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There are several USB type Wifi modules for ODROIDs — Wifi Module 0/3/4/5/5A/5B.

Supported Frequency Wifi Module Wifi Module Wifi Module Wifi module Wifi module Wifi module 0 3 4 5 5A 5B 2.4 GHz Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes 5 GHz No No Yes Yes Yes Yes Supported IEEE Standard Wifi Module Wifi Module Wifi Module Wifi module Wifi module Wifi module 0 3 4 5 5A 5B IEEE 802.11a No No Yes Yes Yes Yes IEEE 802.11b Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes IEEE 802.11g Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes IEEE 802.11n Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes IEEE 802.11ac No No No Yes Yes Yes

Wireless Access Point

Wireless Access Point

If you use Kernel 4.14 on XU4/XU3, refer this wpa_supplicant method. WPA_Supplicant Access Point

WIFI Module #0

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Mediatek Ralink RT5370N is a cost-effective, highly integrated USB Wi-Fi single chip containing an 802.11n MAC and baseband, a 2.4 GHz RF, PA, LNA and T/R switch on a single chip. It supports a 150 Mbps PHY data rate and fully complies with 802.11b/g/n specifications

MediaTek(Ralink) RT5370N chipset (VID:PID = 148F:5370 ) IEEE 802.11 b/g/n (1T1R mode) USB 2.0 host interface Power-Rating : <160mA at 5.0V DC input Dimension : 22.5 x 13.8 x 6.5 mm Weight : 3.5 g

Android and Linux compatible.

WIFI Module #3

IEEE 802.11b/g/n 1T1R WLAN module with Antenna. PID:VID = 0BDA:8176 MODEL = HX9100

The Realtek RTL8188CUS-GR is a highly integrated single-chip Wireless LAN (WLAN) USB2.0 network interface controller compatible with the 802.11n specification. It combines a MAC, a 1T1R capable baseband, and RF in a single chip. The RTL8188CUS provides a

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Android and Linux compatible.

WIFI Module #4

IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n WLAN module with on-board 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz Dual band antenna.

Works with ODROID-U3 / XU3 / C1 / XU4 / C0 / C2

Please update your OS to the latest version if it doesn't work.

MediaTek(Ralink) RT5572N chipset Dual-Band MIMO 2×2 Solution ( 2×2 MAC/BB/RF+PA) USB 2.0 host interface LED for WiFi Link Activity and WPS status indicators Dimension : 68.5 x 22.8 x 8.5 mm Weight : 12g

Android and Linux compatible

WIFI Module #5

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IEEE 802.11ac/a/b/g/n WLAN module with on-board 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz Dual band antenna.

Works with ODROID-XU4 / C2 / C1+ /C0

Please update your OS to the latest version if it doesn't work.

Realtek RTL8812AU chipset (ID = 0bda:8812) Dual-Band MIMO 2×2 Solution (11ac 2×2 MAC/BB/RF+PA) USB 3.0 Super-Speed interface (Compatible with USB2.0 too) LED for WiFi Link Activity and button of WPS Dimension : 77 x 27.5 x 9.5 mm Weight : 14g

This chipset doesn't support the Soft-AP mode. Android and Linux compatible

WIFI Module #5A

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IEEE 802.11ac/a/b/g/n WLAN module with on-board 2.4Ghz and 5Ghz Dual band antenna.

Works with ODROID series

Please update your OS to the latest version if it doesn't work.

Realtek RTL8811AU chipset ( USB ID = 0bda:a811 ) Dual-Band 11ac 1×1 with 64/128/152 bit WEP, WPA/WPA-PSK,WPA2/WPA2-PSK securities Frequency Range: 2.4-2.483GHz ; 5.725~5.825GHz Support WLAN Standards: IEEE802.11ac/a/b/g/n Transmission Speed : ~200 Mbps Antenna Gain : 2dBi USB 2.0 High-speed LED for WiFi Link Activity Dimension : 36 x 19 x 9 mm Weight : 5g

This chipset supports Soft-AP mode. Android and Linux compatible.

FCC/CE/RoHS Certification documents Note that WiFi Module 5A is an OEM model of CF915.

