# Overview
Source: [https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70015-14/topic/introduction.html](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70015-14/topic/introduction.html)
Wi-Fi is a wireless networking technology that uses the IEEE 802.11 protocol. It allows
electronic devices like smartphones, wearables, laptops, desktops, and other consumer
electronics to connect to the Internet without physical cables.
Qualcomm® Linux® provides Wi-Fi functionality, features, and configurable parameters for
developing applications.
In Qualcomm Linux, Wi-Fi functionality is enabled through the ath11k driver. The
system-on-chip (SoC), Wi-Fi chipset, and driver support for the development kits are as
follows:
| Development kit | [Hardware SoCs](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-70015-115/soc.html) | Wi-Fi chipset | Driver support |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Qualcomm RB3 Gen 2 Development Kit | | | ath11k |
| Qualcomm IQ-9100 Beta Evaluation Kit (EVK) | | | ath11k |
[^1^](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70015-14/topic/introduction.html#fnsrc_1) Software support for the WCN6856 chipset will be
provided in a future release.
The Qualcomm connectivity chipset has various components, as shown in the following
figure:
Figure : Qualcomm connectivity chipset block diagram
Last Published: Oct 14, 2024
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