MT76x0u USB Wifi Driver Utility and Wifi Access Point Configuration #1
Description
This zip drive contains scripts for configuring OpenWRT devices with dual-radio capabilities: one radio for mesh networking (HaLow/802.11ah) and another for standard WiFi access point functionality.
Overview
The setup enables:
- Radio 1 (wlan0): HaLow mesh network using Batman-adv for mesh routing
- Radio 2 (wlan1/wlan2): Standard WiFi access point for client connectivity
- Bridged networking to provide internet access to WiFi clients through the mesh
Prerequisites
Hardware Requirements
- OpenWRT-compatible device (tested on Raspberry Pi with bcm2711)
- HaLow (802.11ah) capable radio
- Standard WiFi USB adapter (MT7601U or MT76x0u chipset)
- Ethernet connection for initial setup
Software Requirements
- OpenWRT 23.05.5 or compatible version
- SSH access to the target device
- Docker (for building drivers, if needed)
- Basic Linux command-line tools (ssh, scp)
Network Requirements
- Device must be accessible via SSH
- Initial IP address for device configuration (e.g., 192.168.8.122)
- Internet connectivity for package installation