# Getting started

Source: [https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70017-14/topic/get_started.html](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70017-14/topic/get_started.html)

This information describes the prerequisites to bring up WLAN functionality, such as
            setting up a Secure Socket Shell (SSH) connection and verifying and storing the Media
            Access Control (MAC) address. Before you begin, see [Qualcomm Linux Build Guide](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-70017-254/introduction.html) for common
            infrastructure setup and build workflows.

## Set up UART/SSH

Source: [https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70017-14/topic/get_started.html](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70017-14/topic/get_started.html)

### About this task

To set up debug Universal Asynchronous Receiver/Transmitter (UART) and Wi-Fi, and to
                connect to SSH, see  [Log in using SSH](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/topics/80-70017-254/how_to.html#use-ssh).

Note: When using the Secure Copy Protocol (SCP) to transfer files
                to or from a device, a password prompt appears. Enter `oelinux123` in
                the password field.

## Set WLAN MAC address

Source: [https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70017-14/topic/get_started.html](https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70017-14/topic/get_started.html)

Consider the following points regarding the WLAN MAC address:

- By default, the factory writes the WLAN MAC address in the one-time
                        programmable (OTP) memory of the network card.

    You can modify the MAC address using the following commands, if required. In
                        these commands, replace `wlanX` with the interface index name
                        0 or 1. For example, `wlan0` or `wlan1`.

        ifconfig wlanX down
        ifconfig wlanX hw ether xx:xx:xx:xx:xx:xx
        ifconfig wlanX upCopy to clipboard
- The MAC address that you set persists until a reboot or the next power cycle and
                    takes precedence over the factory-set MAC address stored in OTP memory.

Last Published: Dec 17, 2024

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