OpenWRT - Intel N5105 Router PC WiFi Module Install & Configuration (QCA9880)

Published: 23 July 2023
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In this video, I am going to install the Wallys DR900VX Wireless Module (Qualcomm-Atheros QCA9880 chipset) on the Intel N5105 Router PC and configure it. At the end, there will be a quick iperf3 throughput test.
Basically, the installation is very simple and you just need to install the below packages if you are using modules that is based on the QCA988x:

ath10k-firmware-qca988x-ct (Alternative ath10k firmware for QCA988X from Candela Technologies.)
kmod-ath10k-ct (ath10k-ct driver optimized for CT firmware)
hostapd ( to enable 802.1x/WPA/EAP/RADIUS Authenticator)

Video timeframe:
00:00 - Intro & Hardware Overview
01:11 - Check if the Wireless Network Adapter is Detected (LuCI & lspci)
02:35 - Overview of firmware & driver for the QCA988x module
03:39 - Install QCA998x firmware & driver on LuCI
04:51 - Setup the WiFI SSID & Connection Check
07:28 - WiFi Throughput Test with iperf3

That's all for this video. Thanks for watching and see you in the next one!


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