Review on Intel Network AX200 NGWG NV AX2002230 Retail by Eddie Duncan

I recently upgraded my wireless network to 802.11AX. To maximize utility, I hooked it up to an Asus Z270i Strix board that comes with a so-so Qualcomm 802.11AC + BT card. I got this model without an Intel vPro Control Kit because my processor (Core i7 7000 series) doesn't even have vPro and as a home user I don't need it anyway. The product arrived in an envelope the next day. , inside was a box, and inside was a plastic sleeve, similar to what Intel uses to package its processors when it ships, and inside is the card itself. The sleeve was taped around it, suggesting that the Content sensitive to static electricity. The card was released under the Intel brand and looks about the same as the seller's photo above. Before I unpacked my new toy, I downloaded the WiFi and Bluetooth drivers from Intel's website. Connect "AX200 Drivers" and the first result is what you need. Installation involves removing the motherboard, removing 4 tiny screws, 2 even tinier RF antenna connectors on the old card and reassembling everything. Only about 20 minutes and I've never done this particular surgery before. I booted up and Win10 immediately recognized the card and applied the basic MS drivers for WiFi and BT. It then connected to my wireless network. So if you forgot to download the drivers, you're (probably) still fine. I installed the Intel drivers, uninstalled the old MS and Qualcomm drivers, restarted the computer and ran a speed test: Results: 400Mbps. Considering this PC is not on the same floor as my access point is about what I expected and significantly more than the AC card it replaced. old Intel hardware.