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Linux 7.1 Finally Patches MediaTek's MT76 WiFi Mess

MediaTek MT76 WiFi drivers are getting a massive overhaul in Linux 7.1. New chip support, optimizations, and fixes—finally, maybe your router won't ghost you mid-Zoom.

Open Source Beat Apr 07, 2026 3 min read
Code patches for MediaTek MT76 WiFi driver in Linux kernel repository

⚡ Key Takeaways

  • Linux 7.1 adds MT7902 WiFi 7 support and NPU offloading to MT76 drivers. 𝕏
  • Dozens of optimizations and fixes target throughput, power, and stability issues. 𝕏
  • This upstream push could make MediaTek WiFi viable for routers and laptops. 𝕏
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