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 to use the 6 GHz band; falls back to Wi-Fi 6/6E otherwise
- Wi-Fi 7
Is it for you?
Intel's Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) tri-band 2x2 M.2 2230 Key E module with Bluetooth 5.4 and 160 MHz channels, positioned below the BE200 with a 2.4 Gbps theoretical maximum, aimed at OEM-approved laptop and desktop wireless upgrades.
Choose it if these matter
- Genuine Wi-Fi 7 features including 6 GHz band access and Multi-link Operation at a component level below the flagship BE200
- Tri-band 2x2 radios with integrated Bluetooth 5.4 in one M.2 2230 Key E module
- Official Linux support alongside Windows 10 and 11
- Same physical module, mounting and driver stack as the BE200, so OEM-approval lists that accept one usually cover both
Skip it if these rule it out
- 160 MHz channels and 1024 QAM cap the theoretical rate at 2.4 Gbps, less than half the BE200's 320 MHz / 4096 QAM maximum
- Requires an M.2 2230 Key E slot and antenna leads in the host machine, and OEM approval is not guaranteed
- No maker-linked Amazon listing: Intel sells through distributors, so buying means searching for the exact model
- 2.4 Gbps is the theoretical maximum, not real-world throughput
Good for: Homelab · Lots of smart devices · Budget
Which version should you buy?
Selected package: BE202, M.2 2230.
Selected package
BE202 M.2 2230
This pageModel: BE202
- What differs
- The M.2 2230 Key E version for laptop and desktop upgrades.
- Best for
- OEM-approved wireless upgrades where the BE200 is not on the approved list.
Related models and generations
BE202 M.2 1216 (BE200D2W M) Model: BE200D2W M
Board-mount M.2 1216 version for OEM platform designs.
System builders integrating onto motherboards.
Watch out
- BE200 and BE202 look identical: check the marking on the shield; the BE200 supports 320 MHz/4096 QAM and the BE202 160 MHz/1024 QAM.
- OEM-approved-module lists (especially laptop makers) often name the BE202 specifically: fitting a BE200 where a BE202 is approved may be rejected by the OEM.
- Loose cards are OEM pulls: seller warranty applies, since Intel supports these modules through the system maker.
Compare with similar models
| Specification |  This oneWi-Fi 7 Module |  PCE-AXE58BT Wi-Fi 6E PCIe Adapter with Bluetooth 5.2 |  Wi-Fi 7 M.2 2230 Module |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 to use the 6 GHz band; 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 | 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 standard | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Best for | Homelab, Lots of smart devices, Budget | Gaming, Homelab, Budget | Gaming, Homelab, Lots of smart devices |
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Full specifications (14)
- Product collection
- Intel Wi-Fi 7 Series (Marketing status: Launched, Q3'23)
- Radio configuration
- 2x2 TX/RX streams, 160 MHz, 1024 QAM, tri-band 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz
- Max speed (theoretical)
- 2.4 Gbps; Intel estimates roughly 2.1 Gbps over-the-air 2x2 UDP client speed
- Wi-Fi features
- 1024 QAM, 160 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
- Integrated Bluetooth 5.4
- Model numbers
- BE200NGW M (M.2 2230) and BE200D2W M (M.2 1216), per the BE202 product brief
- 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
- 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 BE202 product supportSupport
- Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE202 (Misty 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.