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## SX-PCEAN2 Evaluation

This SX-PCEAN2 is a dual band PCI Express wireless module, featuring two stream MIMO technology and industrial temperature support with throughput up to 300 Mbps. The SX-PCEAN2 is intended to work with the i.MX 6 processor. We have created an evaluation image using the open source ath9k driver. The evaluation image includes the ath9k open source radio driver, supplicant and tools to test the following:

- Advanced Wi-Fi Security
- Data Throughput
- Soft Access Point Mode
- DHCP Server and Client
- Bridge Application
- Wireless LAN Management

 

### Platform Specifics:

| **Platform** |  NXP i.MX 6 Sabre SD Board  |
| --- | --- |
| ** OS** |  Linux, Kernel ver 3.10.53 |
| ** Wireless Driver ** |  Open Source ath9k |

 

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- [SX-PCEAN2i-SP](https://www.arrow.com/en/products/sx-pcean2i-sp/silex-technology-america)
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To get started with the evaluation process of the SX-PCEAN2 with the Freescale Sabre Smart Devices (Sabre-SD) Board. Please download the following and follow the step by step instructions in the user guide.

- [SX-PCEAN2 Evaluation User Guide](https://www.silextechnology.com/hubfs/Resource%20PDF/SX-PCEAN2-Evaluation-with-i-MX6-User-Guide-20151203-140-20130-200A-1.pdf?hsLang=en-us)
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