ASRock Forums : prefered wifi adaptor for z97 extreme 6 https://forum.asrock.com/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:34:25 +0000 Fri, 05 May 2017 10:05:30 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.04 360 https://forum.asrock.com/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=5043 <![CDATA[ASRock Forums]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_images/web_wiz_forums_black.png https://forum.asrock.com/ <![CDATA[prefered wifi adaptor for z97 extreme 6 : Hi parsec,thanks for the info...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5043&PID=28518&title=prefered-wifi-adaptor-for-z97-extreme-6#28518 Author: Username*
Subject: 5043
Posted: 05 May 2017 at 10:05am

Hi parsec,
thanks for the info on the Z97 Extreme6/ac.
A WiFi module that runs well on this board (if there is one) would be preferred.
The antennae I currently have connected to the 7260 are about on par to those in my laptops that connect much better than this desktop - it would be nice to know how to remedy that deficit, though money spent on getting a wired connection is no doubt better value in the long term.

]]> Fri, 05 May 2017 10:05:30 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5043&PID=28518&title=prefered-wifi-adaptor-for-z97-extreme-6#28518 <![CDATA[prefered wifi adaptor for z97 extreme 6 : Username* wrote:Hello, Is there...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5043&PID=28516&title=prefered-wifi-adaptor-for-z97-extreme-6#28516 Author: parsec
Subject: 5043
Posted: 05 May 2017 at 9:11am

Originally posted by Username* Username* wrote:

Hello, Is there a preferred wifi adaptor for the Asrock z97 extreme 6 mobo? I've had some trouble with a few (AC) adaptors and I'm not really sure what the problem has been (drivers? router? something else?). Older adaptors seen to go ok. On the official Asrock product page I can see support lists for a few things (CPU etc.) but nothing on wifi adaptors. 
I seem to recall that a while after I bought my mobo, there was a slightly different model that included an ac adaptor - is that correct?  If so, what adaptor did it have?

Thanks


If you had downloaded the full User Manual for your Z97 Extreme6 board, you would find that it is shared with the Z97 Extreme6/ac board, with an included WiFi module and antenna:

http://asrock.pc.cdn.bitgravity.com/Manual/Z97%20Extreme6.pdf

The Z97 Extreme6/ac product page: http://www.asrock.com/mb/Intel/Z97%20Extreme6ac/

The WiFi module was made by Broadcom, but I have no idea what specific model WiFi module was included with the ac version of this board. That information is not included in the manual.

The 2T2R 802.11ac WiFi adapter is just a 2.4G/5G 802.11ac dual band module with a two Transmit, two Receive antenna.

I have no idea where you can buy one, or if it is still available. You could try ASRock Technical support for more information:

http://event.asrock.com/tsd.asp

Regarding whether or not this WiFi module is preferred for this board, that is impossible to say. What would make one WiFi module better than another for any board, besides its specifications?

I highly doubt the Broadcom adapter would be any better than the Intel ac 7260, and I would prefer to have an Intel network adapter than any other kind.

The antenna makes or breaks any WiFi connection, plus the signal strength of the router, and the intangibles of WiFi signals, range and interference being the two main variables. All reasons why I don't use WiFi connections on my PCs.

]]> Fri, 05 May 2017 09:11:03 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5043&PID=28516&title=prefered-wifi-adaptor-for-z97-extreme-6#28516 <![CDATA[prefered wifi adaptor for z97 extreme 6 : Trouble: poor / fluctuating bandwidth...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5043&PID=28511&title=prefered-wifi-adaptor-for-z97-extreme-6#28511 Author: Username*
Subject: 5043
Posted: 05 May 2017 at 7:27am

Trouble: poor / fluctuating bandwidth (e.g. 25 mbps), random disconnects.
Adaptors: currently intel ac 7260 (drivers updated to the latest available from intel). 
Router: asus rt ac66u (current firmware: 3.0.0.4.380_7378 seems pretty good).
I've also tried an edmiz ac1750 (ew-7833uac) - seemed to run a little better than the Intel but not as stable or zippy as I'd hoped for.
Thanks for any help.


]]> Fri, 05 May 2017 07:27:02 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5043&PID=28511&title=prefered-wifi-adaptor-for-z97-extreme-6#28511 <![CDATA[prefered wifi adaptor for z97 extreme 6 : Trouble? Like what? Your post...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5043&PID=28431&title=prefered-wifi-adaptor-for-z97-extreme-6#28431 Author: wardog
Subject: 5043
Posted: 04 May 2017 at 11:58am

Trouble? Like what? Your post is so vague I don't know what to ask first.


Lets start with what were the adapters? What is it they connect to? Please, be specific.
]]> Thu, 04 May 2017 11:58:09 +0000 https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5043&PID=28431&title=prefered-wifi-adaptor-for-z97-extreme-6#28431 <![CDATA[prefered wifi adaptor for z97 extreme 6 : Hello, Is there a preferred wifi...]]> https://forum.asrock.com/forum_posts.asp?TID=5043&PID=28429&title=prefered-wifi-adaptor-for-z97-extreme-6#28429 Author: Username*
Subject: 5043
Posted: 04 May 2017 at 10:11am

Hello, Is there a preferred wifi adaptor for the Asrock z97 extreme 6 mobo? I've had some trouble with a few (AC) adaptors and I'm not really sure what the problem has been (drivers? router? something else?). Older adaptors seen to go ok. On the official Asrock product page I can see support lists for a few things (CPU etc.) but nothing on wifi adaptors. 
I seem to recall that a while after I bought my mobo, there was a slightly different model that included an ac adaptor - is that correct?  If so, what adaptor did it have?

Thanks


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