WiFi7:BPI-R4-NIC-BE14 with shielding available?

Some time has already passed, but I don’t see the version with shielding in any shop. Does anybody know more?

Banana Pi has not confirmed a new BE14 with shielding!

We don’t even know the exact name of the new BE14.

What we have is a picture and confirmation of a new BE14:

However, there is no shielding installed!

Apart from the casing, the R3 and R4 had no shielding too.

Perhaps people at this point should just wait for WiFi 8. :joy:

MediaTek has demonstrated WiFi 8 in early 2026, and provided pre-production samples to key clients. Mass shipment will start in 2nd half of 2026.

WiFi 8 is a refinement of WiFi 7 and brings more stability and efficiency.