Intel BE200NGW - Wi-Fi 7 Tri-Band M.2 Module with BT 5.4
N.º da peça: BE200NGW ✓ Ativo| Qtd. | Preço unitário | Total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $24.9 | $24,90 |
| 10 | $23.5 | $235,00 |
| 100 | $22.1 | $2.210,00 |
| 500 | $20.8 | $10.400,00 |
| 1.000 | $19.5 | $19.500,00 |
BE200NGW Visão geral
A Wi-Fi networking module is an embedded radio subsystem that implements the IEEE 802.11 PHY and MAC layers and integrates them with a host interface, antenna connectors, and a Bluetooth controller. Within the system hierarchy, it sits below the OS network stack and above the antenna system, bridging the PCIe bus to the RF front end.
Key features include certified Wi-Fi 7 operation with tri-band 2.4 GHz/5 GHz/6 GHz support, Bluetooth 5.4 (backwards compatible with 5.3 and earlier), and 2x2 MU-MIMO radios claimed by Intel to reach up to 2.4X higher peak data rates versus similarly configured Wi-Fi 6 solutions. The module uses the industry-standard M.2 2230 (Key E) form factor, FCC approved August 2023, and is Wi-Fi Alliance certified for Wi-Fi 7.
The BE200 integrates Intel's Gale Peak 2 radio silicon with a shared RF front end for concurrent dual-band operation. Wi-Fi 7 features such as 320 MHz channels in 6 GHz and 4096-QAM underpin its 5.8 Gbps class peak throughput. The PCIe host interface minimizes host CPU overhead compared with USB-dongle radios, while the separate USB 2.0 path carries the Bluetooth 5.4 controller.
Typical applications include DIY desktop and laptop wireless upgrades, embedded industrial gateways requiring 6 GHz low-latency links, and gaming or streaming PCs where Wi-Fi 7 multi-link operation reduces latency.
Design consideration: the BE200 is E-keyed only (unlike the A+E keyed AX210), so verify the host socket is E-key before designing it in; Wi-Fi 7 features also require driver support on Windows 11 or Linux kernels with mt7921-style/Be200 driver stacks.
This page synthesizes distributor listings, cross-reference data, and practical integration notes not found in the Intel product brief.
Alternativas drop-in para BE200NGW — 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 BE200NGW (mesmo formato e footprint) — diferindo em Antenna Configuration, Form Factor, Frequency Bands, Wi-Fi Standard, Host Interface (Wi-Fi).
Ferramenta de comparação rápida — selecione peças alternativas para comparação lado a lado:
BE200.NGWG.NV
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AX210NGW
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$12.25 / unidade
Ver ficha técnica →AX211
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NCM865
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MT7925
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BE200NGW Especificações (publicadas pelo fabricante)
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11be) |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Frequency Bands | 2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz (tri-band) |
| Max Data Rate 6 GHz | 5800 Mbps |
| Max Data Rate 5 GHz | 2400 Mbps |
| Max Data Rate 2.4 GHz | 574 Mbps |
| Antenna Configuration | 2x2 |
| Host Interface (Wi-Fi) | PCIe |
| Host Interface (Bluetooth) | USB 2.0 |
| Form Factor | M.2 2230 (NGFF), Key E |
| Connector Keying | Key E only |
| Wi-Fi Alliance Certification | Wi-Fi 7 certified |
| FCC ID | PD9BE200NG |
| FCC Approval Date | 2023 (test report dated 2023-11-13 to 2023-11-24) |
| Marketing Family | BE6500 class / Gale Peak 2 |
| vPro Support | No (NGWG variant: No vPro) |
Interfaces e Conectores do BE200NGW
BE200NGW 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 | Wi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11be) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 |
Consulte a documentação do fabricante para a pinagem completa do conector de expansão e a numeração dos pinos do conector.
Aplicações típicas
BE200NGW é adequado para 6 aplicaçãos: Desktop PC Wi-Fi 7 Upgrade, Laptop Wireless Replacement, Industrial IoT Gateways, Gaming and Streaming PCs, Home Lab and NAS Access Points, OEM Embedded Wireless Design-In.
Desktop PC Wi-Fi 7 Upgrade
The BE200NGW is the default choice for upgrading desktop motherboards whose M.2 Wi-Fi slots ship empty or with older AX200/AX210 cards. Its PCIe host interface delivers the full 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 radio performance without USB bottlenecks, and 5800 Mbps on the 6 GHz band exploits 320 MHz channels available from Wi-Fi 7 routers. Because the card is E-keyed, installers must confirm the motherboard socket notch matches; antenna kits with MHF4 connectors are required on boards that lack them. Bluetooth 5.4 supports modern LE Audio peripherals and low-latency mice and headsets. Compared with a Wi-Fi 6E card, the upgrade cost is modest while preserving resale relevance as Wi-Fi 7 router adoption accelerates.
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Laptop Wireless Replacement
Failed or underperforming laptop Wi-Fi cards (AX200, AX201, AX210) are commonly replaced with the BE200NGW to gain Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 in one swap. The module follows the M.2 2230 (NGFF) mechanical standard used across business and consumer laptops from roughly 2015 onward, though Key E socket verification and BIOS whitelist checks remain essential on some OEM machines. Intel driver packages for Windows 11 expose Wi-Fi 7 features including Multi-Link Operation, reducing latency for video conferencing and cloud gaming. Typical measured performance of about 1800 Mbps downlink against Wi-Fi 7 access points comfortably exceeds gigabit-class wired connections, and dual U.FL antenna leads on most laptops connect directly without adapters.
