Why can't I use 88W8801 with MCUXpresso SDK 25.03.00 or later?

Shuhei_D · ‎07-30-2025

Hello,

I want to connect the EVK-LILY-W131 (88W8801) to the i.MXRT1170 EVK and run the Wi-Fi example.

Why are macros for the EVK-LILY-W131 (88W8801) available up to MCUXpresso SDK 24.12.00, but not in 25.03.00 and later?

I've attached a link to the relevant document.

https://mcuxpresso.nxp.com/mcuxsdk/latest/html/_static/wireless/UM11442-NXP-Wi-Fi-and-Bluetooth-Demo...

Gavin_Jia · ‎07-30-2025

Hi @Shuhei_D ,

Thanks for your interest in NXP MIMXRT series!

I've consulted with my colleagues on the wifi team and the current advice is that older versions of the SDK are supported, but newer versions are no longer recommended. However you can still manually port the 88W8801 into a newer version.

Best regards,
Gavin

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Gavin_Jia · ‎07-30-2025

Hi @Shuhei_D ,

Thanks for your interest in NXP MIMXRT series!

I've consulted with my colleagues on the wifi team and the current advice is that older versions of the SDK are supported, but newer versions are no longer recommended. However you can still manually port the 88W8801 into a newer version.

Best regards,
Gavin