Changes between Version 97 and Version 98 of wireless/wifi


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Timestamp:
03/27/2024 09:28:17 PM (4 weeks ago)
Author:
Ryan Erbstoesser
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add links for silex radios

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    v97 v98  
    2525WiFi6 & WiFi6E & 802.11ax is the latest, fastest generation of !WiFi radios. These are bleeding edge and often require the latest software (kernel 5.15 or newer), firmware, and latest hardware.
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    27 WiFi6E is the 'extension' of WiFi6. Wi-Fi 6E supports 6-GHz.
    28 WiFi6 is backwards compatible with other previous WiFi versions, but WiFi6E is not.
     27 * WiFi6E is the 'extension' of WiFi6. Wi-Fi 6E supports 6-GHz.
     28 * WiFi6 is backwards compatible with other previous !WiFi versions, but WiFi6E is not. WiFi6 typically supports 2.4 and 5.8GHz
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    3030Because the below radios are bleeding edge, the Linux kernel may still be working to add full support.
    3131
    3232!WiFi 6 / 802.11ax Radios Gateworks has seen on the market:
     33 * Silex        SX-SDMAX 802.11ax 1x1 NXP IW611
    3334 * Intel        AX200   802.11ax 2x2 Intel ([#iwlwifi Gateworks tested on Ubuntu 5.15 kernel])
    3435 * Wallystech   DR915   802.11ax 2x2 !MediaTek
     
    3637 * Compex       WLE3000H5-7A    802.11ax 4x4 QCA (Qualcomm)
    3738!WiFi 6E:
    38  * Silex        [https://www.silextechnology.com/connectivity-solutions/embedded-wireless/sx-pceax SX-PCEAX]        802.11ax 2x2 QCA (Qualcomm QCA2066)     
     39 * Silex SX-PCEAX 802.11ax 2x2 QCA (Qualcomm QCA2066)     
    3940   * Preliminary testing shows it is likely that a 6.1 or newer kernel is required & a signed board-2.bin file needs to be placed in the /lib/firmware/ath11k/WCN6855/hw2.1 folder on a running target. This would be using the ath11k open source driver. Silex however recommends using Qualcomm’s LEA driver built using Silex's instructional PDF.             
    40    * While it supports 2.4GHz, 5.8GHz and 6GHz, you can only select two active frequency at once.   For example, 2.4GHz and 6GHz etc.    The AP feature is a soft AP so it can support up to 32 clients.
     41   * While it supports 2.4GHz, 5.8GHz and 6GHz, you can only select two active frequency at once.   For example, 2.4GHz and 6GHz etc.    The AP feature is a soft AP so it can support up to 32 clients. For an AP specific card, see the [https://www.silextechnology.com/connectivity-solutions/embedded-wireless/sx-pceax-ap6e SX-PCEAX-AP]
     42   * [https://shop.gateworks.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=70_74&product_id=247 SX-PCEAX - Purchase Here]
     43   * [https://www.silextechnology.com/connectivity-solutions/embedded-wireless/sx-pceax SX-PCEAX Silex Product Page]
    4144   * Please contact Silex for more support
    4245
     
    4952Some example radios can be seen here: [https://compex.com.sg/wifi-module/]
    5053
    51 WiFi-7 is expected to support 320mhz bandwidths, up to 4096 QAM and 6GHz.
     54!WiFi-7 is expected to support 320mhz bandwidths, up to 4096 QAM and 6GHz.
    5255
    5356Although hardware may be ready, Linux software support often follows afterwards. 
     
    5962
    6063=== Silex ===
     64    * Silex SX-SDMAX 802.11ax 1x1 NXP IW611
     65     * [https://shop.gateworks.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=70_74&product_id=248 Purchase Here]
     66     * [https://www.gateworks.com/products/industrial-single-board-computers/imx8-single-board-computers-gateworks-venice/silex-wifi6-development-kit-with-single-board-computer/ Gateworks GW7200 Development Kit with SX-SDMAX Drivers Pre-Loaded]
     67    * Silex SX-PCEAX 802.11ax 2x2 QCA (Qualcomm QCA2066)
     68     * [https://shop.gateworks.com/index.php?route=product/product&path=70_74&product_id=247 Purchase Here]
    6169    * MiniPCIe (Several Models) https://www.silextechnology.com/connectivity-solutions/embedded-wireless
    6270     * 802.11 ax/ac/a/b/g/n and 802.11 a/b/g/n models