IPQ5424 Sneak Peek: The Cost-Effective Path to WiFi 7 Starts Here
As WiFi 7 begins to reshape industrial and commercial networking, not every project requires the horsepower (or cost) of top-tier platforms like IPQ9574. That’s where Qualcomm’s IPQ5424 comes into play — offering a balanced, quad-core solution designed to bring the Marina family of chipsets to the mainstream market.
Wallys is excited to announce that IPQ5424-based router boards are in the pipeline, aiming to help developers and OEMs transition smoothly into WiFi 7 with a cost-effective and scalable solution.
🌟 Key Specs of IPQ5424 (Preview)
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Processor: Quad-core ARM Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz
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Target Use: SMB routers, industrial APs, mesh nodes
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WiFi Support: 4x4 2.4GHz / 4x4 5GHz (potential MLO support)
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Firmware: OpenWrt/QSDK support in progress
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Memory Support: DDR4 up to 2GB
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I/O: USB 3.0, PCIe Gen3, SGMII/USXGMII
This makes the IPQ5424 a strategic choice for:
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Mid-tier WiFi 7 CPE development
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Smart building and IoT gateway integration
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Compact enterprise wireless solutions
🔗 Positioned Between Performance and Affordability
If you're currently using platforms like IPQ5018 or IPQ6018, the IPQ5424 offers a smooth upgrade path — unlocking multi-gig capabilities without the power draw or cost of premium SoCs.
It also complements high-end modules like QCN9074 or QCN9024, allowing system integrators to build hybrid solutions: high-performance uplinks powered by QCN modules, with local routing managed by IPQ5424.
And of course, for users already deploying IPQ9574, the IPQ5424 can serve as a cost-optimized secondary node in distributed mesh or WiFi 7 extender environments.
📦 Stay Tuned: Wallys Upcoming IPQ5424-Based Board
We're currently developing a new IPQ5424 router board, which will feature:
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Industrial-grade stability
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WiFi 7-ready MLO
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Open SDK support
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Flexible PCIe for WiFi modules like QCN9274 or QCN6274
👉 Want early access or technical previews?
Contact us at 📩 sales1@wallystech.com
📌 Related Wallys Products You Can Explore Now:
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DR5018S – WiFi 6 router board with tcpdump support
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DR9574 – High-performance WiFi 7 board based on IPQ9574
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DR9274 – M.2 module based on QCN9274
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DR8072A – Mature WiFi 6 AP based on IPQ8072
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DR6018 – Cost-effective solution based on IPQ6018
🔍Looking for a partner who understands custom industrial WiFi development?
Wallys offers full-stack design support, from board-level customization to driver/firmware development. Let’s build your next solution — together.
