-Fi speeds (up to 433 Mbps
1
) than 802.11n, with more bandwidth per
stream), more capacity for more users (extended channel bonding 80MHz), broader coverage and better
battery life (more data transmit efficiencies reduce power consumption).
802.11ac, Dual Band, 80MHz, 1x1
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 (2230 and 2226 Solder Down) delivers a smaller,
lower profile, more flexible form factor for thin-and-light designs.
Experience the Intel Difference
Your Ultrabook™ , On Your TV
Intel
®
Wireless Display
3
Always Ready to Go
Intel® Smart Connect Technology
4
Watch your PC or Ultrabook™ content instantly without wires on the big HD screen with stunning image
clarity and sound. Intel® Wireless Display gives you a serious entertainment upgrade. Stream movies,
videos, games, photos, connect with friends, and more—experience it all, bigger and better than ever
before.
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
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Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 3160 Technical Specifications
General
Dimensions (H x W x D)
HMC: 26.80 mm x 30 mm x 2.4 mm Max (Top Side) / 1.35 mm Max (Bottom Side) Single Sided
M.2 2230: 22 mm x 30 mm x 2.4 mm [1.5mm Max (Top Side)/ 0.1mm Max (Bottom Side)]
M.2 2226: 22 mm x 26 mm x 2.4 mm [1.5mm Max (Top Side)/ 0.1mm Max (Bottom Side)]
HMC: 3.0g
M.2 2230: 2.3g
M.2 2226: 2.2g
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* for 802.11ac, 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 802.11abgn, 802.11ac, 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, 802.11a/b/g, 802.11a/b/g/n, and 802.11ac)
Dual Mode Bluetooth* 2.1, 2.1+EDR, 3.0, 3.0+HS, 4.0 (BLE)
Weight
Diversity
Radio ON/OFF Control
Connector interface
LED Output
Operating Temperature (Adapter Shield)
Humidity Non-Operating
Operating Systems
Wi-Fi Alliance
IEEE WLAN Standard
Architecture
Roaming
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Bluetooth*
Security
7
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
8
, FISMA
PCI, CISP
Product Name
Intel
®
Dual Band Wireless-AC 3160
Model Number
3160HMW
3160NGW
3160SDW
Version
802.11ac, 1x1, Bluetooth 4.0, PCIe, USB, HMC
802.11ac, 1x1, Bluetooth 4.0, PCIe, USB, M.2 2230
802.11ac, 1x1, Bluetooth 4.0, PCIe, USB, M.2 2226 Solder Down
For more information on Intel® Wireless products, visit
intel.com/wireless
Based on the theoretical maximum bandwidth enabled by 1x1 802.11ac 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® Wireless Display requires an Intel® Wireless Display enabled PC, tablet, or smartphone, a compatible adapter, and a TV. 1080p and Blu-Ray* or other protected content playback only available on select Intel® processors with built-in visuals
enabled. Consult your PC manufacturer. For more information, see www.intel.com/go/widi
4
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.
5
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.
6
Roaming is supported only within each respective band and mode of access points.
7
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.
8
Microsoft Windows 7 and Microsoft Windows 8.
1
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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