AX200NGW - Wi-Fi 6 2x2 2.4Gbps M.2 2230 Module | Intel
N.º da peça: AX200NGW ✓ Ativo| Qtd. | Preço unitário | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $18.5 | $18,50 |
| 10 | $17.2 | $172,00 |
| 100 | $15.8 | $1.580,00 |
| 500 | $14.6 | $7.300,00 |
| 1.000 | $13.9 | $13.900,00 |
AX200NGW Visão geral
A Wi-Fi adapter module is a complete wireless subsystem that combines an RF transceiver, baseband processor, MAC, and antenna interfaces on a single standardized card. Within the networking hierarchy, the AX200NGW sits in the wireless module family: RF transceiver -> wireless network adapter -> Wi-Fi/Bluetooth combo module -> client connectivity subsystem. Its M.2 2230 footprint follows the NGFF (Next Generation Form Factor) standard used across laptops, desktop motherboards, and embedded systems.
Key features include support for UL and DL OFDMA (Orthogonal Frequency-Division Multiple Access) and 1024QAM modulation, which Intel states deliver nearly 40% higher peak data rates and up to 4x network capacity versus prior-generation 802.11ac adapters. Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 certification ensures interoperability with the Wi-Fi Alliance ecosystem. Dual-band operation covers the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz ISM bands.
Architecturally, the AX200 attaches via a PCI Express (PCIe) host interface for Wi-Fi data traffic and a separate USB interface for the Bluetooth 5.2 radio. The 2x2 antenna configuration uses two U.FL/MHF4 antenna connectors, enabling spatial-stream multiplexing and beamforming with compatible access points.
Typical applications include desktop PC Wi-Fi upgrades via PCIe adapter kits, laptop Wi-Fi replacement (M.2 Key E or Key A/E slots), industrial gateways, and IoT edge devices requiring Wi-Fi 6 air-interface efficiency. OFDMA and target wake time features also reduce latency and battery drain in densely deployed networks.
Design consideration: verify host compatibility - some platforms (notably certain 6th-generation Intel CPU laptops) have BIOS-level lockouts, and AMD platforms require driver support but generally work on recent kernels. Confirm CNVio versus standard PCIe distinction: AX200 is standard PCIe, unlike the CNVio2-based AX201.
This page synthesizes verified datasheet data, distributor sourcing information, drop-in alternatives, and practical compatibility notes not found in the Intel module brief alone.
Alternativas drop-in para AX200NGW — mesmo encapsulamento, compatível pino a pino. Peças de encapsulamento diferente que exigem retrabalho na PCB são excluídas.
Variantes desta série
Modelos da mesma série compatíveis como drop-in com AX200NGW (mesmo formato e footprint) — diferindo em Antenna Configuration, Form Factor, Frequency Bands, Wi-Fi Standard, Host Interface (Wi-Fi).
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AX210NGW
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$12.25 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →AX201NGW
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9560NGW
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9260NGW
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BE200NGW
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$19.5 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →AX200NGW Especificações (publicadas pelo fabricante)
| Product Type | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) + Bluetooth 5.2 combo module |
| Wi-Fi Standard | IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6) |
| Maximum Data Rate | 2.4 Gbps |
| Antenna Configuration | 2x2 MU-MIMO |
| Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz dual band |
| Channel Width | 160 MHz |
| Modulation | 1024QAM |
| OFDMA | UL and DL OFDMA supported |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Host Interface (Wi-Fi) | PCI Express |
| Bluetooth Interface | USB |
| Form Factor | M.2 2230 (NGFF, E-key) |
| Antenna Connectors | 2x MHF4 (U.FL compatible) |
| Temperature Grade | Commercial Extended |
| Capacity Improvement | Up to 4x vs 802.11ac (per Intel) |
| Peak Rate Improvement | Nearly 40% higher vs 802.11ac (per Intel) |
Interfaces e Conectores do AX200NGW
AX200NGW expõe as seguintes interfaces e conectores conforme publicado pelo fabricante: Sem fios, Bluetooth. A pinagem do header de expansão, a numeração dos pinos do conector e os limites elétricos estão definidos na documentação do fabricante.
| Sem fios | IEEE 802.11ax (Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 |
Consulte a documentação do fabricante para a pinagem completa do conector de expansão e a numeração dos pinos do conector.
