Wireless Connectivity
A standout characteristic of the RV2 board is its integrated (on-board) Wi-Fi and Bluetooth capabilities, eliminating the need to purchase an additional Wi-Fi card. Additionally, it also comes equipped with two 1GbE ports.
The RV2 board is equipped with the AP6256 Bluetooth/Wi-Fi chip from AMPAK Technology Inc. It also comes with a simple wire-type antenna connected to an onboard IPX connector. Although this arrangement isn’t without its drawbacks, it certainly offers a significant advantage over having no antenna at all. For those looking to enhance their connectivity, investing in a high-quality plastic antenna with SMA connectors is strongly recommended.
Expected bandwidth?
While the RV2 doesn’t offer Wi-Fi 6 which normally exists in high-end boards, its performance is still okay. The Wi-Fi/BT chip is compatible with both 5GHz and 2.4GHz frequencies, ensuring a decent and reliable connection. Using the nmcli tool to assess the network status and here are our results:
| Frequency (MHz) | Channel | Rate (Mbit/s) | Bandwidth (MHz) |
| 2.4 | 1 | 130 | 20 |
| 5.2 | 48 | 540 | 160 |
