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Netgear MR7400 (M7 Pro) hotspot + Intel BE201 WiFi card
I’m having a strange compatibility issue with a Netgear MR7400 (M7 Pro)-unlocked hotspot and a Windows laptop with an Intel BE201 Wi-Fi 7 card. The laptop can see the 5 GHz and 6 GHz networks but get...
What actual driver are you installing?
The auto-install driver or the one from intel?
What version is it?
Are you using wpa2/wpa3 mode?
What actual driver are you installing?
- Intel WiFi-7 BE201 320Mhz from the intel website
The auto-install driver or the one from intel?
- I removed the manufacturers drivers, went to the Intel website and downloaded the latest drivers.
What version is it?
- 24.20.04 (Jan 6th 2026)
Are you using wpa2/wpa3 mode?
- Using WPA3, I do NOT see either 5G or 6G bands
- Using WPA2, I see the 5G and 6G bands
Thanks.
Try Setting Preferred Band on the Intel Adatper under it's Advanced Settings...2.4Ghz only. Maybe set Preferred Mode as well.
What actual driver are you installing?
Intel WiFi-7 BE201 320Mhz from the intel website
The auto-install driver or the one from intel?
I removed the manufacturers drivers, went to the Intel website and downloaded the latest drivers.
What version is it?
24.20.04 (Jan 6th 2026)
Are you using wpa2/wpa3 mode?
Using WPA3, I do NOT see either 5G or 6G bands
Using WPA2, I see the 5G and 6G bands
