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Wireless-AC8265 Dual Mode AC8265 Wireless NIC Module for Jetson Nano Developer Kit M.2 NGFF Support 2.4GHz / 5GHz 300Mbps / 867Mbps Dual Band WiFi and Bluetooth 4.2
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waveshare Wireless-AC8265 Dual Mode AC8265 Wireless NIC Module

Bottom line: The waveshare Wireless-AC8265 Dual Mode AC8265 Wireless NIC Module ($26.87 on Amazon as of 2026-10-31 10:14 UTC): Intel 8265AC chip, with Linux and Windows 10/8.1/8/7 listed as supported; main trade-off: bluetooth 4.2 only, an older standard than the BT 5.x on newer cards.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Intel 8265AC chip, with Linux and Windows 10/8.1/8/7 listed as supported
  • ✓ 5GHz 802.11ac link rated up to 867Mbps, faster than 2.4GHz-only dongles
  • ✓ WiFi and Bluetooth 4.2 on one M.2 card, so no USB ports are used
  • ✓ Small 22 x 30 x 2.4mm M.2 (NGFF) card mounts under the Jetson Nano module
  • ✓ IPEX antenna connector lets you run antennas outside an enclosure

Cons

  • ✗ Bluetooth 4.2 only, an older standard than the BT 5.x on newer cards
  • ✗ No WiFi 6 (802.11ax) support; tops out at 802.11ac speeds
  • ✗ 2.4GHz band is capped at 300Mbps
  • ✗ Install requires removing two screws and detaching the Jetson Nano module

Manufacturer description

AC8265 Wireless NIC, 2.4G / 5G WiFi, Bluetooth 4.2, Applicable for Jetson NanoOverviewThis is a dual mode wireless NIC module applicable for Jetson Nano, supports 2.4GHz / 5GHz dual band WiFi and Bluetooth 4.2.FeaturesChip: Intel 8265ACBands: 2.4GHz / 5GHzSpeed: 300Mbps / 867MbpsWiFi protocol: 802.11acBluetooth version: 4.2NIC interface: NGFF (M.2)Antenna interface: IPEX connectorSupported OS: Linux, Windows 10/8.1/8/7Dimensions: 22mm × 30mm × 2.4mmHow to Use1. Remove the two screws on Jetson Nano,detach the Jetson Nano2.Connect the extension cable to Wireless-AC8265 on IPEX connector…

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Key Features

  • This is a dual mode wireless NIC module applicable for Jetson Nano
  • Supports 2.4GHz / 5GHz dual band WiFi and Bluetooth 4.2.
  • Chip Intel 8265AC;Bands 2.4GHz / 5GHz;Speed 300Mbps / 867Mbps
  • WiFi protocol 802.11ac;Bluetooth version 4.2;NIC interface NGFF (M.2)
  • Antenna interface IPEX connector;Supported OS Linux, Windows 10/8.1/8/7;Dimensions 22mm × 30mm × 2.4mm

Full Specifications

UPC765390107844
ASINB07SM4SPLV
Brandwaveshare
ColorAssorted
Item Weight0.03 Kilograms
ManufacturerWaveshare
Model NumberWireless-AC8265
Mfr Part NumberWireless-AC8265
Compatible DevicesDesktop
Data Link ProtocolBluetooth
Hardware InterfaceBluetooth
Full listing titleWireless-AC8265 Dual Mode AC8265 Wireless NIC Module for Jetson Nano Developer Kit M.2 NGFF Support 2.4GHz / 5GHz 300Mbps / 867Mbps Dual Band WiFi and Bluetooth 4.2

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