Testing configuration of low-power wifi adhoc networks on Jetson Orin Nano.

Test scripts, testing mesh mode.

• sudo apt install iw wireless-tools
• sudo ./iwup.sh
• python3 ping.py

Configuration Attempts

1. First Steps:

• Tried with Jetson SDK Desktop at first: https://developer.nvidia.com/embedded/jetpack-sdk-60
• Disabled network manager service to avoid fighting configurations.
• Result: Onboard Realtek wifi hardware/drivers report adhoc (ibss) available, but commands failed silently.

2. Eliminating OS/Drivers Setup:

• Update BIOS
• Flash ubuntu server 22 for Jetso Orin Nano: https://ubuntu.com/download/nvidia-jetson
• sudo apt dist-upgrade
• sudo reboot
• https://pages.ubuntu.com/rs/066-EOV-335/images/Ubuntu_22.04_for_NVIDIA_Jetson_Orin_Instructions.pdf
• sudo apt install nvidia-tegra drivers per doc above “Install NVIDIA proprietary software”
• Result: Onboard Realtek wifi hardware/drivers report adhoc (ibss) available, but commands failed silently.

3. New NIC Hardware Try:

• Some links for linux-friendly adapters, including second link of 802.11s mesh point compatible ones:
  • https://github.com/morrownr/USB-WiFi/blob/main/home/USB_WiFi_Adapters_that_are_supported_with_Linux_in-kernel_drivers.md#n150---usb-2---24-ghz-wifi-4
  • https://github.com/phillymesh/802.11s-adapters
• Added Panda wifi USB adapter: https://www.amazon.com/Panda-Ultra-150Mbps-Wireless-Adapter/dp/B00762YNMG
• Result: USB Panda wifi hardware/drivers report adhoc (ibss) and mesh available, both sets of commands worked.