Works with
- M.2 2230 Key E socket with PCIe and USB, plus two antenna connectors (main and aux)
- Windows 11, Windows 10 and Linux with Intel's driver; check your machine maker's approved-module list before swapping
- Needs a Wi-Fi 7 router (802.11be) to use 320 MHz/6 GHz features; falls back to Wi-Fi 6/6E otherwise
- Wi-Fi 7
Is it for you?
Intel's flagship Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) tri-band 2x2 M.2 2230 Key E module with Bluetooth 5.4, 320 MHz channels and 4096 QAM for a maker-rated 5.8 Gbps theoretical maximum, aimed at laptops, desktops and mini PCs with an OEM-approved M.2 slot and antennas.
Choose it if these matter
- Full Wi-Fi 7 feature set on paper: 320 MHz channels plus 4096 QAM give the highest theoretical client speed (5.8 Gbps) of Intel's Wi-Fi 7 modules
- Tri-band 2x2 radios with 6 GHz support reduce interference from legacy 2.4 and 5 GHz devices in dense deployments
- Bluetooth 5.4 with LE Audio in the same M.2 2230 module, replacing both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth with one Key E card
- Official Linux support alongside Windows 10 and 11, which many competitor Wi-Fi 7 USB adapters lack
Skip it if these rule it out
- Requires an M.2 2230 Key E slot and antenna leads in the host machine: not usable in machines without them, and OEM approval is not guaranteed
- 5.8 Gbps is the sum-of-bands theoretical maximum, not real-world throughput; real speeds depend on the router, distance and band
- No maker-linked Amazon listing: Intel sells through distributors, so buying means searching for the exact model number BE200NGW
- As an Intel component, retail cards are often re-sold in third-party packaging and warranty support falls to the seller rather than Intel
Good for: Gaming · Homelab · Lots of smart devices
Which version should you buy?
Selected package: BE200NGW, M.2 2230.
Selected package
BE200NGW (M.2 2230)
This pageModel: BE200NGW
- What differs
- The retail-friendly M.2 2230 Key E module: the version desktop and laptop upgraders buy.
- Best for
- Laptop and desktop Wi-Fi 7 upgrades with a free M.2 Key E slot.
Related models and generations
BE200D2W (M.2 1216) Model: BE200D2W
Board-mount M.2 1216 module for OEM platform designs, not for end-user upgrades.
System builders integrating onto motherboards.
Watch out
- BE200 cards sold loose are OEM pulls: check seller warranty, since Intel supports these modules through the system maker, not the end user.
- The BE200 needs two antenna connectors (IPEX/MHF4): a machine with only one antenna lead caps its 2x2 performance.
- Killer BE1750 is the same BE200 silicon re-branded with Killer software; Intel's own card is the plain BE200.
Compare with similar models
| Specification |  This oneWi-Fi 7 M.2 2230 Module |  PCE-AXE58BT Wi-Fi 6E PCIe Adapter with Bluetooth 5.2 |  XG-C100C V3 10GBase-T |
|---|---|---|---|
| Works with | M.2 2230 Key E socket with PCIe and USB, plus two antenna connectors (main and aux), Windows 11, Windows 10 and Linux with Intel's driver; check your machine maker's approved-module list before swapping, Needs a Wi-Fi 7 router (802.11be) to use 320 MHz/6 GHz features; falls back to Wi-Fi 6/6E otherwise | PCI Express x1 slot (low-profile bracket included), Windows 11 64-bit, Windows 10 64-bit (2.4 and 5 GHz bands only), Linux | PCI Express 3.0/2.1/2.0 x4 slot (V3), Windows 10 (per maker), Linux kernel support (per maker) |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E | Not recorded |
| Best for | Gaming, Homelab, Lots of smart devices | Gaming, Homelab, Budget | Multi-gig internet, Homelab, Gaming |
| Open | View | View |
Full specifications (14)
- Product collection
- Intel Wi-Fi 7 Series (Marketing status: Launched, Q3'23)
- Radio configuration
- 2x2 TX/RX streams, tri-band 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz
- Max speed (theoretical)
- 5.8 Gbps (320 MHz channels, 4096 QAM); Intel estimates up to 5 Gbps over-the-air 2x2 client UDP throughput
- Wi-Fi features
- 4096 QAM, 320 MHz channels, Multi-link Operation (MLO eMLSR), Multi-RU and puncturing; backward compatible with Wi-Fi 4, 5, 6 and 6E
- Wi-Fi CERTIFIED
- Wi-Fi 7, Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 with Wi-Fi 6E, WPA3, PMF
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.4 with LE Audio support
- Model numbers
- BE200NGW (M.2 2230) and BE200D2W (M.2 1216)
- Form factor
- M.2 2230 (22mm x 30mm x 2.4mm) or M.2 1216 (12mm x 16mm x 1.7mm); M.2 Key E socket
- System interface
- M.2: PCIe, USB
- Weight
- M.2 2230: 3.07 +/- 0.15 g; M.2 1216: 0.75 +/- 0.04 g
- Operating temperature
- 0C to 50C ambient
- Operating systems
- Windows 11, Windows 10, Linux
- Security
- WPA3 personal and enterprise (WPA2 transition mode), 802.1X EAP-TLS/TTLS/PEAP, 128-bit AES-CCMP and 256-bit AES-GCMP, FIPS
- Compliance
- UL, C-UL, CB (62368-1)
Downloads & support
Setup: Needs Intel's Wi-Fi driver (Windows 11/10) or in-kernel Linux drivers: install the driver after fitting the module, and connect both antenna leads before use.
- Intel Wireless Wi-Fi drivers for Windows 10 and 11Driver · Windows
- Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 product supportSupport
- Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 (Gale Peak 2) product briefManual
Links go to the manufacturer’s official pages, so you always get the latest, genuine files.
Sources: Intel specifications · intel.com · Manual / documentation · cdrdv2-public.intel.com · Intel specifications · intel.com. Photos: Intel · intelcorp.scene7.com. Specifications checked November 8, 2026. Spotted an error? Tell us.