A GitHub project demonstrates repurposing a MediaTek-based WiFi 7 router (Linksys W1700K) into a software-defined radio receiver capable of 320 Msps sampling. The technique leverages the router's WiFi 7 chip hardware directly for SDR applications, bypassing normal wireless networking firmware.
Background
Software-defined radio (SDR) projects commonly repurpose USB dongles and dedicated hardware. This project extends the concept to WiFi 7 router silicon, achieving notably high sample rates thanks to modern wireless PHY capabilities.
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- Hacker News (RSS)
- Published
- Oct 12, 2026 at 08:41 PM
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- 6.0 / 10