board-2.bin

pgupta at hindutool.com pgupta at hindutool.com
Tue May 21 00:31:37 PDT 2024 

I have reached out to Compex support about board configuration file, once I hear from them I will update everyone with their response.  I am curious that if such a file exists, why they would not have brought it to my attention.

One more thing, I think when I was able to get the card recognized by ifconfig, I had all the wireless tools installed, and I think nl80211 may also have been on the system. 

Lastly I have a question.  Which repository should we use?

https://git.codelinaro.org/clo/ath-firmware/ath12k-firmware/-/tree/main?ref_type=heads

OR

https://github.com/quic/upstream-wifi-fw/tree/main/ath12k-firmware

and what is the "qdss_trace_config.bin" file located in the upstream-wifi-fw repository?

Prashant



On Tue, 21 May 2024 07:09:48 +0000, david Atkins <david at 3adesign.co.uk> wrote:

>> I have the board files from my supplier, it helped but did not make it work....
>>
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: Ben Greear
>> > Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2024 8:03 AM
>> > To: david Atkins ; pgupta at hindutool.com;
>> > ath12k at lists.infradead.org
>> > Subject: Re: board-2.bin
>> >
>> > On 5/20/24 23:20, david Atkins wrote:
>> > > I do not have them working yet, they show up on latest build but do not
>> > work, I need to do another update as I have seen many changes go through.
>> > >
>> > > David
>> >
>> > Most likely, you need to get the board file(s) from Compex and then get it
>> > added to the board-2.bin file.
>> > In my opinion, this is something that the ath12k folks should be taking care of.
>> >
>> > Thanks,
>> > Ben
>> >
>> > >
>> > >
>> > >> -----Original Message-----
>> > >> From: pgupta at hindutool.com
>> > >> Sent: Monday, May 20, 2024 11:06 PM
>> > >> To: david Atkins ; ath12k at lists.infradead.org
>> > >> Subject: RE: board-2.bin
>> > >>
>> > >> David,
>> > >> My three Compex wifi 7 modules are all Waikiki based. Were you
>> > >> able to get the ath12k driver and firmware to work with them?  If so how?
>> > >> Are you using a custom kernel and custom board?
>> > >>
>> > >>
>> > >> Prashant
>> > >>
>> > >>
>> > >>
>> > >> On Mon, 20 May 2024 18:53:49 +0000, david Atkins
>> > >>
>> > >> wrote:
>> > >>
>> > >>>> Hi,
>> > >>>>
>> > >>>> We have sourced modules from Qualcomm direct "Hamilton" cards
>> > >>>>
>> > >>>> I also have 2x2 Hamilton equivalents and Waikiki from Codico, these
>> > >>>> are 8devcies or compex modules
>> > >>>>
>> > >>>> They sell sample quantities easily online
>> > >>>>
>> > >>>>
>> > >>
>> > https://www.codico.com/en/manufacturers/8devices?pim_brand=8devices#s
>> > >>>> amples
>> > >>>>
>> > >>>> I have 3 setups running, 2 AMD (1 Hamilton 1 WKK) and Intel with
>> > >>>> Hamilton
>> > >>>>
>> > >>>> We are comparing with Intel BE200 as another option
>> > >>>>
>> > >>>> David
>> > >>>>
>> > >>>>> -----Original Message-----
>> > >>>>> From: ath12k On Behalf Of
>> > >>>>> pgupta at hindutool.com
>> > >>>>> Sent: Monday, May 20, 2024 5:59 PM
>> > >>>>> To: kvalo at kernel.org; ath12k at lists.infradead.org
>> > >>>>> Subject: Re: board-2.bin
>> > >>>>>
>> > >>>>> Mr. Valo,
>> > >>>>>
>> > >>>>>
>> > >>>>> Thank you for responding to my email.
>> > >>>>>
>> > >>>>> I purchased a wifi 7 2.4Ghz, 5Ghz, and 6Ghz directly from compex:
>> > >>>>>
>> > >>>>> https://shop.compex.com.sg/products
>> > >>>>>
>> > >>>>>
>> > >>>>> Pair of 6Ghz Wifi 7 (they are only sold as a pair)
>> > >>>>>
