Hey there, are you having trouble setting up 2.4GHz and 5GHz WiFi networks using OpenWRT 23.05.5 on FriendlyElec NanoPi R5S with a USB 3.0 Panda Wireless PAU0FAXE3000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6E? Look no further! This article will cover all the key concepts and provide you with a detailed context on how to resolve this issue.
Introduction
FriendlyElec NanoPi R5S is a powerful and cost-effective single-board computer (SBC) that supports OpenWRT, a popular and customizable Linux-based operating system for network devices. The USB 3.0 Panda Wireless PAU0FAXE3000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6E adapter allows the NanoPi R5S to support Wi-Fi on 2.4GHz and 5GHz bands. However, some users have reported issues while trying to set up both networks simultaneously.
Understanding the Issue
The root cause of this issue is that the USB WiFi adapter is only capable of operating in one frequency band at a time. Furthermore, the driver used in OpenWRT does not support concurrent operation on both bands.
WiFi Driver Limitations
The USB WiFi adapter uses the mt7921 driver in OpenWRT, which does not support concurrent operations. It means that you can only use either 2.4GHz or 5GHz band at a time.
Working with a Single Band
To work around this limitation, you can choose to enable either the 2.4GHz or 5GHz band based on your network requirements. For instance, if you need to set up a network for IoT devices that work better on the 2.4GHz band, you can choose to disable the 5GHz band.
Setting Up the WiFi Network
You can follow these steps to set up your WiFi network:
Accessing the Network Interface
Access the NanoPi R5S web interface by navigating to http://192.168.1.1 using your web browser.
Configuring the Wireless Network
1. Navigate to Network > Wireless.
2. Click on the Scan button to scan for nearby WiFi networks.
3. Identify the WiFi network you want to connect and click on the Add button.
4. Configure the WiFi network settings, including the network name, password, security, and WiFi band (2.4GHz or 5GHz).
5. Save and apply the configuration changes.
Reference
- OpenWRT Project: https://openwrt.org/
- FriendlyElec NanoPi R5S: https://www.friendlyarm.com/products/539
- USB 3.0 Panda Wireless PAU0FAXE3000 Tri-Band Wi-Fi 6E: https://www.pandawifi.com/products/pa-u0faxe3000
To summarize, if you’re looking to set up both 2.4GHz and 5GHz frequency bands using OpenWRT 23.05.5 on FriendlyElec NanoPi R5S USB 3.0 Panda Wireless PAU0F