Intel BE200

After issues with a TP-Link TBE9300 (MediaTek WiFi 7 adapter, which I am returning), I switched to an Intel BE200, and the difference was immediate. Instead of buying another full PCIe card, I reused my existing Intel AX210 PCIe adapter and simply swapped in the BE200 M.2 module. That made the upgrade inexpensive and straightforward. Many desktop WiFi PCIe cards are just adapters for an M.2 (E-key) wireless module, so you may not need to replace the entire card. In my case, I reused the PCIe adapter from my Intel AX210 and replaced only the module with the BE200. This worked perfectly and saved me from buying another full adapter. Before upgrading, make sure your PCIe adapter uses an M.2 E-key module (not soldered), has antenna leads (U.FL / IPEX connectors), and that your system supports the card. The BE200 requires Windows 11. For laptops, make sure you also have an M.2 E-key slot and are running Windows 11. Test setup: Intel i9-12900K desktop, Windows 11, Ubiquiti WiFi 6E / WiFi 7 access point, AT&T multi-gig fiber, approximately 15–20 feet from the AP through a hallway, with an external elevated antenna. Latency and stability were a major improvement. At idle, latency averaged around 2 ms and was very stable. Under load, latency averaged around 7 ms with occasional spikes up to about 113 ms, which is expected on high-speed WiFi without traffic shaping. There was no packet loss. Latency is predictable and stable when the connection is not saturated. Bluetooth stability was one of the biggest differences. With the previous MediaTek-based adapter, I experienced frequent disconnects and unstable behavior using Windows Phone Link. With the Intel BE200, Bluetooth has been completely stable and Phone Link works reliably with no disconnect issues. This alone made the upgrade worthwhile. The TP-Link TBE9300 (MediaTek) showed idle latency spikes, occasional packet loss, unstable Bluetooth behavior, and limited driver support. The Intel BE200 resolved all of these issues. Driver support is also much better. Intel drivers installed cleanly and have been stable. On Linux, current kernels already include support for Intel wireless hardware, so there is no need for third-party drivers or manual workarounds. If you are upgrading to WiFi 7, you may not need a new PCIe card. If your adapter supports M.2 modules, you can simply swap the module. The Intel BE200 provides stable performance, reliable Bluetooth, predictable latency, and strong throughput. In the same system and network environment, the Intel BE200 behaved consistently and predictably, while the MediaTek-based card did not. 5/5 — highly recommended.

I replaced the misbehaving MediaTek wifi card that came in my 2025 Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 GA403UI. This card (WiFi 6E Wireless Card Intel AX210 NGW Bluetooth 5.3 Tri-Band 5400Mbps) works perfectly and cost about $20. I downloaded the driver from the Intel website before I swapped this new card. The little kit that came with this new wifi card included two screws (which I didn't need because I just reused the old screws), a small screwdriver which was pretty low quality so I used some other cheap tiny screwdriver I has lying around), and the wifi card. I don't open laptops or upgrade computers very often so my skills are pretty weak. This is still a simple job that took less than an hour and careful slow pace. I did not disconnect the laptop battery before swapping the cards but I was careful to ground my fingers before touching stuff. Getting the old wifi card out and the new card installed was super easy. Note, I have no idea why the MediaTek wifi card that came with the laptop failed; it developed weird connectivity issues that disappeared when I turned the laptop sideways. When I swapped the wifi card, I double checked that the 2 antenna wires were perfectly connected. Weird failure. But the this cheap $20 Intel replacement and 1 hr or work saved me the hassle of dealing with a warranty issue. No issues at all with the new card...super stable connection. It may even be faster...but that could just be in my head.

Restored Bluetooth and WiFi to my laptop, and also upgraded to almost the latest standards. Much faster WiFi speeds my network if 6E anyways so it’s always maxed out. Great value for the money, and got it quickly. Has been very stable connections.

