Unlock the future.
By combining DR9274-2G5G and DR9274-5G6G, 524WiFi delivers a true tri-band Wi-Fi 7 platform ready for tomorrow’s wireless demands. X86 Linux supported!
Powered by Multi-Link Operation (MLO), our solution enables:
✅ Simultaneous dual 5GHz operation
✅ Aggregated bandwidth for higher throughput
✅ More resilient and flexible wireless networks
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QCN9274/QCN6274 Chip | x86 & Ubuntu Support | Enterprise-Grade Networking
High-Density, Low-Latency Wireless Solutions for Industrial IoT & Enterprise WiFi 7 Deployments
The rapid evolution of Wi-Fi 7 (IEEE 802.11be) is revolutionizing enterprise networks, demanding hardware that combines cutting-edge performance with seamless integration. The 524WiFi DR9274 PCIe Wireless Card, powered by Qualcomm QCN9274/QCN6274 chips, emerges as a game-changer. Designed for x86 architecture and fully compatible with Ubuntu systems, this module delivers multi-gigabit speeds, industrial-grade reliability, and future-proof scalability — ideal for high-stakes environments like smart factories, dense office networks, and mission-critical IoT deployments.
The DR9274 Wi-Fi 7 PCIe Card transcends traditional wireless limitations by merging Qualcomm’s silicon excellence, x86/Ubuntu adaptability, and industrial resilience. Whether upgrading enterprise networks, automating factories, or building smart city backbones, this module delivers unparalleled speed, reliability, and control.
Wi-Fi 7 with Multi-Link Operation (MLO) on X86 Devices: A New Era of Connectivity
As the world of wireless technology continues to evolve, the introduction of Wi-Fi 7 is nothing short of a game-changer. With its potential for significantly higher speeds, lower latency, and enhanced reliability, Wi-Fi 7 is set to revolutionize industries and applications ranging from industrial IoT to high-performance consumer devices. At Wallys, we’re always driven by customer needs, and as part of our commitment to offering cutting-edge solutions, we’re focused on expanding the possibilities for Wi-Fi 7 technology—specifically by enabling Multi-Link Operation (MLO) support on X86 platforms.
Last year, we introduced X86 driver support for our Wi-Fi 6 module, DR9074, which enabled seamless integration across a broader range of motherboard platforms, not just Qualcomm devices. This support empowered our customers to experience high-quality, stable Wi-Fi data transmission and opened the door for new applications that demand reliable and high-throughput wireless connections.
With the introduction of Wi-Fi 7, cross-platform compatibility becomes even more critical. Wi-Fi 7 brings with it a new set of features designed to push the boundaries of wireless connectivity, and one of the most significant is Multi-Link Operation (MLO). But to harness the full potential of MLO, we need to ensure that our solutions can operate on multiple platforms—something we’re excited to announce we’re working on with our DR9274 (QCN9274) and QCN6274 Wi-Fi 7 modules.
Multi-Link Operation (MLO) is one of the standout features of Wi-Fi 7. MLO allows devices to transmit data across multiple frequency bands (like 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz) simultaneously. This multi-band transmission significantly improves throughput and reliability, while reducing latency and congestion, making it an ideal solution for environments that require high-speed and low-latency communication.
In simple terms, MLO will enable your devices to leverage the full bandwidth potential of Wi-Fi 7, resulting in faster speeds, more stable connections, and more efficient use of available spectrum.
To enable the full potential of MLO, we’re leveraging the power of QCN9274 and QCN6274—two of Qualcomm’s latest Wi-Fi 7 chipsets, both designed for high-performance applications.
These two powerful chipsets represent the future of Wi-Fi 7 and provide the foundation for expanding compatibility across a variety of platforms. With MLO support, both the QCN9274 and QCN6274 enable better utilization of the 2.4, 5, and 6 GHz bands, delivering faster speeds and more reliable connections.
By introducing MLO support for X86 devices, we’re pushing the envelope on what’s possible in wireless networking. Users of X86 platforms will now be able to tap into the full power of Wi-Fi 7, unlocking:
The implications are significant. Wi-Fi 7, combined with MLO, could transform industries that rely on seamless, high-performance wireless connectivity—think smart cities, industrial automation, healthcare, and beyond.
