ar9170.fw#
This page is for the ar9170 open firmware. ar9170.fw is the firmware forthe Atheros 802.11n USB chipset (AR9170). It was released by Atherosunder the GPLv2 License with a lot of contributions made by thecommunity. The firmware is maintained by the community.
This is NOT the same firmware as the one released officially by Atherosin a binary form under a restrictive license. If you are just looking todownload a ready-to-use firmware, please see the page for thear9170 driver for the links and instructions.
Get the source#
You can get the source code from:
http://git.sipsolutions.net/ar9170-fw.git
Toolchain#
You will need an SH2 toolchain, ar9170 firmware git tree allows you tobuild your own toolchain on the fly.
Build and install#
makesudo make install
releases#
No official releases have been made yet as the source code was justreleased, a lot of cleanup is currently being done on the code. Thefirmware is still usable though if you compile it.
status#
This firmware should get you connected with 802.11n networks and withnetworks requiring encryptions. At this point the firmware just worksbut could use enhancements.
bug reports#
Bug reports are probably immature to report at this point, but feel freeto give it a spin and let us know how it is going on thelinux-wireless IRC channel.
patches#
Patches should be sent to thelinux-wireless mailing list.