WiFi Components
Here shown are, for now, WiFi components that give AP functionality to linux systems.
Pages and Threads Discussing Possible Components
- OpenWRT Forums: Suggestions on x86’s mini pcie / m.2 wifi card
- both in AC & AX for ap mode
AW7915 WiFi 6 Module
Basics
- WiFi 6
- 4T4R
- mPCIe Card
- NP1 version supports 2401 Mbps PHY rate with PCIe 2.1
- Price roughly 25EUR
- 2x2.4GHz + 2x5GHz
- 2 Antennae
- Product Page
AW7915-NP1
Basics
- Same as AW7915 but with PCIe 1.1
- Also supports 4T4R
- Price roughly 40EUR
- Product Page
WLE600VX
Basics
- Capable of roughly 215Mbps in real world tests on linux
- TekLager.se - Compex WLE600VX
References
Web Links
- OpenWRT Forums: Suggestions on x86’s mini pcie / m.2 wifi card
- AsiaRF.com - WiFi6 2T2R 802.11ax mPCIe
- AsiaRF.com - WiFi6 4T4R 802.11ax mPCIe
- TekLager.se - Compex WLE600VX