At 524WiFi, we’re committed to ensuring that our solutions are as versatile and adaptable as possible. With the upcoming X86 driver support for DR9274 and MLO functionality, you’ll be able to take full advantage of Wi-Fi 7 speeds and unlock new potential for your devices.
This new capability will open up new opportunities for a variety of applications, and we’re eager to see how our customers will integrate this powerful technology into their own use cases.
With Wi-Fi 7’s blazing-fast speeds and MLO’s game-changing capabilities, the possibilities are endless. How do you envision using Wi-Fi 7 with MLO on your X86 platforms? Whether it’s enhancing your industrial IoT devices, supporting next-gen gaming applications, or powering high-bandwidth communications, the potential is vast.
At 524WiFi, we’re excited to continue innovating and providing the tools you need to stay ahead in the rapidly evolving wireless landscape. If you’re interested in learning more about our Wi-Fi 7 solutions or how we can help with your next project, feel free to reach out to us.
Let’s shape the future of connectivity, together.
Test purpose: Test the performance of QCN9024 network card with industrial computer 1v1 and 1v10
Test tool: Ixchariot 6.7
Test equipment: X86 industrial computer + MINI PCIE QCN9024 DR9024 module
X86 as STA test environment:
Test 2: AP sends traffic to STA, throughput 2318Mbps
Test 3: AP and STA bidirectional traffic, throughput 2660Mbps
X86 as AP test environment:
Test 2: STA sends data to AP, throughput 2271Mbps
Test 3: AP and STA bidirectional traffic, throughput 2603Mbps
Test purpose: Test the performance of QCN9024 network card with industrial computer 1v1 and 1v10
Test tool: Ixchariot 6.7
Test equipment: X86 industrial computer + MINI PCIE QCN9024 DR9024 module
In the fast-evolving world of wireless networking, Wi-Fi 6E is transforming connectivity with its higher speeds, lower latency, and increased device capacity. At 524WiFi and Wallys, we are dedicated to providing high-performance, easily integrable industrial wireless hardware to empower developers, businesses, and innovators. This article explores how the 524WiFi 6 DR9074-TRIBAND Wi-Fi card paired with x86 platforms can deliver exceptional value and elevate your project outcomes.
Selecting the right hardware often involves addressing key challenges:
The 524WiFi 6 DR9074-TRIBAND card, powered by the Qualcomm QCN9074 chipset, supports Wi-Fi 6E across three frequency bands (2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, and 6 GHz). Combined with the computational power of x86 platforms, this pairing offers robust solutions for:
By integrating DR9074 and x86 platforms, we aim to help you build reliable, flexible, and scalable wireless networks for a wide range of applications.
Challenge A small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) sought to enhance its internal network with low latency, high stability, and support for multiple concurrent connections.
524WiFi Solution
Results
“524WiFi hardware’s performance and ease of use allowed us to upgrade our network effortlessly, saving both time and budget.” — Client Feedback
Challenge A smart campus required seamless wireless coverage across multiple buildings and open spaces with excellent roaming performance.
Wallys Solution
Results
Challenge A wireless technology research company needed a platform to test Wi-Fi 6E performance and optimize its products.
Wallys Solution
Results
At 524WiFi, we believe that the true value of technology lies in enabling others. Whether you’re an entrepreneur, developer, or researcher, our products and services are designed to help you:
📩 For inquiries or hardware procurement, please contact us at [email protected] Let’s build the future of wireless networking together!
How to load driver for DR9074-Triband Tutorial:
Informations regarding Linux and OpenWRT drivers – The ath11k code from github can’t support the dual / tri band card now, it needs modification. Wallystech and 524WiFi did some changes and applied in Linux kernel version 5.17.0 – if you use different kernel version, then 524WiFi will do some work for you. That is a Linux issue, there are some incompatible with different kernel versions. So the Customer need tell us the kernel version, then we release the ath11k and board-2.bin, bdf and amss.bin to customer – all is binary. Jason, chief of development, told us : “We will build it based on the Customer’s Linux version, The kernel should be 5.17 up. The Card can be AP or Client mode on x86. We do it better than others, DR9074 Triband and Dualband cards are very good and its is powerful opportunity for all customers developing WiFi6 devices. We have software engineers and we we have resources to support all Customers tu use our WiFI6 modules“
If The Customer has big volume order, then we can open the ath11k code to the customer customer based on NDA, SLA.