Aplicações típicas
AX200NGW é adequado para 6 aplicaçãos: Desktop PC Wi-Fi 6 Upgrade, Laptop Wi-Fi Module Replacement, Industrial IoT Gateways, Smart Home and IoT Hubs, Gaming and Low-Latency Streaming PCs, Networking Routers and Mesh Backhaul.
Desktop PC Wi-Fi 6 Upgrade
The AX200NGW is the standard choice for adding Wi-Fi 6 to desktop motherboards that lack integrated wireless. Installed in an M.2 Key E socket or bundled into a PCIe x1 adapter kit with external antennas, it delivers up to 2.4 Gbps peak throughput on 2.4/5 GHz with 160 MHz channels and 1024QAM. UL/DL OFDMA improves performance in congested home networks with many clients, while Bluetooth 5.2 over USB enables wireless keyboards, headsets, and controllers from the same module. Desktop builds should mount antennas outside the metal chassis; internal placement can reduce 5 GHz link margin by 10 dB or more. The module's standard PCIe interface ensures broad compatibility with both Intel and AMD platforms without CNVio restrictions.
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Laptop Wi-Fi Module Replacement
Many laptops shipped with 802.11ac modules such as the Intel 3165, 8260, or 9560NGW can be upgraded in minutes to Wi-Fi 6 with the AX200NGW, since all use the same M.2 2230 (E-key) footprint and PCIe/USB host interfaces. Users report successful upgrades on HP 250 G5, Dell XPS, and Asus TUF platforms, achieving OFDMA, MU-MIMO, and 2.4 Gbps peak rates with Wi-Fi 6 routers. Before ordering, verify the BIOS does not enforce a Wi-Fi whitelist - some 6th-generation Intel laptops reject non-listed cards. The module's commercial-extended temperature grade and two MHF4 antenna connectors match original-equipment cabling, making the swap mechanically identical with no antenna or driver-board changes required.
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Industrial IoT Gateways
Industrial gateways and edge controllers use the AX200NGW to add Wi-Fi 6 client connectivity where OFDMA and target wake time improve network efficiency under dense client loads. The 1024QAM modulation and 160 MHz bandwidth provide headroom for high-throughput telemetry and video backhaul, while dual-band operation allows separation of high-rate 5 GHz traffic from long-range 2.4 GHz sensor links. The commercial-extended temperature grade suits sheltered industrial enclosures; designs exposed to -40C extremes should verify the exact rated range in the Intel datasheet before deployment. Integration via standard PCIe keeps the design host-agnostic across Intel and ARM platforms, and Linux iwlwifi driver support simplifies embedded Yocto and Debian builds. Two MHF4 connectors route to panel-mounted antennas for reliable RF performance.
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Smart Home and IoT Hubs
Smart home hubs leverage the AX200NGW's Wi-Fi 6 features to coordinate dozens of concurrent IoT devices. OFDMA subdivides channels so low-rate sensor traffic no longer blocks high-rate streams, and target wake time reduces battery drain in battery-powered nodes associated through the same network. The integrated Bluetooth 5.2 radio over USB supports BLE device commissioning and beaconing directly from the hub without a separate BLE dongle. With 2.4 Gbps peak throughput and 160 MHz channels, the module also handles camera streams and local media servers. Developers should confirm host BT firmware packages (Intel Bluetooth co-existence firmware) are included in the embedded image, and route the two MHF4 antennas away from 2.4 GHz noise sources such as switching regulators.
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Gaming and Low-Latency Streaming PCs
Wi-Fi 6's OFDMA and uplink scheduling directly address latency spikes that plague wireless gaming and live streaming. The AX200NGW's 2.4 Gbps peak rate comfortably exceeds typical gigabit fiber upstreams, and 1024QAM/160 MHz operation maximizes throughput near the access point. Compared with the Killer AX1650 (which uses the same Intel silicon), the AX200NGW delivers equivalent RF performance at roughly half the cost, per community comparisons, differing only in prioritization software. Users on AMD platforms prefer the AX200 precisely because it avoids CNVio2 restrictions of the AX201. For competitive gaming, place antennas for line-of-sight to the router and prefer 5 GHz 160 MHz mode; expect sub-5 ms added latency in clean RF environments versus 20-40 ms on older 802.11n adapters.
