QCN9024 QCN9074|Step by Step to load driver for DR9074-Triband on linux 5.17.0

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Loading DR9074-Triband Driver on Linux 5.17.0 with ATH11K Support

Wallys recently announced ATH11K support for DR9074-TRIBAND on Linux, expanding its compatibility beyond Qualcomm platforms to various Linux embedded systems, including Ubuntu. In this article, we'll guide you through the step-by-step process of loading the driver for DR9074-Triband on Linux 5.17.0, showcasing its functionality with ath11k. The module is demonstrated to work well in both AP (access point) and STA (station) modes across the 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz bands.

Introduction to DR9074 (QCN9024):

The DR9074-Triband, powered by the Qualcomm Atheros QCN9024 chipset, stands as an advanced enterprise wireless module. It integrates 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 utilizes an M.2 E Key Interface and PCI Express 3.0 Interface. Applications range from security surveillance to commercial radio coverage, hotel wireless setups, and specialized scenarios.

Device Specifications:

Chipset: Qualcomm Atheros QCN9024

WLAN Host Interface: PCI Express 3.0

Frequency Range: 2.412GHz-2.472GHz & 5.18GHz-5.825GHz & 5.925GHz-7.125GHz

Data Rates: Maxim 23dBm per chain, up to 4949Mbps

Channel Spectrum Widths: Support 20/40/80/160MHz

Modulation Techniques: OFDMA, including BPSK, QPSK, DBPSK, DQPSK, 16-QAM, 64-QAM, 256-QAM, 1024-QAM, 4096-QAM

Temperature Range: Operating: -20°C to 70°C, Storage: -40°C to 90°C

Humidity: Operating: 5% to 95% (non-condensing), Storage: Max. 90% (non-condensing)

Certification: TBD

Reference Design: PN02.7

Power Consumption: TBD