hostapd: Speed up Linux WiFi Access Point
- Update (June 2026): Re-tested 2.4GHz AP setup and performed benchmark analysis.
- Update (August 2025): Initial 5GHz AP setup.
It is possible to build a custom WiFi Access Point (AP) using Single Board Computer (SBC) Linux servers. This article outlines the tuning parameters required to optimize AP performance. Through these adjustments, I was able to improve throughput from 8 Mbps to 60 Mbps.