>> > >>>>> https://shop.compex.com.sg/product-page/wlw7000e6
>> > >>>>>
>> > >>>>>
>> > >>>>> Pair of 2.4Ghz AND 5Ghz Wifi 7:
>> > >>>>>
>> > >>>>> https://shop.compex.com.sg/product-page/wlw7000e5
>> > >>>>>
>> > >>>>>
>> > >>>>> These are M.2 E-Key and 4x4 MIMO antenna modules, I am building 2
>> > >>>>> routers using Dell R730xd machines. Because I have two 6GHz
>> > >>>>> modules, one will go in each machine. I have some old Compex wifi
>> > >>>>> 5 modules that I will put in one of the servers, while the other
>> > >>>>> server will house NEW 2.4, 5, and 6 Ghz Wifi 7 modules.
>> > >>>>>
>> > >>>>> There is no M.2 E-Key connectors on these machines (as it is
>> > >>>>> generic older generation hardware), so I am using an M.2 E-Key to
>> > >>>>> PCIe riser cable from ADT link to convert the M.2 E-Key to PCIe:
>> > >>>>>
>> > >>>>> https://www.adt.link/product/R15V4.html  (I will need three of
>> > >>>>> these, one for each module)
>> > >>>>>
>> > >>>>>
>> > >>>>> This will allow connection of the wifi module to the PCIe bus.  I
>> > >>>>> specifically chose this machine because it has 3 x16 PCIe 3.0, and
>> > >>>>> 3 x8 Pcie 3.0
>> > >>>>>
>> > >>>>> To maximize throughput, these modules need to be connected to a
>> > >>>>> PCIe 3.0 bus per Compex
>> > >>>>>
>> > >>>>> Because these modules only need a x1 connection to the PCIe bus,
>> > >>>>> all three
>> > >>>>> x8 slots will be used for each of the 3 wifi modules.
>> > >>>>>
>> > >>>>> You can purchase a premade board and wifi module bundle from
>> > >> Compex
>> > >>>>> for around $1200, but used my own server hardware because I wanted
>> > >>>>> to customize my WAN and LAN interfaces, and use all three modules
>> > >>>>> in ONE machine (no pre-made board can do this from what I have
>> > >>>>> researched), so I only purchased the modules only instead of a
>> > >>>>> pre-made
>> > >> board and modules.
>> > >>>>>
>> > >>>>> I have pictures of this evolving setup and there are specific
>> > >>>>> reasons for choosing this machine.  Keep in mind these modules
>> > >>>>> require an external 5V power supply which will be supplied by 5V
>> > >>>>> SATA power connectors - I am still trying to figure this out, but
>> > >>>>> these WiFi 7 modules do come with power connectors soldered onto
>> > >>>>> the board unlike the previous generation where you had to solder
>> > >>>>> on
>> > >> power contacts yourself.
>> > >>>>>
>> > >>>>> If you are interested, I can take pictures for you so that you can
>> > >>>>> see first hand how the setup looks.  I can guarantee the cables
>> > >>>>> work since I am able to detect the wireless modules via lspci and
>> > >>>>> lshw commands as it successfully connects to.. and is powered by...
>> > >>>>> the PCIe bus.  I just cannot get the firmware
>> > >>>>> (board-2.bin) to load.
>> > >>>>>
>> > >>>>> Interestingly, I had brief success with the firmware loading on
>> > >>>>> Ubuntu 23.10, during some trials, but it was one time and I have
>> > >>>>> been unable to recreate this.  I'm not sure what I did to get it to work.
>> > >>>>>
>> > >>>>> One final note, this router is using a server platform as it will
>> > >>>>> house 3 wifi modules (2.4/5/6 wifi 7), a 2x 100GBe ethernet LAN,
>> > >>>>> 4x 10GB LAN (for a separate subnet), 2x 10GB WAN inputs, and 100GB
>> > >>>>> Inifinband connectivity to an Inifiniband switch.  It will also
>> > >>>>> house VMs for reverse proxy and VPN so it had 2x Xeon E5-26790 V4
>> > >>>>> and 128GB DDR4 ECC RAM.  This unit is completely modular and any
>> > >>>>> part can be upgraded at any time. This is why I went with this
