How to enable Wi-Fi interface, configure Wi-Fi hotspot and how to enhance its signal strength on G33M i.MX8M SMARC SOM?

With G33M tested and validated Wi-Fi using the binaries shared through FTP.

Enable Wi-Fi Interface:
After executing the following command:
modprobe moal mod_para=nxp/wifi_mod_para.conf

Please ensure that the service is started:
systemctl start connman.service

Verify the service status using:
systemctl status connman.service

Configure Wi-Fi Hotspot:

To configure the Wi-Fi as a hotspot (Access Point), kindly refer to software user guide.

For setting a custom SSID (network name) and password, please follow the steps below:

1. Open the configuration file:

```

/etc/hostapd.conf

```

2. Update the parameters as follows:

Replace:

```

ssid=test

```

With:

```

ssid=<your_ssid>

wpa=2

wpa_key_mgmt=WPA-PSK

rsn_pairwise=CCMP

wpa_passphrase=<your_password>

```

Replace `<your_ssid>` with your desired network name and `<your_password>` with a valid password (minimum 8 characters).

Enhance Wi-Fi Signal Strength:

If the signal range is low, it is expected when no antenna is connected to the module. To improve the range, it is recommended to use a proper antenna. Using an external antenna can significantly enhance the connectivity. iWave suggests using an antenna with part number 2042811150 (204281), which can typically provide a range of approximately 10 to 30 meters.
Please connect the antenna to the ANT1 port on the SOM for proper operation.

Kindly note that the actual range may vary depending on environmental factors such as obstacles, interference, and placement.

Please integrate the antenna and verify the performance.

The above specified antenna can be purchased from the below link,

https://www.digikey.com/en/products/detail/molex/2042811150/9352394?msockid=11f7a601ead561351627b124eb0460df

For further inquiries, please get in touch with mktg@iwave-global.com

Please find the detailed G33M product information in the below link,