M.2 E-Key PoE HAT for Raspberry Pi 5

We already stock a PCIe to M.2 E-Key HAT for using wireless NICs with your Raspberry Pi 5, however, this model also includes IEEE 802.3af/at PoE functionality to power your Pi 5 (5V 4.5A max.), along with a handy 12V output header (2A max.).

We offer this product as either just the HAT itself, or bundled with a compatible AX210 Wi-Fi 6E wireless NIC offering 2.4GHz, 5GHz and 6GHz WiFi and Bluetooth 5.3 – please select an option before adding to your cart.

NGFF M.2 E-Key

This HAT takes advantage of the Raspberry Pi 5 PCIe interface to offer an NGFF (Next Generation Form Factor) M.2 E-Key slot for your Pi 5, allowing you to connect an E-Key wireless NIC (Network Interface Controller).

The HAT supports the E-Key device with dual SMA female antenna connectors, with two antennas included in the package. Two IPEX 1 to IPEX 4 adapter cables are also included to connect your NIC to the HAT/antennas.

Bluetooth (via NIC)

Bluetooth signals from the installed NIC are communicated to the Raspberry Pi via the included USB-C/USB-A adapter PCB. 

Power over Ethernet (PoE)

This board also provides PoE functionality, allowing you to power your Raspberry Pi with a power-injected RJ45 Ethernet cable, using the IEEE 802.3af/at network standard.

Powering via PoE can provide 5V 4.5A MAX for your Raspberry Pi, and 12V 2A MAX via the 12V pin header (useful for powering other hardware). A power LED on the HAT provides power status indication.

Raspberry Pi not included.

Video Feature

Check out this video from Jeff Geerling as he tries the non-PoE version of this board with an Intel BE200 WiFi 7 NIC:

HAT Features

• PCIe HAT for Raspberry Pi 5 with M.2 E-Key slot (NGFF) for wireless NICs
• Integrated IEEE 802.3af/at Power over Ethernet (PoE) support
• PoE supports up to 5V 4.5A to power the Raspberry Pi
• 12V 2A max output available via onboard 12V pin header
• Dual SMA antenna connectors with two antennas included
• Includes IPEX 1 to IPEX 4 adapter cables for connecting NIC to antennas
• Bluetooth supported via included USB-C to USB-A adapter (NIC required)
• Onboard power LED for visual status indication
• Pre-soldered GPIO riser header to maintain full access to GPIO pins

AX210 NIC Features

Note: AX210 NIC is only included in the bundle option.

• Based on the sixth-generation 802.11AX Wi-Fi standard, offering improved performance, compatibility, lower power consumption, and extended service life compared to 802.11AC
• Supports 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz tri-band connectivity
  • Speeds up to 574Mbps on 2.4GHz and up to 2400Mbps on 5GHz/6GHz
• Compliant with the Bluetooth 5.3 standard for longer range and enhanced stability
• Uses an NGFF (M.2 A/E Key) interface
• Incorporates next-generation MU-MIMO wireless technology for improved network quality, more than triple the Internet speed, and greater transmission and download efficiency
• Compatible with Linux, Windows 10/11, and other platforms

Resources

• Product Wiki
• AX210 NIC Wiki

Package Contents

The contents depend on the option you select:

Board only

• 1x PCIe to M.2 E-Key PoE HAT for Raspberry Pi 5
• 2x IPEX 1 to IPEX 4 adapter cable – 6cm
• 1x USB-A to USB-C adapter board
• 1x PCIe flex cable – 40mm
• 1x Screws pack

Board + AX210 NIC

• 1x PCIe to M.2 E-Key PoE HAT for Raspberry Pi 5
• 2x IPEX 1 to IPEX 4 adapter cable – 6cm
• 1x USB-A to USB-C adapter board
• 1x PCIe flex cable – 40mm
• 1x Screws pack
• 1x AX210 Wireless NIC
• 2x WiFi antenna – 11cm

Raspberry Pi not included with either option.