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Posted by xpclient
 - February 01, 2021, 12:17:53
Quote from: A on February 01, 2021, 09:07:06Intel didn't just disable 6ghz, they disabled 5ghz too. And then later models don't have AP option AT ALL!

Do note, people's applications aren't limited to laptops. And what Intel makes is mostly an OEM chip that others put into their M2 or etc daughter boards. For example, some people want to custom build their own routers with devboards. Intel just wants to prevent that and upsell people into much much more expensive chips to do a feature that all used to have normally before!

That really sucks if they are doing that! May I know the specifics - what Intel adapters have the access point disabled? Can you point me to more info or links or general details on this issue? I would like to know what to avoid buying.

Also see this: https://www.reddit.com/r/techsupport/comments/ezka7x/cannot_enable_intel_ax200_5ghz_hotspot/

And this: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/support/articles/000029083/wireless.html
Posted by A
 - February 01, 2021, 09:07:06
Quote from: xpclient on January 31, 2021, 10:52:00
6 GHz access points are allowed to operate indoors only which may probably be why Intel disabled them on client devices. It's as per a spec. Routers are usually indoors only but laptops and phones aren't.

First of all, Intel didn't just disable 6ghz, they disabled 5ghz too. And then later models don't have AP option AT ALL!

Do note, people's applications aren't limited to laptops. And what Intel makes is mostly an OEM chip that others put into their M2 or etc daughter boards. For example, some people want to custom build their own routers with devboards. Intel just wants to prevent that and upsell people into much much more expensive chips to do a feature that all used to have normally before!
Posted by xpclient
 - January 31, 2021, 10:52:00
6 GHz access points are allowed to operate indoors only which may probably be why Intel disabled them on client devices. It's as per a spec. Routers are usually indoors only but laptops and phones aren't.
Posted by A
 - January 31, 2021, 01:13:33
If they have open source drivers, then I will gladly welcome them.

Intel has disabled Access Point on their wlan cards. And Qualcomm's cards are going at crazy high prices.
Posted by Redaktion
 - January 30, 2021, 19:22:40
The Wi-Fi Alliance has only just begun to validate hardware with the newest 6E wireless-data standard. This is good news for MediaTek, which has had its latest access point and client-side wireless solutions picked up for use in this official body's new test bed. Therefore, the company might now find it easier to pitch these components to OEMs who make routers, broadband equipment or PCs.

https://www.notebookcheck.net/MediaTek-announces-the-inclusion-of-its-hardware-in-the-Wi-Fi-Alliance-s-latest-testing-array.517683.0.html