---
name: "mwlfw"
section: "4"
platform: "freebsd"
package: "base"
version: "16.0-CURRENT-20261027-61c70dc16a79"
release: "FreeBSD 16.0-CURRENT (2026-10-27)"
platforms: ["freebsd"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/mwlfw"
---

# mwlfw(4)

Firmware Module for Marvell 88W8363 Wireless driver

## NAME

**mwlfw** – Firmware Module for Marvell 88W8363 Wireless driver

## SYNOPSIS

To compile this module into the kernel, place the following line in your kernel configuration file:

**device mwlfw**

Alternatively, to load the driver as a module at boot time, place the following line in [loader.conf(5)](/loader.conf/5.md):

```
mwlfw_load="YES"
```

## DESCRIPTION

This module provides access to firmware sets for the Marvell 88W8363 IEEE 802.11n wireless adapters. It may be statically linked into the kernel, or loaded as a module.

## SEE ALSO

[mwl(4)](/mwl/4.md), [firmware(9)](/firmware/9.md)