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MediaTek MT7916AN: full technical specifications and Linux support
AW7916-NPD is a WiFi6E 3000 highly advanced Mini PCIe Module with G-band 2T2R + A-band 3T3R 2ss Dual Bands Dual Concurrents (DBDC) based on Mediatek MT7916AN and MT7976 chip.
The capabilities enabling up to 3Gbps performance, supports 3×3 with 2 Spatial Streams for either 5 or 6GHz at maximum 160MHz bandwidth and 2×2 with 2 spatial streams for 2.4GHz at maximum 40MHz bandwidth. The additional 3rd antenna can be used for zero-wait DFS and/or MRC (up to 1024-QAM) for extra downlink (Rx) performance. Integrating the FEM radio into the Mediatek Filogic 630 platform yields integration advantages of smaller size and lower BOM costs for device makers.
Advanced access point features include up to 24 users (OFDMA), support of MU-MIMO clients, 512 MAC entries, 16 MBSSID and support for all Wi-Fi Alliance Wi-Fi 6 Release 2 features.
In addition, the chipset includes hardware-based Wi-Fi offload engine to alleviate the router AP from Wi-Fi connection-related processing, improving whole platform energy efficiency and performance. Filogic 630 can also be combined with Filogic 830 SoC platform for Tri-band Wi-Fi 6/6E solutions for Routers and Repeaters.
AW7916-NPD Block Diagram:
Features:
- IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax compliant
- Support 20/40MHz bandwidth in G-band, and 20/40/80/160MHz bandwidth in A-band
- G-band 2T2R + A-band 3T3R 2ss, dual-band dual concurrent (DBDC) with PHY rate up to 3000Mbps
- Support MU-MIMO TX/RX
- Support MU-OFDMA TX/RX
- Support STBC, LDPC, TX Beamformer and RX Beamformer
- Support greenfield, mixed mode, legacy modes
- Security support for WFA WPA/WPA2/WPA3 personal, WPS2.0
- QoS support of WFA WMM, WMM PS
- 32-bit RISC MCU for Wi-Fi protocols and Wi-Fi offload
- Embedded SRAM/ROM
- UART interface with hardware flow control
- Programmable and multiplexed GPIO pins
- PCIe device fully compliant to PCIe v2.1 specification
- Integrate 4Kbit efuse to store device specific information and calibration data
- CE and FCC certified !
Specification:
| Standards | Wireless: G-band 2T2R + A-band 3T3R 2ss, dual-band dual concurrent (DBDC) with PHY rate up to 3000Mbps |
| Data Rate | IEEE 802.11ax 3000Mbps@TX/RX |
| Output Power | 11b: 23dbm+/- 1.5dbm @ 11Mbps 11g: 21dbm+/- 1.5dbm @ 54Mbps 11g/n: 21dBm +/- 1.5dbm @MCS7,HE20,16.5dBm@MCS7,HE4011a: 20dBm +/- 1.5dbm @ 54Mbps 11a/n: 20dBm+/- 1.5dbm @MCS7,HE20,16.5dBm@MCS7,HE4011ac HE20: 20+/-1.5dBm@MCS8 11ac HE40: 17+/-1.5dBm@MCS9 11ac HE80: 14.5+/-1.5dBm@MCS911ax HE20: 20+/-1.5dBm@MCS911ax HE40: 17+/-1.5dBm@MCS911ax HE80: 13.5+/-1.5dBm@MCS1111ax HE160: 13.5+/-1.5dBm@MCS11 |
| Receiver Sensitivity | 11b: -99dBm@11Mbps 11g: -95dBm@54Mbps 11g/n: -90dBm@HT20,MCS7, -86dBm@HT40,MCS7 11a: -90Bm@54Mbps 11a/n: -85dBm@HT20,MCS7, -81dBm@HT40,MCS711ac: -90dBm+/-2dBm @VHT20 MCS8 11ac: -85dBm+/-2dBm @VHT40 MCS9 11ac: -68dBm+/-2dBm @VHT80 MCS911ax: -61dBm+/-2dBm @HE20 MCS11 11ax: -58dBm+/-2dBm @HE40 MCS11 11ax: -55dBm+/-2dBm @HE80 MCS11 |
| Antenna | External Antenna connector (IPEX) x2 |
| Frequency Range | US, Canada 2.412GHz~2.462 GHz (CH1~CH11) EU, Japan: 2.412GHz~2.472GHz (CH1~CH13)5.15GHz ~5.875GHz |
| Software | Security: 64/128-bit WEP Encryption, WPA, WPA2 Driver: Linux |
| Operating Voltage | DC 3.3V ± 5% |
| Temperature | Operating: 0°C ~ +70°C Storage : -20°C ~ +90°C |
| Humidity | Operating Humidity: 10%~90% non-condensing
Storage Humidity: 10%~90% non-condensing |
| Dimension | 50.95(H) x 30(W)mm |
Power consumption maximum is 8W, average is 5W.
