As industrial and enterprise wireless demand skyrockets, the need for extreme throughput, multi-link flexibility, and custom firmware capabilities has never been more critical. At the heart of this new era? Qualcomm’s flagship WiFi 7 combo: QCN9274 + IPQ9574.
But what if you could get WiFi 7 performance in a more compact, power-efficient design?
Introducing a sneak peek at the upcoming IPQ5424 — Qualcomm’s Quad-Core ARM Cortex-A55 SoC, clocked at 1.8GHz, and part of the Marina series. Wallys is actively prototyping boards based on this chip.
⚡ QCN9274 (DR9274): The WiFi 7 Gold Standard
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Qualcomm WiFi 7 radio (successor to QCN9074)
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4096-QAM, 320 MHz channels
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4×4 MU-MIMO support
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Ultra-fast 5/6GHz performance
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Multi-Link Operation (MLO) ready
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WPA3, DFS, and industrial-grade reliability
Paired with boards like the Wallys DR9574, it’s ideal for future-proof enterprise APs, smart logistics, and ultra-reliable long-range bridges.
🧠 IPQ9574: The Brains Behind Next-Gen Routing
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High-performance quad-core ARM architecture
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Native support for QCN9274 in tri-band setups
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Integrated WiFi 6 radio for unified design
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Designed for OpenWrt/QSDK 12+
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Suitable for high-end router boards like DR9574
Perfect for OEMs building advanced gateways, CPEs, or edge routers — capable of handling gigabit WiFi + backhaul + edge computing in one.
👀 On the Radar: IPQ5424
Wallys is currently prototyping new boards based on the IPQ5424 “Marina” Series — a mid-tier SoC with:
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Quad-core ARM Cortex-A55 @1.8GHz
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Optimized for compact, efficient WiFi 7 deployments
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Ideal for SMB routers, mesh APs, edge nodes
While IPQ9574 leads the pack, IPQ5424 fills the cost-performance gap — making WiFi 7 more accessible for scaled applications.
🔧 Compatible SoCs & Modules for QCN9274/QCN9024:
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IPQ9574 — WiFi 7 flagship
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IPQ8072/IPQ8074 — WiFi 6 platform
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IPQ6010 — Mid-range WiFi 6
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IPQ4019/IPQ4029 — Entry-level WiFi 5/6 bridges
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Coming soon: DR5424 (IPQ5424-based board)
Wallys modules supporting these platforms include:
DR9274–6E, DR9574, DR6018, and DR8074
📩 Want to test DR9274 (QCN9274) or get early access to IPQ5424?
Contact us at sales1@wallystech.com
Explore more:
👉 DR9274 Product Page
👉 DR9574 Product Page
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