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April 29th, 2020 18:00

XPS 8930, upgrade network card

Just bought xps 8930

Did not upgrade base network card option (=qualcomm qca9377) because id read bad reviews on the optional killer cards.

qualcomm is only a 1x1 and id like a 2x2 to increase speed.

Researching I found intel ac9260ngw to be a good option. Will this 'fit' my xps 8930?

Anyone have any other recommendations?

Thankyou

  • lwkeeton

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    Posted April 30th, 2020 11:00

    Thank you. I ordered  one from Amazon. Heres hoping i can install correctly.

     

    Much appreciate your help

     

  • redxps630

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    Posted April 29th, 2020 22:00

    If you mean wireless card for 8930, this Dell link gives some recommendations: https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/help-me-choose/cp/hmc-wireless-cards-consumer

    intel ac9260ngw will fit XPS 8930. It has the same form factor as Killer Wi-Fi 6 AX1650, 2 x 2, Bluetooth 5.0 in the Dell config for 8930.
    https://www.amazon.com/Wireless-9260NGW-Bluetooth-Wireless-1-73Gbps/dp/B07FK7877N

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    Posted April 30th, 2020 03:00

    Thanks redxps630.

    The item at the second link has a comment that says "chinese knockoff". I searched for other places selling this card and they all seem to be the same. Does it matter that I buy one that is not actual intel?

    Apologies if my questions are naive, but i'm a novice at this stuff.

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    Posted April 30th, 2020 04:00

    I would feel more comfortable w Intel print on the card.  user reviews are helpful.  how about this one https://www.newegg.com/intel-9260ngw-pcie-half-mini-card-m-2/p/0XM-00HX-00012

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    Posted November 24th, 2021 05:00

    How did this work out for you? I am also looking for a 10GB PCIe NIC card for my XPS 8930, but Dell tech support tells me the PCI bus will not support that speed, and Dell does not sell those NIC cards for that reason. Did the card that you got work? Interestingly, the Dell tech suggested a USB-C adapter for the one USB-C port on the back of the tower that does support 10GB speeds. He sent me this link.

    Amazon.com: OWC Thunderbolt 3 10G Ethernet Adapter, (OWCTB3ADP10GBE), for high-Speed Network Connections : Electronics

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    Posted November 24th, 2021 06:00

    That item in the NewEgg link does not support 10GB.

  • M N Mo

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    Posted January 8th, 2022 12:00

    GOOD News!

    After forever searching, I found the following replacement card FIT PERFECTLY in my XPS 8930... (specs below).

    Purchased on eBay for about $15 bucks.

    ADVICE/WORDS OF CAUTION:
    Installation is frustrating... the tiny WiFi antenna leads are SO difficult to insert into this tiny postage stamp board. I devised a small thin plastic board (2 credit cards), taped the wifi board onto it, and used precision needlenose pliers to finally place and 'crimp' (pressure from top, and on bottom of board) the leads into place. All else on the chassis is pretty simple (you'll have to remove the video card to get your hands down to remove/insert the boards...they are TINY).

    WORKS LIKE A CHARM.

    If you are replacing a Killer card, this is a larger form factor but FITS PERFECTLY. Do not be alarmed.

    SPECS:

    Intel Wireless-AC 9260NGW NGFF Dual Band 802.11ac 1.73Gbps WiFi + Bluetooth 5.0
    Chipest Brand:Intel
    Model: 9260NGW
    Interface: NGFF Key E (M2:CNVio)
    Dual band:2.4Ghz/5Ghz(160Mhz)
    Speed up to 1730Mbps (The router must on 160Mhz)
    Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.0

    Networking Specifications
    Max Speed:1.73Gbps ,Note:The router support 1730Mbps,and can change to 160Mbps.
    Compliance:FIPS, FISMA
    Board Form Factor: M.2 2230 or M.2 1216
    System Interface Type:PCIe, USB

    Wi-Fi Alliance:

    Wi-Fi CERTIFIED* a/b/g/n/ac with wave 2 features, WMM*, WMM-PS*, WPA*, WPA2*, WPS2*, Protected
    Management Frames, Wi-Fi Miracast* as Source, and Wi-Fi Direct

  • AncientBeginning

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    Posted March 21st, 2023 17:00

    OK, so I am having the same trouble. I cannot connect via Bluetooth to the XPS 8930 using the Qualcomm card.

    I replaced it with the following:

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079QH5KW1?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

    I then went through and updated all of the drivers. I also made sure that the Qualcomm driver was uninstalled.

    Device manager reports that it is working properly. It sees all of my WiFi networks. I still cannot allow a Bluetooth device to connect. It is grayed out on the Bluetooth menu..

    I ran the troubleshooter, and it said it turned on the Bluetooth radio. I still cannot connect to anything.

    Did I get the wrong card?

  • BallDog

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    Posted March 13th, 2024 16:57

    @M N Mo

    Hi - My quallcom card has finally begun to exhibit the common problems and I want to change it. I'm struggling with this. Your 8930 may be a bit newer than mine (2017)  as the M.2 2230 slot is an M-Key. I can only find cards with the A/E or E key. 

    Do you remember anything about the card you removed?

    Thanks.  

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    Posted October 7th, 2025 13:51

    @lwkeeton​ I have the same problem with the QcA9377, can I replace it with the Intel AX201NGW?