Compex Systems (Compex) is redefining how wireless is integrated into modern embedded and industrial systems with the launch of JustWiFi⁷™, a one-of-a-kind, driverless, tri-band concurrent Wi-Fi 7 module that connects through Ethernet protocols. Designed to eliminate the complexity of traditional wireless integration, JustWiFi⁷™ makes high-performance Wi-Fi deployment faster, simpler, and smarter.
Rethinking Wi-Fi Integration: No Drivers. No Hassle. JustWiFi⁷™
Most of the Wi-Fi modules today rely on PCIe, SDIO, or USB interfaces and are controlled through drivers. Developers will need to deal with the drivers’ compatibility with the host platform, particularly its OS and kernel version. The drivers for Wi-Fi 7 are particularly complex due to the standard’s advanced features. Many open-sourced drivers and sometimes the host CPU are not able to deliver the full capabilities of the Wi-Fi 7 chipset. These complications often unnecessarily slow down and add to the development time and effort. Engineered for speed, simplicity, and scalability, Compex’s JustWiFi⁷™ breaks away from conventional Wi-Fi module design.
When the module is installed in the host board, the host treats the module as an Ethernet port. All Wi-Fi protocols, including advanced WiFi 7 features, such as Multi-Link Operation (MLO), etc… are handled inside the module. This drastically reduces integration complexities such as requiring kernel-specific drivers or host-side firmware, while expanding cross-platform compatibility from Intel x86 to Arm-based System on a Chip (SoCs) like NXP and Marvell, regardless of operating system.
A Wi-Fi 7 Ethernet module engineered for simplicity, built for performance.
Powered by Qualcomm’s IPQ5322 Quad-Core Cortex-A53 1.5GHz ‘Miami’ SoC and QCN9274 ‘Waikiki’ radio chipset, Compex JustWiFi⁷™ delivers true concurrent tri-band connectivity across 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz in a board about the size of two standard Mini PCIe adapters (70 x 50.8 x 12 mm). The connection to the host CPU is through Ethernet protocols at 10Gbps. With MLO support, JustWiFi⁷™ enables better throughput and low-latency performance, even on non-Qualcomm hosts, making it ideal for industrial, IoT, and embedded systems. Whether you’re developing network appliances, smart devices, edge computing, or enterprise solutions, JustWiFi⁷™ simplifies your wireless design while unlocking the full potential of Wi-Fi 7 capabilities.
What Sets Compex JustWiFi⁷™ Apart?
- Driverless Ethernet Integration: Skip the driver development. Compex JustWiFi⁷™ connects via Ethernet Protocols with any host platform, no kernel-specific drivers or host-side firmware work.
- Standalone & Host-Independent Design: All wireless functions happen inside the module.
- True Tri-band Wi-Fi 7: Concurrent 2×2 2.4GHz, 5GHz, and 6GHz for superior performance – aggregate throughput of up to 9.334 Gbps
- MLO Without Hassle: Unlock the power of Multi-Link Operation for better throughput, low latency, and enhanced reliability even on non-Qualcomm hosts, removing the need for traditional driver-based implementations that are tightly tied with the host chipset.
- Flexible Configuration: Configure and manage with ease via the command line.
- EasyMesh Capable: EasyMesh support from the module.
- Accelerated Time to Market: Simplifies wireless product development by removing driver development and firmware dependencies.
Designed for Today. Ready for Tomorrow.
As a Qualcomm Authorised Design Centre (ADC) since 2014, Compex brings years of wireless expertise. With JustWiFi⁷™, we’re not just offering a new product; we are introducing a new way to think about Wi-Fi integration.
“JustWiFi⁷™ is more than a product; it’s a step forward,” said Jonathan Ho, Managing Director of Compex Systems Pte Ltd. “We’re giving developers and businesses a way to bring powerful Wi-Fi 7 solutions to market faster without the usual complications.”
JustWiFi⁷™ is ready to power the future of wireless, making Wi-Fi 7 adoption easier, faster, and smarter. If you are looking to add Wi-Fi 7 to your Ethernet-based design without the complications, JustWiFi⁷™ is the solution. To learn more, visit the product page, or contact the company at sales_cnx@compex.com.sg to request samples.
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How much closed source do we want? In this case the answer is just “yes”.
It sounds terrible to have to share your WiFi password with a complete quadcore SoC with own OS just to join the WiFi. Arent the people realizing such terrible things on their own?
This post here have been written over a OpenWiFi FPGA connection.
This sounds great for what it is though. It solves the real issue.
I’d also like to have vice-versa device which emulates Wi-Fi dongle but works over the Ethernet, for embedded devices with specific Wi-Fi USB dongle support only.
This is a complete quadcore SBC on its own with passive cooling needed. Attaching this to something with tiny embedded computing power does not make sense. Then run your embedded code directly also on this quadcore ARM chip – oh, wait, you cant, because its fully closed.
This here is just a bad product. If you need wifi to lan adapter, then take one running ath9k and OpenWrt. Or take the ultimate freedom with OpenWiFi FPGA.
https ://github.com/open-sdr/openwifi
There’s a lot of embedded systems running on different OS, oftentimes outdated. If such device supports regular Ethernet and standard rndis/cdc protocols (which it usually does), you can use this Wi-Fi adapter out of the box, without any additional software and drivers.
Such systems are not necessary tiny.
> It sounds terrible to have to share your WiFi password with a complete quadcore SoC with own OS just to join the WiFi. Arent the people realizing such terrible things on their own?
What? You’re scared of sharing your Wi-Fi password with…the Wi-Fi hardware? Lol.
Anyways, pretty much all modern Wi-Fi cards nowadays have an OS running on some cores, we’re way past “basic firmware”.
It’s a shame there’s still no standardized host controller interface for Wi-Fi like there’s for Bluetooth.
> What? You’re scared of sharing your Wi-Fi password with…the Wi-Fi hardware? Lol.
You did not get it. Its not hardware. Its a full operating system with internet access that is closed source and can do whatever it like. Yes, this operating system providing “internet” to the device where its getting electricity from also have access to the wifi hardware. But that was never my point.
> Anyways, pretty much all modern Wi-Fi cards nowadays have an OS running on some cores, we’re way past “basic firmware”.
Yes, thats the issue. Lets fix this asap. There should not be such a insane huge closed source blobb doing all your network stuff.
As if qualcomm phone modems haven’t been running their own linux? Lmao.