DR6018 PCBA x1 (the board has to be pre-flashed with an exclusive version of firmware which
we developed via QSDK and bootargs has been pre-set under U-boot CLI to ensure the correct
board_id for the module )
DR9074-Triband M.2 wifi module x1
After we plug the module onboard and power on, we can access to the GUI webpage via board’s default ip address 192.168.1.1, login (admin / asdf1234)
Network>Wifi, at this section, as we can see, there are three radios available, they are Wifi0(2.4G radio),Wifi1(2.4G radio), Wifi2(9074-triband selectable radio)
Let’s configure the 9074-triband radio, click Edit icon to enter its operation mode. If you intend to use this radio at 2.4G frequency, set Mode to 802.11g+n or 802.11axg , select a
fixed frequency like 2417 Mhz, save &apply
If you intend to use this radio at 5G or 6G frequency, set Mode to 802.11axa, select a fixed frequency like 5180 Mhz or 6995Mhz, kindly note that WPA3 encryption is required for 6G mode
Bitrate can be up to 4803Mbit/s under 160Mhz channel spectrum width, both 5G and 6G mode support 160Mhz channel spectrum width. And the 9074-triband module can work under both ap and sta mode
Desktop PC x1 installed Ubuntu 22.04
DR9074-triband module x1
DR3G11 adpater x1 – https://www.524wifi.com/index.php/catalogsearch/result/?q=dr3g11
The kernel version is 5.17.0 which integrated ath11k driver
Use this command ‘sudo hostapd -dd /etc/hostapd/hostapd.conf ’to enable the module under AP mode
The module can work under STA mode as well, and this command need to be run ‘ sudo wpa_supplicant -Dnl80211 -i wlp4s0 -c wpa.conf’
If you are interested in the product or have any technical questions, feel free to reach out 524WiFi or Wallys team
Wallys recently announced the compatibility of DR9074-TRIBAND with ATH11K on Linux, expanding its support beyond Qualcomm platforms to various Linux embedded systems, including Ubuntu. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the process of loading the driver for DR9074-Triband on Linux 5.17.0, demonstrating its seamless integration with ath11k. The module is showcased to function effectively in both AP (Access Point) and STA (Station) modes across the 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands.
DR9074-Triband equipped with the Qualcomm Atheros QCN9024 chipset, is an advanced enterprise wireless module. It incorporates a 4×4 MU-MIMO Dual Band Wireless Module, tailored for mobile access in high-bandwidth applications such as video streaming, voice communication, and data transmission. Key features include a maximum power of 23 dBm per chain, supporting data rates up to 4949Mbps. Operating in Tri-Band (2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz) with 4×4 WiFi 6E (802.11ax) and 4 spatial streams, it features an M.2 E Key Interface and PCI Express 3.0 Interface. Applications span security surveillance, commercial radio coverage, hotel wireless setups, and specialized scenarios.
Device Specifications:
Device Setup:
Driver Loading Steps:
Compile the driver.
Navigate to the firmware folder and copy the card firmware.
Copy the compiled driver to the designated path.
Compile hostapd.
Configure hostapd compile option
Complete configuration, commence making, and install.
Verify the successful installation of the current version, then run hostapd.
Confirm the presence of the DR9074 card.
Validate the functionality of 2.4G/5G/6G under AP mode.
Compile the tool for STA mode and configure compile options.
Finish compilation, check the version (returns as 2.10 for successful compilation), then run.
Confirm the functionality of 2.4G/5G/6G under STA mode
For any uncertainties, refer to the YouTube channel for a comprehensive video tutorial:
https://youtu.be/RL6X0xm74Fc?si=F-tuNn-wHNkeAvLB
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