Driver Support for WiFi/BT M.2 Modules BE202.NGWG.NV and BE200.NGWG.NV on Linux 5.10.35

[Harisankar1601]

Dear Intel Support Team,

I hope this message finds you well.

We are developing a custom board based on the NXP LX2160A processor and have integrated M.2 slots for WiFi/BT modules. We are planning to use the following Intel modules:

1. WiFi/BT M.2 Module BE202.NGWG.NV
2. WiFi/BT M.2 Module BE200.NGWG.NV

Our target system is running on Linux kernel version 5.10.35.

Could you please confirm if drivers are available for these modules on Linux 5.10.35? Additionally, if there are any specific configurations or steps required to ensure proper operation, please let us know.

Thank you for your support.

[ACarmona_Intel]

Hello Harisankar1601,

Thank you for posting in our communities. 

I will do further research regarding your concern in order to provide you with an appropriate recommendation.

Thank you so much for your patience.

Best regards,

Andre C.

Intel Customer Support Technician

[Harisankar1601]

Hello Andre,

Thank you for your prompt response.

Due to the urgency of our project, we require immediate confirmation on the availability of drivers for the WiFi/BT M.2 Modules BE202.NGWG.NV and BE200.NGWG.NV on Linux 5.10.35. Your swift assistance in this matter would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your understanding and prompt attention.

Best regards,
Hari Sankar

[ACarmona_Intel]

Hello Harisankar1601,

Thank you so much for patiently waiting on our response.

We wanted to inform you that the Intel wireless firmware and driver have a Linux kernel version dependency. And the Intel wireless firmware is part of the Linux kernel. To obtain the latest wireless firmware, please install the latest (and stable) version of the Linux kernel.

Furthermore, we would like to share with you our Linux Support for Intel® Wireless Adapters article for additional information.

Additionally, we highly advise checking with NXP to ensure full support for your integration.

If you have any questions, please let me know.

Best regards,

Andre C.

Intel Customer Support Technician

[Harisankar1601]

Hello Andre,

Thank you for the detailed response.

Could you please clarify if it is possible to port the latest Intel wireless drivers to our current Linux version 5.10.35?

If feasible, we would appreciate scheduling a meeting to discuss this further and ensure proper integration.

Thank you for your support.

[ACarmona_Intel]

Hello Harisankar1601,

Thank you so much for the quick response.

I'll do additional research in regards to our concern, so I may determine if it is possible to port the latest Intel wireless drivers to the current Linux version 5.10.35.

Furthermore, I'll also check internally for any other support we can offer you.

Thank you for your understanding.

Best regards,

Andre C.

Intel Customer Support Technician

[Harisankar1601]

Hello Andre,

Thank you for your prompt response and willingness to assist.

I appreciate you looking into the possibility of porting the latest Intel wireless drivers to Linux version 5.10.35. Your internal check for additional support is also highly valued.

Please let me know if a meeting would be helpful to discuss the details further.

Thank you for your understanding and support.

Best regards,
Hari Sankar

[ACarmona_Intel]

Hello Harisankar1601,

Upon further investigation, here is the only information that we can provide you:

Please refer to this link: https://wireless.wiki.kernel.org/en/users/drivers/iwlwifi.

It seems that the only confirmed compatible driver kernel version for the Intel® Wi-Fi 7, specifically the Wifi 7 BE200, is version 6.5.

Thank you so much for your understanding.

Best regards,

Andre C.

Intel Customer Support Technician

[Harisankar1601]

Hello Andre,

Thank you for the information.

I would like to confirm if it is possible to port the Intel Wi-Fi 7 BE200 and BE202 driver to kernel version 5.10.35. If you have any kernel patches available, that would also be helpful.

Additionally, could we schedule a call to discuss this in detail?

Best regards,
Hari Sankar

[ACarmona_Intel]

Hello Harisankar1601,

Thank you so much for the quick response.

I'll check on our end again to see if I can provide you with the exact information that you need.

Furthermore, I'll also discuss with my team if it's possible that we can schedule a call to discuss your concern.

Thank you for your patience.

Best regards,

Andre C.

Intel Customer Support Technician

[NormanS_Intel · Accepted solution]

Hello Harisankar1601

After discussing your inquiry internally, we recommend installing the latest stable version of the mainline kernel, 6.9, from kernel.org, which includes the latest wireless firmware for the Intel BE200, version 89.

Regarding phone calls, as this is a community forum, we are unable to call you directly. However, if you require urgent assistance, please use an alternative channel to contact technical support. Here is the link: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/contact-us.html#support-intel-products_59485:59485

Best regards,

Norman S.

Intel Customer Support Engineer

[Ernesto_C_Intel1]

Hello Harisankar1601

I'm contacting you on behalf of my colleague, Norman. Please continue in obtaining the kernel that is compatible with the wireless card.

I'll proceed to close this case now. Feel free to contact us if you have any questions or concerns. 

Best regards,

Norman S.

Intel Customer Support Engineer