Choosing the Right Wireless Platform: IPQ vs QCN for Industrial Applications

Selecting the right wireless chipset is critical to balancing performance, power consumption, and integration cost in industrial deployments. Here’s a practical guide to help you choose between popular IPQ SoCs and QCN Wi-Fi modules based on your application needs.

📌 1. For High-Performance Core Routers:

IPQ9574: 14nm, Wi-Fi 7-ready, multi-core powerhouse with MLO support and high-speed interfaces.
Best for: Backbone routers, outdoor APs with tri-band and massive throughput.
🧩 Recommended board: DR9574
🧲 Expansion: QCN9074 or QCN9024 for tri-band Wi-Fi 6E

📌 2. For Versatile, Mid-High Performance APs:

IPQ5322: Cost-effective, Wi-Fi 6, with robust performance in 2x2 or 4x4 form.
Best for: General-purpose APs, mesh nodes, enterprise-grade client routers.
🧩 Recommended board: DR5322
🧲 Expansion: QCN9024 or QCN9274 for extra bands or channels

📌 3. For Flexible Module-Based Architectures:

QCN9074: Tri-band Wi-Fi 6E, 4x4, PCIe interface — ideal for high-throughput.
QCN9024: 4x4 Wi-Fi 6, highly compatible, best cost/performance ratio.
QCN9274: Dual-band 4x4, optimized for stable 2.4G/5G transmission.

✅ All modules are compatible with Wallys router boards like:

DR5018 (IPQ5018)
DR6018 (IPQ6010)
DR8072A (IPQ8072)
DR9074 (QCN9074)
DR9274 (QCN9274)

🔧 Custom services available:

OpenWrt firmware customization
PCB layout and enclosure design
ODM/OEM and batch configuration

📩 Let’s build your next-gen wireless solution together.
Contact: sales1@wallystech.com
Website: www.wallystech.com