Re: [PATCH v10 0/2] wifi: mwifiex: add code to support host mlme

From: Marcel Holtmann
Date: Thu Apr 18 2024 - 02:58:13 EST


Hi David,

> With host mlme:
> Tested-by: <rafael.beims@xxxxxxxxxxx> #Verdin AM62 IW416 SD
> Without host mlme:
> Tested-by: Francesco Dolcini <francesco.dolcini@xxxxxxxxxxx> # 88W8997-SD
>
> This series add host based MLME support to the mwifiex driver, this
> enables WPA3 support in both client and AP mode.
> To enable WPA3, a firmware with corresponding V2 Key API support is
> required.
> The feature is currently only enabled on NXP IW416 (SD8978), and it
> was internally validated by NXP QA team. Other NXP Wi-Fi chips
> supported in current mwifiex are not affected by this change.

I am a bit confused here. If this is just for WPA3 support, then wasn’t
this suppose to be solved with external_auth support?

Regards

Marcel