Main board Power Supply design please provide 3.3V 3.5A, minimum 3.3V 3A.
OpenWRT GITHUB : https://github.com/openwrt/mt76/tree/master/mt7915
It is the same driver in github mt76 inside - the same in MT7915 directory.
OpenWRT porting guide example - read here
AW7916-NPD is a WiFi6E 3000 highly advanced Mini PCIe Module with G-band 2T2R + A-band 3T3R 2ss Dual Bands Dual Concurrents (DBDC) based on Mediatek MT7916AN and MT7976 chip.
The capabilities enabling up to 3Gbps performance, supports 3×3 with 2 Spatial Streams for either 5 or 6GHz at maximum 160MHz bandwidth and 2×2 with 2 spatial streams for 2.4GHz at maximum 40MHz bandwidth. The additional 3rd antenna can be used for zero-wait DFS and/or MRC (up to 1024-QAM) for extra downlink (Rx) performance. Integrating the FEM radio into the Mediatek Filogic 630 platform yields integration advantages of smaller size and lower BOM costs for device makers.
Advanced access point features include up to 24 users (OFDMA), support of MU-MIMO clients, 512 MAC entries, 16 MBSSID and support for all Wi-Fi Alliance Wi-Fi 6 Release 2 features.
In addition, the chipset includes hardware-based Wi-Fi offload engine to alleviate the router AP from Wi-Fi connection-related processing, improving whole platform energy efficiency and performance. Filogic 630 can also be combined with Filogic 830 SoC platform for Tri-band Wi-Fi 6/6E solutions for Routers and Repeaters.
In stock, ready for shipment now! CED, FCC certified !
Downloads and technical support · Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E modules
524WiFi™ application overview and integration guidance
524WiFi-7916-NPD – PROFESSIONAL Wi-Fi 6E 3000 mPCIe MODULE
The 524WiFi-7916-NPD is a high-performance dual-band dual-concurrent mPCIe radio module for professional access points, Linux routers, embedded systems and specialist wireless upgrades.
It combines a 2×2 radio for the 2.4 GHz band with a 3×3 radio supporting two spatial streams for the 5 GHz or 6 GHz band. With channel widths up to 160 MHz and an aggregate PHY rate up to 3000 Mbps, it is designed for demanding Wi-Fi 6 and Wi-Fi 6E deployments.
KEY FEATURES
- IEEE 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax support
- 2.4 GHz 2×2 plus 5/6 GHz 3×3, two spatial streams
- Dual-band dual-concurrent operation
- 20/40 MHz channels at 2.4 GHz; 20/40/80/160 MHz at 5/6 GHz
- MU-MIMO and MU-OFDMA transmit/receive support
- Beamforming, STBC and LDPC support
- WPA, WPA2 and WPA3 security support
- PCIe 2.1 host interface in mPCIe form factor
- CE and FCC certified
CORE SPECIFICATIONS
| Product SKU | 524WiFi-7916-NPD |
| Wireless standard | Wi-Fi 6 / Wi-Fi 6E (IEEE 802.11ax) |
| Radio configuration | 2.4 GHz 2×2 + 5/6 GHz 3×3, two spatial streams |
| Maximum PHY rate | Up to 3000 Mbps |
| Channel width | Up to 160 MHz |
| Host interface | PCIe 2.1 / mPCIe |
| Security | WPA, WPA2, WPA3 |
| Operating voltage | 3.3 V DC |
| Power consumption | 5 W typical, 8 W maximum |
| Dimensions | 50.95 × 30 mm |
| Driver support | Linux |
For stable operation in compact systems, provide adequate airflow and a 3.3 V power supply capable of at least 3 A. The module is supplied with a fitted heatsink.
In stock and ready for worldwide shipment from 524WiFi™.
LINUX AND OPENWRT INTEGRATION
The MediaTek MT7916 platform uses the Linux mt76 driver family, with the mt7915e driver and matching MT7916 firmware. OpenWrt builds provide kmod-mt7915e and mt7916-firmware; select packages matching the installed OpenWrt release and kernel. Use hostapd for access-point configuration and set the correct regulatory country and supported operating channels.
Run 2.4 GHz concurrently with your selected 5 GHz or 6 GHz radio band. Provide a PCIe-wired Mini PCIe host, adequate cooling and a 3.3 V supply rated for at least 3 A, with 3.5 A recommended in the original specification.
Additional
Additional Information
| Brand | 524WIFI |
|---|---|
| firmware | http://wifi5.eu/dls/524wifi |
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These modules work well in PC Engines boards Review by Pavel
Delivery time Price Value Quality I run Arch Linux on the PC Engines board and run multiple hostapd services: one for a 6ghz AP using this card - the AW7916-NPD, and the PC Engines board also has a AW7915-NP1 card in the other miniPCIe slot for a separate 5ghz wifi AP. (Posted on 1/4/2025)
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supported in openwrt 21.02 already Review by Pavel
Quality Delivery time Price Value supported in openwrt 21.02 already (Posted on 12/16/2022)
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