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Networking Routers and Mesh Backhaul
Embedded networking designs use the AX200NGW as a Wi-Fi 6 client or backhaul radio inside mesh nodes, CPE equipment, and set-top platforms. The 2x2 antenna architecture supports spatial diversity and beamforming for stable inter-node links, while OFDMA and 1024QAM maximize spectral efficiency in the congested 2.4/5 GHz bands. The standard PCIe interface integrates cleanly with network SoCs running OpenWrt or embedded Linux, both of which carry mature iwlwifi support for the AX200 family. Because Wi-Fi Alliance Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 interoperability is validated, the module performs predictably against mainstream access points. Designers should allocate a USB 2.0 port for the Bluetooth function even when unused, since the combo radio shares the module's power and reset domain, and should budget 10-20 mm antenna keep-out areas around the two MHF4 connectors.
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Comparação com alternativas
| Parâmetro | Este produto | AX210NGW | AX201NGW | 9560NGW | BE200NGW |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package / Form Factor | M.2 2230 (E-key) | M.2 2230 (E-key) - same | M.2 2230 (E-key) - same | M.2 2230 (E-key) - same | M.2 2230 (E-key) - same |
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel |
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax, 6 GHz) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Peak Data Rate | 2.4 Gbps | 2.4 Gbps | 2.4 Gbps | 1.73 Gbps | 5.8 Gbps |
| Host Interface | PCIe + USB (BT) | PCIe + USB (BT) | CNVio2 + USB (BT) | CNVio2/PCIe + USB (BT) | PCIe + USB (BT) |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| OFDMA / 1024QAM | Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes | Yes / Yes | No / No | Yes / Yes (4096QAM) |
| AMD Platform Compatible | Yes | Yes | No (CNVio2) | PCIe variant only | Yes (driver dependent) |
Principais diferenciais
- Standard PCIe host interface for universal platform support (vs AX201NGW)
- Wi-Fi 6 OFDMA and 1024QAM at 2.4 Gbps peak (vs 9560NGW)
- Cost-effective Wi-Fi 6 with broad driver maturity (vs BE200NGW)
- Bluetooth 5.2 integrated over USB (vs 9260NGW)
Notas de projeto
Verify host interface compatibility before layout or purchase: the AX200NGW uses standard PCIe, while the AX201NGW uses Intel CNVio2 and will not enumerate on AMD or older Intel platforms. Some 6th-generation Intel laptops (e.g., Dell XPS 15 9550) enforce a BIOS Wi-Fi whitelist that blocks the AX200NGW entirely - check the vendor BIOS whitelist list and update BIOS before committing to the upgrade. Community forums (ROG, Dell) document both failure modes extensively.
The module uses two MHF4 antenna connectors; route MHF4-to-reverse-SMA pigtails away from switching regulators and USB 3.0 lines, which radiate strongly in the 2.4 GHz band. Maintain at least a 10-20 mm keep-out around the connectors and never power the module without both antennas attached - transmit without an antenna load can stress the PA. In desktop adapters, mount antennas externally on the chassis rather than inside the metal enclosure; internal placement can degrade 5 GHz link budget by roughly 10 dB.
Estimated: the AX200 family draws from the M.2 slot 3.3V rail, with typical Wi-Fi TX power consumption in the low-watt range (per Intel module brief class norms); ensure the host M.2 Key E slot supplies the PCIe-specified 3.3V with adequate current headroom, and include 10 uF bulk plus 0.1 uF ceramic decoupling near the slot's 3.3V pin. Confirm exact TX power figures in the Intel regulatory datasheet for your target region, as certified TX power varies by SKU and regulatory domain.
The Wi-Fi host traffic runs on PCIe Gen3-class signaling - keep the M.2 slot PCIe traces length-matched and reference a continuous ground plane, following the Intel M.2 design guide routing rules. Bluetooth shares the module but rides a separate USB 2.0 bus; wire the USB D+/D- as a 90-ohm differential pair. Even if Bluetooth is unused, connect the USB lines so firmware co-existence and update mechanisms function, since Intel drivers expect the BT interface present.
Informações de conformidade
Wi-Fi CERTIFIED 6 per Wi-Fi Alliance certification noted in Intel module brief. Regulatory compliance details (RoHS/REACH) not present in the retrieved web data - consult Intel official product documentation.