>> > >>>>> setup.  All of this is contained in one machine, no separate
>> > >>>>> access point - the wifi is built into the router just like a
>> > >>>>> residential router.  The antennas will be connected directly to
>> > >>>>> the server via u.fl to SMA connectors for each card (each card
>> > >>>>> having 4 antennas for a
>> > >> total of 12 antennas connected to the machine).
>> > >>>>>
>> > >>>>>
>> > >>>>>
>> > >>>>> A few more points, the .zst files appear to be some sort of new
>> > >>>>> compression technology that the stock Ubuntu 24.04 ships with.
>> > >>>>> The files are in this format by default in the WCN directory under
>> > >>>>> /lib/firmware/ath12k.  There are NO .bin files.
>> > >>>>>
>> > >>>>> Also Interestingly, the ath12k driver is also in this format
>> > >>>>> "ath12k.ko.zst" in the modules section and decompressing it to the
>> > >>>>> .ko extension seems to disable the driver. This is confirmed using
>> > >> "modinfo ath12k"
>> > >>>>>
>> > >>>>> Again, sorry for the long winded description.  I work as an
>> > >>>>> Emergency room physician by trade, so I am not always near my
>> > >>>>> machines and can only work on this project in my free time.  This
>> > >> wireless module is the last hurdle.
>> > >>>>>
>> > >>>>> All of this is very confusing compared to the ath10k which seemed
>> > >>>>> so much more straightforward.
>> > >>>>>
>> > >>>>> All the best, and thank you so much for your reply.  I can forward
>> > >>>>> the contacts from compex that I spoke with if you so desire.
>> > >>>>>
>> > >>>>> I wanted to respond to your email as I am grateful you have taken
>> > >>>>> time out of your schedule to reply to my message. I do have some
>> > >>>>> questions regarding the specifics of rebuilding the kernel, but
>> > >>>>> will address that in  a separate email so that noobs like me won't
>> > >>>>> have to
>> > >> go through this.
>> > >>>>>
>> > >>>>> I have been following your github every since ath10k a few years
>> > >>>>> back, and your firmware was instrumental in helping me get my home
>> > >>>>> wired/wifi router project off the ground.  My current wifi router
>> > >>>>> is actually a desktop using mini-pcie wifi modules attached
>> > >>>>> directly to the
>> > >> desktop PCIe bus.
>> > >>>>>
>> > >>>>> Prashant Gupta MD/MPH
>> > >>>>>
>> > >>>>>
>> > >>>>> On Mon, 20 May 2024 12:54:18 +0300, Kalle Valo wrote:
>> > >>>>>
>> > >>>>>>> "pgupta at hindutool.com" writes:
>> > >>>>>>>
>> > >>>>>>>> I have been reading through the various posts, and while I
>> > >>>>>>>> found someone who reported the exact same problem, I was
>> > unable
>> > >>>>>>>> to find a response from anyone who could present a solution
>> > >>>>>>>>
>> > >>>>>>>> I have a Compex WLW7000E6
>> > >>>>>>>
>> > >>>>>>> Any recommendations from where it would be easiest to order such
>> > >>>>> board?
>> > >>>>>>> I'm based in Europe and would like to get one.
>> > >>>>>>>
>> > >>>>>>> Is the board otherwise plug&play to an M.2 E-key slot or does it
>> > >>>>>>> need something special?
>> > >>>>>>>
>> > >>>>>>>> and am using the latest kernel version 6.8.0-31-generic (ubuntu
>> > >>>>>>>> 24.04
>> > >>>>>>>> LTS)
>> > >>>>>>>
>> > >>>>>>> BTW in general we don't support distro kernels:
>> > >>>>>>>
>> > >>>>>>> https://linux-regtracking.leemhuis.info/post/frequent-reasons-wh
>> > >>>>>>> y-lin
>> > >>>>>>> ux-kernel-bug-reports-are-ignored/#your-kernel-was-apparently-bu
>> > >>>>>>> ilt-b y-a-linux-distributor-or-hardware-vendor
>> > >>>>>
>> > >>>>>>>
