WPEQ-268AXI(BT) Wi-Fi 6E & Bluetooth 5.2 Half Mini PCIe Module
- Technology
- Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules
- Partner
- SparkLAN
The WPEQ-268AXI(BT) is Qualcomm’s first Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) mini PCIe module, supporting tri-band operation (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz) with Dual-Band Dual-Concurrent (DBDC) mode. It can run 2.4 GHz simultaneously with either 5 GHz or 6 GHz, and supports full IEEE 802.11ax/ac/a/b/g/n protocols with up to 160 MHz channel bandwidth.
Featuring 2×2 MU-MIMO spatial streams, this module utilises the Qualcomm WCN6856 chipset and uses PCIe for Wi-Fi and USB for Bluetooth. Its standard mini PCIe form factor allows easy integration into existing platforms without redesign.
The WPEQ-268AXI(BT) supports Windows and will soon offer open-source Linux drivers. Compatible with x86 and ARM platforms, it supports both STA and Soft AP modes. Ideal for digital signage, POS, rugged tablets, fanless automation PCs, and other industrial applications needing high-speed wireless connectivity.
Range features
A high level over view of what this range offers
- Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) mini PCIe module
- Tri-Band: 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz
- DBDC: Dual-band, dual-concurrent operation
- Up to 160 MHz channel bandwidth
- 2×2 MU-MIMO spatial streams
- Qualcomm WCN6856 chipset
- PCIe (Wi-Fi) + USB (Bluetooth) interfaces
- Supports IEEE 802.11 ax/ac/a/b/g/n
- x86 & ARM platform compatibility
- Windows supported, Linux support coming
- STA & Soft AP modes*
- Standard mini PCIe form factor — plug & play for existing slots
- Ideal for: digital signage, POS, rugged tablets, fanless PCs, industrial applications
What’s in this range?
All the variants in the range and a comparison of what they offer
| Category | Specification |
|---|---|
Wi-Fi | IEEE 802.11ax/ac/a/b/g/n |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth V5.2, V5.1, V5.0, V4.2, V4.1, V4.0LE, V3.0, V2.1+EDR |
Chipset | Qualcomm Atheros WCN6856 |
Host Interface | WLAN : PCIe |
Bluetooth : USB | |
Antenna | 2 x IPEX MHF1 connectors |
Operating Frequency | 802.11ax/ac/a/b/g/n ISM Band |
2.412GHz~2.484GHz | |
5.515GHz~5.850GHz | |
5.925GHz~7.125GHz |
