Acelink EW-7955MAC
Acelink EW-7955M AC
Availability: new
Manuf (OEM/ODM): Edimax EW-7955MAC v1.0
FCC approval date: 22 February 2017
Country of manuf.: China
Interface: Mini PCIe (oversized)
Form factor tags: module
ID: 168c:0046  (1 addl. devices) 
Windows: PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_0046
FCC ID: 2AGR9KPWL0300
WI1 chip1: Qualcomm Atheros QCA9984
Additional chips
5GHz High Power Amplifier;Skyworks;SKY85405-11;;4;
Probable Linux driver
unknown
PCI ID not yet observed in any mainline kernel /
this list (note: outdated)
(see also passys)
Windows driver
possibly see ath-drivers.eu
Antenna connector: U.FL
an+ac, 4x4:4
has accessible UART
OUI: none specified
| FCC ID | |
|---|---|
| Acelink EW-7944MAC | 2AGR9KPWL0300 | 
| Acelink EW-7955MN | 2AGR9KPWL0300 | 
| Kpnetworks KPWL-300 | 2AGR9KPWL0300 | 
| Chip1 brand | Chip2 brand | |
|---|---|---|
| Acelink EW-7955MAC | Qualcomm Atheros | |
| Acelink EW-7955MN | Qualcomm Atheros | 
For a list of all currently documented Qualcomm Atheros (QCA) chipsets with specifications, see Qualcomm Atheros.
4T4R 802.11a/n/ac 5GHz Single-Band Mini PCIe Module
FCC ID: 2AGR9KPWL0300 (02/22/2017) - Kpnetworks KPWL-300
- Acelink EW-7955MAC 4T4R 802.11an/ac Qualcomm Atheros QCA9984
 
- Likely used for wireless AC clients (4x SKY85405-11 PAM, black PCB)
 - "1244-00001046-50Z_ES" and "P/C=F64-113" is silkscreened on the board.
 
- Acelink EW-7944MAC 4T4R 802.11an/ac Qualcomm Atheros QCA9990
 
- Likely used for dedicated backhaul among access points.
 
- Acelink EW-7955MN 4T4R 802.11bgn Qualcomm Atheros QCA9984
 
- Likely used for wireless N clients (2x Qualcomm Edison QFE1922 PAM)
 - "1244-00001407-50Z_ES" and "1628" is silkscreened on the blue board.
 
Product Overview
- Acelink EW-7955MAC 802.11ac 5GHz Solution:
 
- Acelink EW-7955MAC is an 802.11an/ac 5GHz Single-Band Mini PCI express module
 - based on Qualcomm Atheros QCA9984 chipset and Skyworks power amplifier.
 - It supports 4T4R (4x4) technology, which runs up to 1.73Gbps (11ac VHT80 MCS9).
 - The EW-7955MAC supports 20/40/80MHz and 256-QAM to maximize bandwidth efficiency.
 
- Secure Wireless Connection:
 
- Incorporated with advanced security encryption, such as 64/128-bits WEP, WPA,
 - WPA2, and 802.1x, it helps prevent users’ devices from malicious attacks.
 
Specifications
- Host Interface: Mini PCIe
 - Standard: 802.11an/ac
 - Chipset: Qualcomm Atheros QCA9984
 - Amplifiers: 4x 5GHz RF PAM Skyworks SKY85405
 - Operating Frequency: ISM band: 5.150~5.825GHz
 - Operation Channels:
 
- 5GHz: Country dependent for the following ranges:
 - 36, 40, 44, 48, 52, 56, 60, 64, 100, 104, 108, 112, 116,
 - 120, 124, 128, 132, 136, 140, 149, 153, 157, 161, 165
 
- Data Rates: 802.11a: 6-54Mbps
 
- 802.11n: MCS031, 802.11ac: VHT80 MCS09
 
- Antenna Connectors: 4x iPEX (U.FL)
 
- Connectors reserved for 5GHz antenna
 
- Operating Voltage: DC 5V
 - Power Consumption:
 
- Continue TX : 8.84W
 - Continue RX: 4.5W
 
- Dimensions: 48mm x 73mm
 
See also
- Acelink EW-7956MAC - 4T4R Wireless 802.11an/ac 1.73Gbps PCIe Module
 - Acelink EW-7955MAC - Wireless PCIe Module • PPage
 
- 5GHz 4T4R 802.11an/ac (1734 Mbps) - supports 20/40/80MHz and 256-QAM
 - Qualcomm Atheros QCA9984, Skyworks SKY85405 Front End Module
 
- Acelink EW-7944MAC - 4T4R 802.11an/ac Qualcomm Atheros QCA9990
 - Acelink EW-7955MN - Wireless PCIe Module • PPage
 
- 2.4GHz 4T4R 802.11bgn (800 Mbps) - supports 20/40MHz and 256-QAM
 - Qualcomm Atheros QCA9984, Qualcomm Edison QFE1922 Front End Module
 
- Acelink EW-7288AC - Wireless Range Extender • PPage
 
- 5GHz 1T1R 802.11an/ac (150/433 Mbps) - Realtek RTL8881AM