>> > >>>>>>>> Despite having the requisite files in
>> > >>>>> /lib/firmware/ath12k/QCN9274/hw2.0:
>> > >>>>>>>>
>> > >>>>>>>> -rw-r--r-- 1 root root 8241152 May 19 23:47 amss.bin
>> > >>>>>>>> -rw-r--r-- 1 root root 2821564 May 20 00:03 amss.bin.zst
>> > >>>>>>>> -rw-r--r-- 1 root root 382856 May 20 00:03 board-2.bin
>> > >>>>>>>> -rw-r--r-- 1 root root   21517 May 20 00:03 board-2.bin.zst
>> > >>>>>>>> -rw-r--r-- 1 root root  421888 May 19 23:47 m3.bin
>> > >>>>>>>> -rw-r--r-- 1 root root  139662 May 20 00:03 m3.bin.zst
>> > >>>>>>>> -rw-r--r-- 1 root root   10699 May 20 00:03 Notice.txt.zst
>> > >>>>>>>> -rw-r--r-- 1 root root   24310 May 19 23:47 regdb.bin
>> > >>>>>>>> -rw-r--r-- 1 root root    3187 May 19 23:47 regdb.bin.zst
>> > >>>>>>>>
>> > >>>>>>>> I continue to receive the following errors:
>> > >>>>>>>>
>> > >>>>>>>> [    5.885930] ath12k_pci 0000:83:00.0: BAR 0 [mem
>> > >>>>>>>> 0xc8000000-0xc81fffff 64bit]: assigned [    5.886287]
>> > >>>>>>>> ath12k_pci
>> > >>>>>>>> 0000:83:00.0: MSI vectors: 16 [    5.886294] ath12k_pci
>> > >>>>>>>> 0000:83:00.0: Hardware name: qcn9274 hw2.0 [    6.745247]
>> > >>>>>>>> ath12k_pci 0000:83:00.0: memory type 10 not supported [
>> > >>>>>>>> 6.750101] ath12k_pci 0000:83:00.0: chip_id 0x0 chip_family 0xb
>> > >>>>>>>> board_id 0xff soc_id 0x401a2200 [    6.750110] ath12k_pci
>> > >>>>>>>> 0000:83:00.0: fw_version 0x10098b57 fw_build_timestamp
>> > >>>>>>>> 2022-09-19
>> > >>>>>>>> 18:18 fw_build_id
>> > >>>>>>>> QC_IMAGE_VERSION_STRING=WLAN.WBE.1.0-02903-
>> > >>>>> QCAHKSWPL_SILICONZ-1
>> > >>>>>>>> [    6.761065] ath12k_pci 0000:83:00.0: failed to fetch board
>> > >>>>>>>> data for
>> > >>>>>>>> bus=pci,qmi-chip-id=0,qmi-board-id=255 from
>> > >>>>>>>> ath12k/QCN9274/hw2.0/board-2.bin [    6.761212] ath12k_pci
>> > >>>>>>>> 0000:83:00.0: failed to fetch board-2.bin or board.bin from
>> > >>>>>>>> QCN9274/hw2.0 [    6.761247] ath12k_pci 0000:83:00.0: qmi
>> > >>>>>>>> failed to load bdf:
>> > >>>>>>>> [    6.761250] ath12k_pci 0000:83:00.0: qmi failed to load
>> > >>>>>>>> board data file:-2
>> > >>>>>>>
>> > >>>>>>> This means that board-2.bin is missing the board file for your device.
>> > >>>>>>> For AP devices like QCN9274 board files handling is difficult,
>> > >>>>>>> usually Device Tree is the only way to get automatic board file
>> > >>>>>>> loading
>> > >>>>> working.
>> > >>>>>>>
>> > >>>>>>> Did you get any software with your the board? Do you know if the
>> > >>>>>>> board is calibrated or not?
>> > >>>>>>>
>> > >>>>>>> Can you run:
>> > >>>>>>>
>> > >>>>>>> find /lib/firmware/ath12k/ -type f | xargs md5sum
>> > >>>>>>>
>> > >>>>>>> Also read:
>> > >>>>>>>
>> > >>>>>>> https://wireless.wiki.kernel.org/en/users/drivers/ath12k/bugrepo
>> > >>>>>>> rt
>> > >>>>>
>> > >>>>>>>
>> > >>>>>>>> but he zst files were copied over from the WCN7850 directory.
>> > >>>>>>>
>> > >>>>>>> I do not know what these zst files are. And don't copy anything
>> > >>>>>>> from
>> > >>>>>>> WCN7850 directory, the files are not compatible. The best is to
>> > >>>>>>> run 'make install' within ath12k-firmware.git repository,
>> > >>>>>>> manually fixing files will end up into problems.
>> > >>>>>>>
>> > >>>>>>> --
>> > >>>>>>> https://patchwork.kernel.org/project/linux-wireless/list/
>> > >>>>>
>> > >>>>>>>
>> > >>>>>>> https://wireless.wiki.kernel.org/en/developers/documentation/sub
>> > >>>>>>> mitti
>> > >>>>>>> ngpatches
>> >
>> >
>> > --
>> > Ben Greear
>> > Candela Technologies Inc http://www.candelatech.com

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