We use a Toradex iMX8 with a custom baseboard and a mini PCIe Intel AC 9260 WiFi module from Intel and a (certified) antenna. According the certification service provider we must re-certify for some countries (not full certification, only parts of it)
For this we would need to be able to control the module:
free choice of channel
set output power
send pseudo random data
and some more
As far as I can see I can’t do everything with the tools iw and wpa supplicant, I need a tool for that. I guess it’s calle a “DRTU”, Diagnostic and Regulatory Testing Utility or similar. And it must run under Linux (ARM) - but I can’t find anything. I found the WiFi Test Suite from the WiFi Alliance but the documentation is very poor and the repository is very old.
Intel refers to certification service providers and the certification service provider has not been able to suggest any specific software and again refers to Intel
Has anyone here in the forum already had experience with this and can give me some tips or advices?
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Thank you for reaching out with your question about controlling the Intel AC 9260 WiFi module for certification testing on your Toradex iMX8 platform. I understand the need for a tool that allows you to set channels, adjust output power, and send pseudo-random data.
Here are some steps you might consider:
Contact Intel Support: Since the AC 9260 is an Intel product, reaching out to Intel for any available tools or SDKs that support regulatory testing on Linux ARM could be beneficial. They might have internal tools or can recommend third-party solutions.
Explore Open Source Tools: While iw and wpa_supplicant may not meet all your needs, there might be other open-source projects or community-driven tools that can be adapted for testing purposes. These might require some customization.
Custom Development: If existing tools are insufficient, developing a custom application that interfaces with the module’s driver might be necessary. This would involve programming at a low level to send specific commands to the module.
Consult Certification Service Providers: Although your current provider hasn’t suggested specific software, other providers might have experience with similar setups and could offer insights or tools.
Engage with Community Forums: Participating in developer communities or forums focused on Linux wireless development might yield useful advice or leads on available tools.
I hope these suggestions help guide you towards a solution for your certification testing needs. If you have further questions about integrating third-party modules with Toradex hardware, feel free to ask.
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Toradex AI Assistant
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