GIGABYTE GC-WB1733D-I PCIe Wi‑Fi & Bluetooth Card (Intel 9260, 1733Mbps)

Description

Overview

The GIGABYTE GC‑WB1733D‑I is a PCIe add‑in wireless card that uses the Intel Wireless‑AC 9260 module to provide dual‑band 802.11ac (Wave 2) Wi‑Fi and Bluetooth 5.0 for desktop systems. It offers 2×2 MIMO operation and supports up to 1733 Mbps theoretical link rate on 5 GHz (with 160 MHz channel width where supported).

Key features

• Intel Wireless‑AC 9260 chipset (Wi‑Fi + integrated Bluetooth).
• Wi‑Fi: IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (Wave 2), 2×2 MIMO, up to 1733 Mbps (2.4/5 GHz, 160 MHz supported).
• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0 for improved range and throughput vs earlier Bluetooth versions.
• Interface: PCI Express add‑in card (fits PCIe slot). External magnetic antenna base with two antenna leads for improved reception.

Compatibility & installation

The card requires an available PCIe slot for the adapter and an internal USB header connection on the motherboard (connect the supplied USB cable to the motherboard F_USB header) so Bluetooth functions are available. Drivers and utilities are available from GIGABYTE’s support pages; Intel drivers for the Wireless‑AC 9260 module are also available from Intel.

Refer to the official GIGABYTE installation guide for full connection and regulatory details before fitting the card.