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OpenWiFi Open-Source Linux-compatible WiFi Stack Runs on FPGA Hardware

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Published: 16 Dec 2019 › Updated: 16 Dec 2019OpenWiFi Open-Source Linux-compatible WiFi Stack Runs on FPGA Hardware

OpenWiFi Open-Source Linux-compatible WiFi Stack Runs on FPGA Hardware


WiFi is omnipresent on most connected hardware, and when it works it's great, but when there are issues oftentimes they can not be solved because the firmware is a closed-source binary. I understand companies do that either to protect their IP and/or make sure end-users do not break FCC compliance.

OpenWiFi project aims to deliver a completely open-source SDR (Software Defined Radio) WiFi implementation compatible with Linux and running on FPGA hardware.

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OpenWiFi currently supported features:

  • 802.11a/g; 802.11n MCS 0~7; 20MHz
  • Mode tested: Ad-hoc; Station; AP
  • DCF (CSMA/CA) low MAC layer in FPGA
  • Configurable channel access priority parameters:
    • duration

The full article can be found @ https://www.cnx-software.com/2019/12/16/openwifi-is-an-open-source-linux-wifi-stack-running-on-fpga-hardware/

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