Wi-Fi Module
Use the Wi-Fi module settings to select the 802.11 mode and the band, and to enable/disable power save and the verbose Wi-Fi module logging.
802.11 mode
The 802.11 modes (commonly referred to as Wi-Fi standards or generations) are a set of wireless specifications developed by the IEEE organization that dictate how wireless network devices communicate, including their operating frequencies and maximum data speeds. The 802.11 mode parameter controls which specific wireless standards the device is allowed to use for network communication.
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| 802.11 b | Forces the device exclusively onto the legacy 2.4 GHz 11 Mbps standard. |
| 802.11 b/g | Limits the device to standard 2.4 GHz frequencies up to 54 Mbps. |
| 802.11 a/b/g | Restricts communication to older legacy speeds, ignoring high-throughput standards. |
| 802.11 a/b/g/n | Enables legacy speeds up to dual-band Wi-Fi 4, but disables newer Wi-Fi 5 (ac) or Wi-Fi 6 (ax) protocols. |
| 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Configures the device to operate across multiple wireless generations, explicitly unlocking high-speed Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) capabilities while maintaining full backward compatibility. |
Band selection
Select one or more wireless frequencies your device uses to connect to the internet.
Supported Wi-Fi bands:
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| 2.4 GHz | Best for maximum range and penetrating solid obstacles like walls. It operates at lower data speeds and is prone to interference from household items like microwaves and Bluetooth. |
| 5 GHz | Best for high-speed, close-range performance. It provides much faster data rates and less congestion but struggles to pass through thick walls or long distances. |
| 6 GHz | Available on Wi-Fi 6E and Wi-Fi 7 devices. It delivers ultra-fast speeds and minimal latency, though it features the shortest transmission range. |
Power save
If enabled, this setting extends battery life by reducing power usage, but it may lower internet speeds and increase network latency.
MAC randomization
Enables a temporary, random hardware address to protect your privacy and prevent location tracking across wireless networks.
No internet expected
Configures how the device responds when it connects to a Wi-Fi network that lacks outside internet access.
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Don't reconnect | Drops the connection permanently if internet is unavailable and prevents the device from automatically joining this network again. |
| Reconnect (quiet) | Automatically reconnects to the network in the background and suppresses all "No Internet" visual warnings or pop-up alerts. |
Verbose logging
Verbose logging records the maximum amount of information possible about system operations, including routine background events, minor warnings, and full data packets. It provides a highly detailed, step-by-step history of what a program or device is doing in real time.
If enabled, the verbose Wi-Fi module logging increases the Wi-Fi logging level for each wireless network (SSID) you connect to according to its relative received signal strength (RSSI).