Wallys DR9274 Wi-Fi 7 Card – Complete ath12k Driver Support Now Available
Wallys Communications is excited to share that the DR9274 Wi-Fi 7 Network Card, which features the Qualcomm QCN9274 chipset, now offers full compatibility with the open-source ath12k driver. This achievement allows developers to seamlessly incorporate advanced Wi-Fi 7 capabilities into custom Linux systems, benefiting from improved flexibility, reliability, and scalability.
Technical Overview The Wallys DR9274 is a high-performance network card compliant with the latest Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) standard, engineered for demanding industrial and commercial wireless applications. Utilizing the Qualcomm QCN9274 System-on-Chip, it supports multi-band connectivity, multi-link operation, and high-efficiency performance, all housed within a PCIe 3.0 interface.
Key Specifications
- Chipset: Qualcomm QCN9274
- Wireless Standard: IEEE 802.11be (Wi-Fi 7)
- Frequency Bands: 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz
- Interface: PCIe 3.0
- Advanced Features: Multi-Link Operation (MLO), Preamble Puncturing, 4096-QAM
- Software Support: Compatible with the ath12k driver
Product Lineup
M.2 Interface
- DR9274-2G (2.4GHz Single Band)
- DR9274-5G (5GHz Single Band)
- DR9274-6G (6GHz Single Band)
- DR9274-DB (2.4G + 5G Dual Band)
- DR9274-5G6G (5G + 6G Dual Band)
Mini PCIe Interface
Integrating ath12k Driver and Firmware The ath12k driver has been specifically enhanced to deliver reliable support for Wi-Fi 7 solutions based on the QCN9274 chipset. It ensures seamless integration with popular Linux distributions such as OpenWrt and Ubuntu.
Developers can access the standard QCN9274 firmware and related board data from the official CodeLinaro repositories:
- QCN9274/hw2.0 firmware: git.codelinaro.org/clo/ath-fir…
- WLAN.WBE.1.5-01651 release: git.codelinaro.org/clo/ath-fir…
⚙️ Please note: The DR9274 from Wallys incorporates a customized board data configuration that varies slightly from the standard Qualcomm reference design. To ensure correct driver functionality and RF calibration, it is essential to integrate the Wallys-specific board data into the ath12k firmware package. Contact our technical support team to receive the required board data file (.bin) and detailed integration instructions.
Industrial Use Cases Designed for rugged industrial settings, the DR9274 is ideal for a variety of applications, including:
- Wireless backhaul and point-to-point communication
- Outdoor industrial access points
- Edge computing and IoT gateway systems
- Smart city and transportation infrastructure
- Custom wireless solutions for OEM/ODM projects
About Wallys Communications With more than ten years of expertise in developing solutions based on Qualcomm platforms, Wallys Communications focuses on creating and producing customizable industrial wireless hardware. Our offerings include router boards and network cards, all backed by comprehensive software support for global OEM, ODM, and JDM partners.
🌐 For more information, visit: www.wallystech.com or contact : linda@wallystech.com
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