Wi-Fi 6E Not Supported on Client Linux Operating System

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Symptômes

Wi-Fi 6E Not Supported on Client Linux OS

 

Wi-Fi 6E is a new generation of Wi-Fi technology which distinguishes forthcoming Wi-Fi 6 devices that are capable of 6GHz spectrum that may soon be made available by regulators around the world. The new technologies offer higher performance, lower latency and faster data rates

To enable this feature, you need check below items are available:

  • 6Ghz band has been opened by your country or region’s regulator
  • Your wireless module on your PC supports Wi-Fi 6E
  • Your Wi-Fi router supports Wi-Fi 6E
  • You operating system supports Wi-Fi 6E

Following Linux OS (Ubuntu 20.04, RHEL 8.4, Kylin V10 series) shipping on Dell personal computers does not support Wi-Fi 6E. Support is expected in later Linux OS versions.

 

Table 1 - Wi-Fi 6E WLAN Supported Readiness

WLAN Module WLAN Model Current Support Country/Region (as of March 2023)
Intel Wireless Module AX210, AX211 USA, South Korea, UAE, El Salvador, Peru, Guatemala, Costa Rica, EU, Brazil, UK Honduras, Chile, Canada, Laos, Malaysia, Holy See (Vatican), Saint Kitts and Nevis, Jordan, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Morocco, Mongolia, Hong-Kong, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, Japan
AX411 USA, South Korea, UAE, El Salvador, Peru, Guatemala, Costa Rica, EU, Brazil, UK Honduras, Chile, Canada, Laos, Malaysia, Holy See (Vatican), Saint Kitts and Nevis, Jordan, Azerbaijan, Armenia, Morocco, Mongolia, Hong-Kong, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino
Qualcomm Wireless Module WCN6856 USA

 

Affected OS

  • Ubuntu 20.04; Kylin V10 Series; RHEL 8.4

Affected Systems

  • Platforms Ship with Wireless module which has Wi-Fi 6E capability

 

Table 2 - Affected Platforms and Models

Platform Model
OptiPlex
  • OptiPlex AIO 7410
  • OptiPlex AIO Plus 7410
  • OptiPlex Tower Plus 7010
  • OptiPlex Tower 7010
  • OptiPlex SFF Plus 7010
  • OptiPlex SFF 7010
  • OptiPlex Micro Plus 7010
  • OptiPlex Micro 7010
  • OptiPlex 3000 Thin Client
Mobile Precision
  • Precision 3580
  • Precision 3581
  • Precision 3480
  • Precision 7680
  • Precision 7780
Fixed Precision
  • Precision 7865 Tower
  • Precision 3660 Tower
  • Precision 3260
  • Precision 3460 SFF
Latitude
  • Latitude 5340
  • Latitude 5440
  • Latitude 5540
  • Latitude 7340
  • Latitude 7440
  • Latitude 7640
  • Latitude 3340
  • Latitude 3440
  • Latitude 3540
XPS
  • XPS 9320
  • XPS 9315

 


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Cause

New security methods are required to be adapted on wpa_suulicant and new wpa_supplicant which implements key negotiation with a WPA Authenticator and optionally control roaming and IEEE 802.11 authentication and association of the WLAN driver.


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Résolution

Wi-Fi 6E is not supported in the Linux OS (Ubuntu 20.04, RHEL 8.4, Kylin V10 series). Wi-Fi 6E is expected to be supported in later generations of Linux OS with the latest kernel and firmware.

Update Ubuntu to 22.04

 
Note: Wi-Fi 6E will function properly if the Country, system hardware, Software, BIOS and etc support it.


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Produits concernés

Wireless Networking, Operating Systems
Propriétés de l’article
Numéro d’article: 000193252
Type d’article: Solution
Dernière modification: 22 avr. 2025
Version:  12
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