WIFI Module #5B

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IEEE 802.11ac/a/b/g/n WLAN and Bluetooth combo module with on-board 2.4Ghz and 5.8Ghz Dual band antenna. Where to buy

Works with ODROID-XU4,HC1,HC2,HC4,N2,N2+,C4,H2,H2+ series Android and Linux compatible

Please update your OS to the latest version if it doesn’t work.

– Realtek RTL8821CU chipset ( USB ID = 0BDA:C820, Initial CDROM mode = 0BDA:1A2B ) – Dual-Band 11ac 1×1 with 64/128/152 bit WEP, WPA/WPA-PSK,WPA2/WPA2-PSK securities – Frequency Range: 2.4-2.483GHz ; 5.725~5.825GHz – Support WLAN Standards: IEEE802.11ac/a/b/g/n – Transmission Speed : ~200 Mbps – Support Bluetooth 2.1/3.0/4.2 (No BLE) – USB 2.0 High-Speed host interface – Antenna Gain: 2dBi – Dimension : 36 x 19 x 9 mm – LED for WiFi Link Activity – Frequency Range: 2.4-2.483GHz ; 5.725~5.825GHz – Dimension : 36 x 19 x 9 mm – Weight : 5 g

FCC/CE/RoHS Certification documents Note that WiFi Module 5B is an OEM model of CF-726B.

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We used the iperf utility to measure wireless network performance. Note that this speed tests have 2~3 times of over head due to the double-layer network as below picture. So the real speed should be 2~3 times faster in the general usage case.

Test envierenmant

Server - x86 HOST PC Client - ODROID Boards Test utility - iperf Wireless router(AP) - ipTIME A2008

Test Block Diagram

ODROID ↔ Wireless ↔ AP ↔ Ethernet ↔ PC

Measured data

WIFI Module #0 WIFI Module #3 WIFI Module #4 WIFI Module #5/5A 2.4 GHz 2.4 GHz 2.4 GHz 5 GHz 2.4 GHz 5 GHz 1st 30.5 Mbps 55.7 Mbps 54.2 Mbps 82.7 Mbps 141 Mbps 226 Mbps 2nd 34.3 Mbps 55.8 Mbps 55.5 Mbps 77.2 Mbps 145 Mbps 222 Mbps ODROID-C1+ 3rd 33.9 Mbps 63.5 Mbps 46.4 Mbps 77.2 Mbps 133 Mbps 225 Mbps 4th 32.6 Mbps 55.5 Mbps 57.9 Mbps 81.0 Mbps 86 Mbps 217 Mbps 5th 26.1 Mbps 56.3 Mbps 56.3 Mbps 80.6 Mbps 116 Mbps 246 Mbps 1st 44.3 Mbps 48.1 Mbps 45.7 Mbps 84.9 Mbps 118 Mbps 252 Mbps 2nd 54.1 Mbps 47.6 Mbps 29.7 Mbps 84.1 Mbps 90.2 Mbps 241 Mbps ODROIDODROID-C2 Wiki - http://wiki.odroid.com/3rd 50.8 Mbps 46.2 Mbps 44.9 Mbps 61.5 Mbps 96.3 Mbps 252 Mbps 4th 51.5 Mbps 42.9 Mbps 31.5 Mbps 85.6 Mbps 72.1 Mbps 243 Mbps 5th 37.2 Mbps 43.4 Mbps 45.3 Mbps 84.8 Mbps 119 Mbps 211 Mbps Last update: 2021/04/27 06:36 accessory:connectivity:wifi:wifimodules http://wiki.odroid.com/accessory/connectivity/wifi/wifimodules

1st 40.0 Mbps 49.0 Mbps 54.4 Mbps 68.1 Mbps 130 Mbps 228 Mbps 2nd 31.5 Mbps 64.4 Mbps 39.6 Mbps 72.8 Mbps 114 Mbps 234 Mbps ODROID-XU4 3rd 29.1 Mbps 57.5 Mbps 46.1 Mbps 68.9 Mbps 132 Mbps 253 Mbps 4th 55.6 Mbps 60.3 Mbps 44.5 Mbps 86.8 Mbps 103 Mbps 250 Mbps 5th 32.4 Mbps 54.4 Mbps 43.0 Mbps 71.5 Mbps 110 Mbps 263 Mbps

Using the Host mode(AP mode) with WIFI Module #3

WIFI Hotspot (Ethernet bridge mode) WIFI Hotspot (none-bridge mode)

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