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Black PCIe Wi-Fi 7 card with two antennas and magnetic base

Wavlink

Wavlink WN685BE3-A Wi-Fi 7 PCIe adapter, tri-band 2.4/5/6 GHz, Bluetooth 5.4, Intel BE200

SKU CH-6Z3B-QQ76M MPN WN685BE3-A

A tri-band Wi-Fi 7 PCIe adapter delivering 574 Mbps on 2.4 GHz, 2400 Mbps on 5 GHz and 5800 Mbps on 6 GHz plus Bluetooth 5.4 for Windows 10 and 11 desktops

  • Interface typeCompatible with PCI-E X1/X4/X8/X16
  • Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
  • Wireless speed2.4 GHz: 574 Mbit/s, 5 GHz: 2,400 Mbit/s, 6 GHz: 5,800 Mbit/
  • Radio bands2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz
  • Supported standardsIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
  • Security featuresWPA 3

Color Black

Version WiFi 7

Wireless Speed 5400mbps

Model WiFi 7 + BT 5.4

  • Tri-band 2.4/5/6 GHz Wi-Fi 7 reaches 8774 Mbps combined throughput
  • Intel BE200 chipset enables 5800 Mbps on 6 GHz for low-latency VR and 8K streaming
  • Bluetooth 5.4 adds modern peripheral support via included motherboard cable
  • Fits PCIe x1 through x16 slots with low-profile bracket for compact builds
  • WPA3 encryption and MU-MIMO protect data and boost multi-device efficiency

Wi-Fi 7 tri-band desktop adapter

The Wavlink WN685BE3-A adds Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 5.4 to a desktop PC through a PCIe x1 slot. It uses the Intel BE200 chipset and supports the 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands with a combined link rate of 8774 Mbps. The card requires Windows 10 or 11 64-bit and a 9-pin header for Bluetooth power. It is not compatible with AMD motherboards.

For Windows desktops needing 6 GHz access

This adapter suits builders who want tri-band Wi-Fi 7 on a Windows 10 or 11 system and have a free PCIe slot. It does not suit users on Linux, macOS or older Windows versions. It also does not suit anyone with an AMD motherboard or a laptop, and it cannot add Wi-Fi 7 to a router that lacks 6 GHz support.

8774 Mbps total link rate across three bands

The 6 GHz band delivers up to 5800 Mbps, the 5 GHz band up to 2400 Mbps and the 2.4 GHz band up to 574 Mbps. Real throughput depends on the router, channel width, obstacles and client capability. The 6 GHz band requires Windows 11; on Windows 10 only the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz bands are available.

How it compares

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Price $26.99
Pricier than about 67% of the 1,565 comparable items (median $18.99).

Specifications

Product
Brand nameWavlink
Model nameWN685BE3-A
Product typePCIE Wi-Fi Adapter
Product colorBlack
Connectivity
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 7
Wireless speed2.4 GHz: 574 Mbit/s, 5 GHz: 2,400 Mbit/s, 6 GHz: 5,800 Mbit/s
Radio bands2.4 GHz / 5 GHz / 6 GHz
Supported standardsIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
Bluetooth support5.4
Ports & slots
Interface typeCompatible with PCI-E X1/X4/X8/X16
Size & build
Product weight0.7 lb (0.32 kg)
In the box
In the box-1x WiFi 7 BE8800 PCIe Adapter
-1x Bluetooth Cable
-1x External Antenna Dock
-1x Low Profile Bracket
-3x Screws
-1x Drivers Download Card
-1x User Manual
Environment & compliance
Temperature range0 °C - 40 °C (32 °F - 104 °F)
More details
Security featuresWPA 3
Indicator lights1 X Link

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Questions about this item

Do I need a free PCIe slot on my motherboard to install the WN685BE3-A?

Yes, the adapter fits any PCIe x1, x4, x8 or x16 slot on a desktop motherboard.

Will my existing 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz router work with the WN685BE3-A tri-band adapter?

The card supports 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be, so it connects to legacy 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks as well as new 6 GHz ones.

How can I confirm the WN685BE3-A is linked at Wi-Fi 7 speeds after setup?

The single Link LED lights when a connection is active; check the OS network status for the negotiated rate up to 5800 Mbps on 6 GHz.

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