I purchased the Intel Wi-Fi card AX210NGW to upgrade my 2014 Dell All-in-One Desktop Inspire 23 5348. Previously, I upgraded the system by replacing the HDD with an SSD and increasing the memory to 16GB, which made it reasonably usable. While looking for one final upgrade, I noticed that the built-in Wi-Fi card was still Wi-Fi 5, an older standard. I hoped that switching to Wi-Fi 6E would improve my network speed. Before replacing the Wi-Fi card, I read that it’s best to download drivers from Intel or Dell’s website to avoid losing connectivity, so I downloaded them in advance. The AX210NGW was compatible, so I removed the original Wi-Fi card and disconnected the antenna cables. I inserted the new Wi-Fi 6E AX210NGW into the connector. Although the shape was slightly different, it fit without any issues. However, I ran into a problem with the antenna cables. I tried to reconnect the white and black cables correctly, but the white one didn’t fit properly. As a temporary solution, I taped it in place. Apparently, some Wi-Fi cards also require new antenna cables for full functionality. Even with the tape, the network is currently working and the card is recognized as Wi-Fi 6E, but the speed isn’t as high as I had expected. To fix this, I ordered a Wi-Fi 6E Antenna IPX MHF4 Tri-Band from Amazon to replace the antenna cables. I’m looking forward to seeing how much the speed improves once the new antennas are installed. One thing to note: my home network still uses Google Wifi, which is Wi-Fi 5. Therefore, even with the AX210NGW, I cannot achieve the full potential of Wi-Fi 6E. Once I successfully replace the antenna cables, I plan to upgrade my home Wi-Fi router to fully take advantage of Wi-Fi 6E. It’s not working perfectly, so I’m giving 3 stars, but this is not the fault of the product. Unfortunately, the cables were not compatible. Update: As of November 15th, 2025, I have installed a Wi-Fi 6E IPX MHF4 tri-band antenna on my PC, which is compatible with the AX210 NGW, and I now use a Nest Wifi Pro 6E at home. The PC is placed in the kitchen, about 20 feet away from the Nest Wifi Pro, so it doesn’t connect to the 6 GHz band. However, the speed is still more than sufficient. My internet speed test results are always between 300 and 600 Mbps. This PC is very old, but the internet connection is very stable, and I can watch YouTube and Netflix without any issues. This is a huge upgrade for a 2014 PC, and I’m really happy to report it! I definitely have to give it 5 stars.

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Upgraded my Asus ROG laptop from WiFi 6E to WiFi 7. I can now see it connected to all 3 frequencies simultaneously using the MLO function on Tp-link deco be65. Also able to verify download speeds directly from main unit.

Salut, je l'ai installé sur un pc HP LAPTOP 17-CP2031 NF carte rysem 3. 7000 série avec une antenne supplémentaire eMagTech Antenne Wi-FI Interne IPEX4 pour PC Compatible avec Intel Les Cartes AX210 AX200 NGFF M.2 Wi-FI 6 et elle fonctionne à merveille. Débit de 180 mo/s passé à 530 mo/s. Connexion Bluetooth très rapide. Beaucoup mieux que la carte d'origine. Télécharger les pilotes sur le site avant le changement de celle-ci. Je l'a conseille vivement.

The Intel BE200 upgrade provided a seamless transition from the AX200, with setup being straightforward and effortless. While the performance increase is noticeable, averaging 100-200 Mbps faster, it may not be a drastic improvement in everyday use. (1Gbps Up/Down) However, the adapter still delivers smooth experiences for streaming, downloads, and gaming. If you already have a Wi-Fi 7 router, the BE200 is a reliable and forward-thinking option, but it's essential to have realistic expectations if you're upgrading from a stable AX adapter. NOTE: Have your drivers pre-downloaded before you install this card. My Windows 11 did pick up the card, however it was from an older driver. It's always best to use the latest from Intel.

Fully compatible with old card I had, that was based on some Mediatek chip (can't exactly remember which one it was). As with most of things when it comes to PC architecture, it was a matter of simply opening the computer and replacing the module. And it works. And it works pretty well! 10/10