WIfi module replacement for ASRock H81M-ITX/WiFi motherboad

indos3

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Hello,
I it seems that the on board WiFi module is dead for some reason. There seems to be some kind of conflict with the drivers. I tried some uninstalling and reinstalling of the drivers but no luck.
This is my build https://pcpartpicker.com/b/dGQV3C with windows 10.

I want to buy a new module and replace the older one.

How do i know that the new module is going to be compatible with the motherboard?
Are there restrictions on the type of the WiFi module?
Can i have like a super strong/fast dual WiFi and Bluetooth module?

I'm open to suggestions all help is welcome.
 

indos3

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Thanks for the reply.
No, there is one cable attached.
This is the module i have atm " Realtek RTL8188EE Wireless LAN 802.11n PCI-E NIC " .
What is the the most up to date intel module that i can have for a replacement?
I have checked this one " Ultra Connected Wi-Fi with Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 "
Its a 2016 model super fast, bluetooth etc... will this work on the same slot as the old one?

 

BadAsAl

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That one is m.2 not mPCIe. Look at the Intel AC 7260 but it looks like they make that in both mPCIe and M.2 (NGFF).
This is what you want, see how the connection part only has 1 split?: https://www.amazon.com/Intel-7260-HMWG-R-Wireless-AC-Bluetooth-Mounting/dp/B00MY9S692/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487194208&sr=8-1&keywords=intel+wifi+7260

If you see 2 splits like in this one it is not mPCIe: https://www.amazon.com/Intel-7260-HMWG-R-Wireless-AC-Bluetooth-Mounting/dp/B00MY9S692/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1487194208&sr=8-1&keywords=intel+wifi+7260
 

indos3

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Ok got it.
Thanks a lot.
(You linked the same module twice)
 

kazooie350

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Were you able to get the 7260 to work with Bluetooth? I have the same board and I bought the same card but Bluetooth isn't recognized in the device manager. WiFi works fine though.