[Network stack (TCP/IP)] | [mac80211 subsystem] ← generic 802.11 handling | [Driver] ← hardware‑specific part | [Hardware / Firmware]
802.11n introduced:
iw list | grep -A 10 "Supported interface modes" ethtool -i wlan0 iw dev wlan0 get phy iw phy phy0 info | grep -A 5 "HT capabilities"
To ensure optimal performance and reliability, users should:
While 802.11n NIC drivers are designed to provide reliable wireless connectivity, users may encounter issues, such as: