8Devices Noni is a family of M.2 A+E-Key WiFi 7 modules built on the QCN9274/QCN6274 chipsets, delivering up to 11 Gbps link rate in 4×4 MIMO or split 2×2 + 2×2 configurations, and supporting FirmUX embedded Linux OS.
The Noni modules support Multi-Link Operation (MLO) for simultaneous communication on different frequencies and adaptive interference puncturing in order to maintain performance in various environments and the QCN9274-based variants also support advanced features such as Provisioned Multi-Link, Dense deployment, and Location and RF sensing.
8devices Noni specifications:
Noni 56M2-4x4-B | Noni56M2-4x4 | Noni56M2-4x4-I |
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Chipset | QCN-6274 | QCN-9274 |
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Form factor | M.2 A+E key |
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Frequency | 5.1 - 7.125 GHz | 4.9 - 7.125 GHz |
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MiMo | MU 4x4 or 2x2 + 2x2 |
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Bandwidth | 20 - 320 MHz |
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Modulation | 4096 (4K) QAM |
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Multiplexing | 16 user DL/UL OFDMA | 37 user DL/UL OFDMA |
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Datarate | 11 Gbps+ |
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No. of clients | 256 | 512 |
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Multi link operation (MLO) | Yes |
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Interference puncturing | Static | Static and dynamic |
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Advanced software features | No (unless getting binary packages licensed from Qualcomm) | Provisioned Multi Link, Dense deployment, Location and RF sensing |
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Temperature range | 0C +85C | -40C +85C |
All the Noni modules support a 2-lane PCIe Gen 3 interface connection to the host device.
8devices Noni modules support the FirmUX embedded Linux platform that provides developers a choice between fully open-source or proprietary Qualcomm drivers. The OS enables WPA3 security, comes with a responsive UI dashboard, supports Wireguard VPN, and the company claims up to 34 percent improvement over OpenWrt on the earlier Mango boards.
![FirmUX vs OpenWrt FirmUX vs OpenWrt](https://www.cnx-software.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/FirmUX-vs-OpenWrt-720x271.png)
FirmUx Basic with AP, router, and bridge functionalities is free (as in beer), but the “Standard” and “Premium” versions bring additional features such as a responsive UI, dual boot support, mesh networking, and UI rebranding. The source code for FirmUX is open-source and available for download, but only to customers.
8devices is selling the Noni WiFI 7 module for $74 to $85 on its online store. Further details may be found on the product page.
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Is that firmux running on the card or is it the os to be run on the router?
Very confusing
I understand it’s the firmware running on the card.
Firmux is running on the host, not on the card. Or you can pick platform, that runs up-to-date ath12k driver, which should work as well