LORDWORLD PCIe to M.2 E Key Adapter with PoE HAT for Raspberry Pi 5

Raspberry Pi 5 PCIe HAT with PoE

This adapter board connects to the Raspberry Pi 5 through its 16-pin PCIe interface and provides an M.2 E-key slot for wireless NIC modules. It also integrates a PoE HAT so the Pi can receive both power and network connectivity over a single Ethernet cable. The standard 40-pin GPIO header is stackable, allowing additional HATs to be fitted on top. Makers and developers building compact edge devices can add Wi-Fi or Bluetooth without occupying the USB ports.

Wireless NIC expansion for Pi 5 projects

The board suits builders who want to add an M.2 E-key or A/E-key wireless module and power the Raspberry Pi 5 via PoE in one step. It is not for users who need M.2 M-key storage devices or who plan to run the Pi without a PoE-enabled network switch. The design targets the Pi 5's specific 16-pin PCIe connector, so it will not fit earlier Raspberry Pi models. Buyers without PoE infrastructure should consider a standard power supply instead.

16-pin PCIe interface compatibility

The decisive specification is the 16-pin PCIe connection that exists only on the Raspberry Pi 5. This adapter plugs directly into that interface and cannot be used with boards that lack the matching connector. The M.2 slot accepts E-key and A/E-key wireless NICs, while the onboard SMA female antenna connector supports external antennas for improved wireless performance.