v3.2.2 - WLPC Prague 2024
This release, also known as the WLPC 2024 Prague image, supports the following hardware models:
Check out the feature comparison and instructions for flashing SD cards.
Here is the list of all supported Wi-Fi adapters
Important
Changelog
New
- Linux Kernel 6.10.14
- Adds support for Wi-Fi 7 using the Intel BE200 M.2 wireless module (WLAN Pi M4+, M42 using adapter, Pro)
- Adds CLI notification to the MOTD screen when a new package and WLAN Pi image becomes available for download
- Screen uses a significantly faster refresh rate
- Screen and buttons are now much more responsive
- Server mode is non-persistent. A safety feature automatically switches the Server mode off at the next reboot. If you prefer using your WLAN Pi in Server mode permanently, you can do so by executing
sudo systemctl disable wlanpi-server-nonpersistence.service - Improves model detection and automatic startup configuration
- Updates wireless-regdb (2024.07.04-1)
- Updates MediaTek Wi-Fi firmware files (2024-09-22)
- Updates Intel firmware files (Version 92)
- (FPMS) Adds new Apps > Profiler > Start Other menu with custom Profiler startup channel options
- (FPMS) Adds option to rotate the display for those wishing to stand the WLAN Pi M4/M4+/R4 upside down. Simply head over to System > Settings > Rotate Display
- (wlanpi-core) package provides new APIs for the following (Postman collection available)
- API call to get Wi-Fi scans
- API call to connect adapter to Wi-Fi and set as the default route
- API call to read out the current Wi-Fi connection status
- API call to read out network info (IP, LLDP, etc) (Same as Network Info page in FPMS)
- API call to read out device information (Various info from across FPMS home screen and stats pages)
- API call to check and manage Bluetooth (Same as Bluetooth page in FPMS)
- API call to read out utilities (Reachability, connected devices, UFW) (Same as Utilities page in FPMS)
Fixes
- (FPMS) Fixes the "white screen of death" issue when the screen backlight is on but no content is displayed
- (FPMS) Fixes Profiler start options to display an error if Profiler fails to start
- (Profiler) Fixes a crash in OUI profiling (caused by certain Wi-Fi 7 clients)
Known Issues
- Librespeed may report Download and Upload speeds lower than expected.
- (WLAN Pi R4) Bluetooth does not work on the R4 platform with the MT7921AU USB Wi-Fi adapter like Comfast CF-951/CF-953.
- (WLAN Pi M4/R4) The MT7921K (M.2) or MT7921AU (USB) Wi-Fi modules can't connect to 6 GHz APs above channel 101. They can still scan and discover APs using channel 101 or higher. The issue only impacts association.
- (WLAN Pi Pro) OTG functionality does not work with M series Macs. A workaround is connecting the WLAN Pi Pro via USB-A through a USB-C hub. For example, M1 Mac <-C-> USB-C hub (with USB-A ports) <-A-> USB-A to USB-C cable or adapter <-C-> USB-C on the top port of the WLAN Pi Pro.
- (WLAN Pi M4) External USB MediaTek adapters may cause the WLAN Pi M4/M4+ to hang and are not correctly recognised as WLAN interfaces. As a workaround, update the wlanpi-misc-firmware package using
sudo apt update && sudo apt install wlanpi-misc-firmware -y. This issue doesn't impact WLAN Pi R4. - Bluetooth radio doesn't work when the WLAN Pi M4+ USB mode switch is in the device "D" (OTG mode) position. This is expected as the USB lanes are disconnected in this mode.
Notes
1 Raspberry Pi 5 is not supported. There is no real need for extra performance. Raspberry Pi 5 also requires the new Raspberry Pi OS Bookworm distribution which involves a significant development effort.
2 A custom M.2 adapter is required to install the Intel BE200 module in the WLAN Pi M4.
Be Kind
Be kind to one another and enjoy this release!
Credits
Massive thanks to @adriangranados, @bentumbler, @jolla, @jiribrejcha, @joshschmelzle, and @nickjvturner for their contributions and testing!
