Re: ath12k pcie radios with MLO support?

["pgupta@hindutool.com" <pgupta@hindutool.com>]

There is firmware available from compex that will allow you to do tri-band.  Alternatively, compex can hard program the modules, but you need to specify this when you speak with them. I purchased the M.2 E-key modules before they came out with the mini-pcie modules.  I had to send the modules to them for re-programming, as I wanted a hardware solution and not just firmware.

I have yet to install the modules but compex can help you with this if you let them know what exact setup you are trying to do.

I have older WLW7000 High-Power M.2 Series and I believe they sold a single 2GHz module and the combined 5+6 Ghz modules when I purchased them. In any case, I have three modules, one for each band, and this is what I had to do.

Keep in mind that power connector are already soldered on, and I had to use alligator clips to power the 5V supply they need.

According to compex, hostapd would be utilized if you use a plain vanilla linux kernel.

Here is a video to the modules I have, I made a tictok about them:

#TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTMWUv26h/



Regards,

Prashant

On Tue, 11 Nov 2025 07:27:52 -0800, Ben Greear <greearb@candelatech.com> wrote:

>> Hello,
>>
>> Are there any current radios + software available where one can put
>> ath12k radios in (mini)pcie slots or similar and use those in x86-64
>> chassis and provide tri-band MLO?
>>
>> Last I looked, Compex had some dual-band radios and maybe single-band
>> 6ghz, but I am not sure those can be combined into a tri-band MLO solution?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Ben
>>
>> --
>> Ben Greear
>> Candela Technologies Inc http://www.candelatech.com