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Industrial IoT Gateways
Industrial gateways and edge computers with M.2 Key E sockets use the BE200NGW to add certified Wi-Fi 7 client connectivity for 6 GHz low-interference links in congested plant floors. The tri-band radio allows segmenting telemetry (2.4 GHz for range), control traffic (5 GHz), and high-bandwidth vision or AR data (6 GHz) on one module, with 5800 Mbps peak on 6 GHz supporting camera backhaul. The PCIe interface provides deterministic host throughput compared with USB radios, important for real-time control loops. Engineers should confirm extended-temperature requirements against the module's commercial temperature rating and verify driver availability in the target embedded OS image before committing the design.
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Gaming and Streaming PCs
For gaming and 4K/8K streaming builds, the BE200NGW's Wi-Fi 7 Multi-Link Operation aggregates 5 GHz and 6 GHz paths to cut jitter and latency below what Wi-Fi 6E clients achieve on the same network. The 2x2 configuration sustains multi-gigabit streams - community users report roughly 1800/1900 Mbps down/up against Ubiquiti U7-Pro access points - sufficient for cloud gaming and high-bitrate live streaming. Bluetooth 5.4 provides low-latency wireless audio and controller links. Positioning the dual antennas away from the chassis and using 6 GHz where line-of-sight allows maximizes the 320 MHz channel benefit; on Wi-Fi 6 routers the card still delivers excellent 2x2 AX performance.
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Home Lab and NAS Access Points
Home lab builders pair the BE200NGW with software access point modes and router builds to validate Wi-Fi 7 client behavior, or use it as a high-performance client on 2.5/10 GbE NAS networks. Its 5800 Mbps 6 GHz peak rate approaches 2.5 GbE wire speed in ideal conditions, making wireless NAS backups practical for the first time in consumer deployments. The tri-band support lets one module validate all three bands when testing AP placement and mesh handoff. Note that regulatory domain settings and channel availability on 6 GHz vary by region, and Linux users should confirm kernel driver support for AP-mode operation before selecting this module over the MT7925, whose mainline Linux support is more mature.
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OEM Embedded Wireless Design-In
System integrators designing Windows-based embedded products (kiosks, POS terminals, medical carts, digital signage) select the BE200NGW for its Wi-Fi Alliance Wi-Fi 7 certification and FCC ID PD9BE200NG module approval, which simplifies end-product regulatory filings under modular approval rules. The No-vPro NGWG variant keeps unit cost low for consumer and commercial non-managed fleets, while Intel's vPro BE200 variants cover managed enterprise designs using the same footprint. The M.2 2230 Key E socket on carrier boards allows late-stage radio sourcing flexibility. Design teams should budget dual MHF4 antenna placement, verify E-key socket keying, and lock a driver version in the OS image for fleet consistency.
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Dados de referência de engenharia para BE200NGW — comparação, orientação de projeto e informações de conformidade.
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Comparação com alternativas
| Parâmetro | Este produto | BE200.NGWG.NV | AX210NGW | AX211 | NCM865 | MT7925 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package | M.2 2230 Key E | M.2 2230 Key E - same | M.2 2230 (A+E keyed) | M.2 2230 Key E | M.2 2230 Key E | M.2 2230 Key E |
| Brand | Intel | Intel | Intel | Intel | Qualcomm | MediaTek |
| Wi-Fi Standard | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 | 5.2/5.3 | 5.2 | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Bands | 2.4/5/6 GHz | 2.4/5/6 GHz | 2.4/5/6 GHz | 2.4/5/6 GHz | 2.4/5/6 GHz | 2.4/5/6 GHz |
| Host Interface | PCIe + USB 2.0 | PCIe + USB 2.0 | PCIe + USB 2.0 | CNVio2 (Intel platforms only) | PCIe + USB 2.0 | PCIe + USB 2.0 |
| vPro | No | No | Yes (variant) | Yes (OEM variant) | No | No |
Principais diferenciais
- Certified Wi-Fi 7 with 5800 Mbps 6 GHz peak rate (vs AX210NGW)
- Bluetooth 5.4 with LE Audio support (vs MT7925)
- E-key only connector (vs AX210NGW)
Notas de projeto
Verify M.2 socket keying before layout lock or purchase: the BE200 is Key E only, while its predecessor AX210 is A+E keyed. A carrier board or laptop socket with A-key notches only will reject the module. Route the PCIe lane to spec (2.5 GT/s Gen1-class link is sufficient) and keep the USB 2.0 BT pair as a 90-ohm differential with length matching. Provide two MHF4/U.FL antenna connectors positioned at least 5 mm from the module edge for cable strain relief.
Do not assume AX210 driver stacks work: BE200 requires current Intel Wi-Fi and Bluetooth driver packages (Windows 11) or a recent Linux kernel. On OEM laptops check for BIOS Wi-Fi whitelists that block non-original cards. Regulatory domain settings determine 6 GHz channel availability - an import card used in a region without 6 GHz allocation will lose its primary advantage. Also note BE201/BE202 are OEM-only variants with different antenna arrangements and cannot replace NGW retail parts directly.
Antenna placement dominates real-world throughput on a 2x2 Wi-Fi 7 client. Keep the two MHF4 antennas orthogonal (one vertical, one horizontal) and away from chassis metal, and route antenna cables away from the M.2 slot to avoid desense. On desktops use the included rear-panel antenna brackets rather than leaving antennas inside the case; internal placement alone can cut 6 GHz link rates by more than half. Estimated impact based on typical MHF4 internal-antenna measurements, not a datasheet figure.
Informações de conformidade
FCC certified (FCC ID PD9BE200NG, test report dated 2023-11-13 to 2023-11-24). Complies with EU Radio Equipment Directive 2014/53/EU per compliance documentation. Wi-Fi Alliance Wi-Fi 7 certified. RoHS/REACH status to be confirmed from Intel material declarations.
