Unsupported: WiFi 2.4GHz partly
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- What does it mean, “WiFi 2.4GHz partly unsupported”?
- This means that the 2.4GHz will work to some degree, but with less performance than expected.
- For devices based on b43 driver, generally means:
- Supports 802.11g rates only
- Can't handle multiple SSIDs. Means not suitable to add “Guest Network” (requires second SSID) or as WiFi Extender (requires second SSID to connect client)
- What is the reason for the unsupported status?
- no Open Source driver available for BCM63xx
- What consequences does this have in regards to your expectations?
- Expectation: Fully working 2.4GHz WiFi at UHS™1)
- Reality: You can only use b/g at 54Mbit.
- Will this status change over time? If yes, in what timeframe?
- No, hell freezes before that happens. | Yes, working on it, please wait 32 seconds. | Dunno, but I could make a wild guess if it's urgent. | ask the forum | ...
- What can you do now?
- Easy / Short term: Get a device with different WiFi chip / SoC which is fully supported by OpenWrt
- Medium / Short term: If the device has a detachable miniPCI/miniPCIe WiFi card, change it by a fully supported one.
- Hard / Long term: Get on the nerves of the WiFi chip / SoC manufacturer…
- Where can you find more information about current support status?
- On b43 driver support see Broadcom b43 support
- Devicepage (if available), see ToH
- OpenWrt development mailinglist, see Contact
- For wifi support status see Table of Hardware: WLAN driver and WLAN drivers
- link to other website which provides more and up to date information
Devices with WiFi 2.4GHz partly unsupported status
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Unbelievably High Speed