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Sad that it’s wifi6 and not wifi6E. Can’t wait for wider adoption

CursedSilicon 2y ago
Worse still, Wi-Fi *7* devices are already out. Qualcomm's QCN9274's running on the "ath12k" chipset [1] have been a tempting DIY option. Though that module requires an external 3 amps at 5 Volt (15 watts!) to be soldered to it to operate [1] https://www.524wifi.com/index.php/network-modules-adapters/wifi-7-11be-modules/qcn9274-524wifi-wifi7-dream-9274-5g6g-qualcomm-dual-band-5-6-ghz-802-11be-2x2-mu-mimo-dbdc-wifi7-module-m-2-e-key-proplus.html https://www.524wifi.com/index.php/network-modules-adapters/w...
- jauntywundrkind 2y ago
  Complex (who I believe does most of Qualcomm's reference designs) has some newer models out, if you are willing to go down market some. Only 2x2 and lower power output, but they are powered off mini-pcie (and I think there are some m.2 models as well). https://compex.com.sg/shop/wifi-module/wle7002e25d-wifi7-11be-qcn6224-qcn6274-qcn9274/ https://compex.com.sg/shop/wifi-module/wle7002e25d-wifi7-11b... Not required, but you can solder a Multi Link Operation wire between multiple cards (within a single system), to enable them to work in concert together (basically as a 4x4 or whatnot). In case you still really miss soldering extra shit onto your cards!! Sponsored write-up, and longer/jargon-y-er than it needs to be, but still enjoyed this post: https://www.cnx-software.com/2024/11/07/compex-systems-wi-fi-7-modules-with-smart-connectors-enabling-seamless-multi-link-operation-mlo-integration-on-conventional-cpu-platforms/ https://www.cnx-software.com/2024/11/07/compex-systems-wi-fi...
- rubatuga 2y ago
  lol, I'm still on 802.11n !
- SirMaster 2y ago
  Am I the only one who doesn’t even want their router to have wifi? I’d rather use wifi APs connected via PoE to a switch which is connected to the router. I feel like router and wifi should be separate so that I can expand and upgrade the wifi independently of the router.
  - sliken 2y ago
    That's my preference as well. Keep the router simple, don't put a transmitter near the sensitive bits to cause interference with the CPU, ethernet, or USB bits. I want my AP to be dumb and do nothing besides connect ethernet to wifi clients. That way when you need more coverage you add APs, newer WIFI upgrade only the APs, etc.
  - SanjayMehta 2y ago
    Same here. I’m stuck with the service provider’s (“free”) fibre router. I’ve turned its wifi off, and connected my own setup via the LAN port.
    - punnerud 2y ago
      I found that I could connect UniFi directly to the fiber bridge, dropping the “free” router. Believe there is better firewall in UniFi anyway.
  - toast0 2y ago
    This device looks like a candidate for a wifi AP; if I'm reading correctly, it accepts PoE over the 2.5G port, and OpenWRT makes for a decent AP.
    - yjftsjthsd-h 2y ago
      > and OpenWRT makes for a decent AP. Decent but sort of annoying to set up; https://openwrt.org/docs/guide-user/network/wifi/wifiextenders/bridgedap https://openwrt.org/docs/guide-user/network/wifi/wifiextende... appears to have combined what used to be 2 pages with different instructions, but it still seems to have both sets of slightly different steps. IMHO there really should be a single button in LuCI to make the box just an AP without DHCP/DNS/firewall.
  - baby_souffle 2y ago
    > I feel like router and wifi should be separate so that I can expand and upgrade the wifi independently of the router. This _is_ the objectively better way. It's not practical for a whole host of scenarios, though.

Worse still, Wi-Fi *7* devices are already out. Qualcomm's QCN9274's running on the "ath12k" chipset [1] have been a tempting DIY option. Though that module requires an external 3 amps at 5 Volt (15 watts!) to be soldered to it to operate [1] https://www.524wifi.com/index.php/network-modules-adapters/wifi-7-11be-modules/qcn9274-524wifi-wifi7-dream-9274-5g6g-qualcomm-dual-band-5-6-ghz-802-11be-2x2-mu-mimo-dbdc-wifi7-module-m-2-e-key-proplus.html https://www.524wifi.com/index.php/network-modules-adapters/w...

jauntywundrkind 2y ago
Complex (who I believe does most of Qualcomm's reference designs) has some newer models out, if you are willing to go down market some. Only 2x2 and lower power output, but they are powered off mini-pcie (and I think there are some m.2 models as well). https://compex.com.sg/shop/wifi-module/wle7002e25d-wifi7-11be-qcn6224-qcn6274-qcn9274/ https://compex.com.sg/shop/wifi-module/wle7002e25d-wifi7-11b... Not required, but you can solder a Multi Link Operation wire between multiple cards (within a single system), to enable them to work in concert together (basically as a 4x4 or whatnot). In case you still really miss soldering extra shit onto your cards!! Sponsored write-up, and longer/jargon-y-er than it needs to be, but still enjoyed this post: https://www.cnx-software.com/2024/11/07/compex-systems-wi-fi-7-modules-with-smart-connectors-enabling-seamless-multi-link-operation-mlo-integration-on-conventional-cpu-platforms/ https://www.cnx-software.com/2024/11/07/compex-systems-wi-fi...
rubatuga 2y ago
lol, I'm still on 802.11n !
SirMaster 2y ago
Am I the only one who doesn’t even want their router to have wifi? I’d rather use wifi APs connected via PoE to a switch which is connected to the router. I feel like router and wifi should be separate so that I can expand and upgrade the wifi independently of the router.
- sliken 2y ago
  That's my preference as well. Keep the router simple, don't put a transmitter near the sensitive bits to cause interference with the CPU, ethernet, or USB bits. I want my AP to be dumb and do nothing besides connect ethernet to wifi clients. That way when you need more coverage you add APs, newer WIFI upgrade only the APs, etc.
- SanjayMehta 2y ago
  Same here. I’m stuck with the service provider’s (“free”) fibre router. I’ve turned its wifi off, and connected my own setup via the LAN port.
  - punnerud 2y ago
    I found that I could connect UniFi directly to the fiber bridge, dropping the “free” router. Believe there is better firewall in UniFi anyway.
- toast0 2y ago
  This device looks like a candidate for a wifi AP; if I'm reading correctly, it accepts PoE over the 2.5G port, and OpenWRT makes for a decent AP.
  - yjftsjthsd-h 2y ago
    > and OpenWRT makes for a decent AP. Decent but sort of annoying to set up; https://openwrt.org/docs/guide-user/network/wifi/wifiextenders/bridgedap https://openwrt.org/docs/guide-user/network/wifi/wifiextende... appears to have combined what used to be 2 pages with different instructions, but it still seems to have both sets of slightly different steps. IMHO there really should be a single button in LuCI to make the box just an AP without DHCP/DNS/firewall.
- baby_souffle 2y ago
  > I feel like router and wifi should be separate so that I can expand and upgrade the wifi independently of the router. This _is_ the objectively better way. It's not practical for a whole host of scenarios, though.