What are the main MediaTek MT76 improvements in Linux 7.1?

New MT7902 support, MLO beacons, NPU offload for MT7996, EEPROM for MT799x, plus 50+ fixes.

Will Linux 7.1 fix my MT76 WiFi dropouts?

Probably. Stability patches target common flakes, but test your chip — MT7921 sees big wins.

When does Linux 7.1 release?

Merge window now; stable around late September 2024.

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.

theAIcatchup Apr 07, 2026 3 min read 28 views

Code patches for MediaTek MT76 WiFi driver in Linux kernel repository

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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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