# Qualcomm Linux Wi-Fi documentation Provides information about Qualcomm^®^ Linux^®^ Wi-Fi functionalities and parameters required for developing applications. ## Overview Overview Learn about Wi-Fi technology, driver support for development kits and connectivity chipset components. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70030-14/topic/introduction.html#introduction Wi-Fi features Learn about the capabilities of the Wi-Fi functionality. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70030-14/topic/introduction.html#wi-fi-features1 ## Set up Wi-Fi Prerequisites Verify whether the prerequisites required for the Wi-Fi setup are completed. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70030-14/topic/get_started.html#get-started Set up UART/SSH Enable UART/SSH and connect to the device. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70030-14/topic/get_started.html#set-up-wifi-new Set MAC address Configure the WLAN MAC address of your device. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70030-14/topic/get_started.html#set-mac-address ## Architecture Wi-Fi software architecture Learn about the key components for the Wi-Fi architecture. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70030-14/topic/wlan_sw_overview.html#wlan-sw-overview ath11k driver software architecture Learn about the Wi-Fi software architecture with ath11k driver and its components. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70030-14/topic/wlan_sw_overview.html#concept-ay4-l2s-kcc-navyanka-08-17-24-2243-23-360 Wi-Fi software Learn about source code locations of the ath11k driver components. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70030-14/topic/Check_WLAN_host_and_SS_platform_driver_source_codes.html#bvc1569159747557 ## Configuration Configure Wi-Fi Set up and configure Wi-Fi. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70030-14/topic/Set_up_and_configure_WLAN_connection.html#gdi1569159735635 Start the Wi-Fi subsystem Enable a wpa\_supplicant for Wi-FI protected access (WPA). https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70030-14/topic/Set_up_and_configure_WLAN_connection.html#verify-wifi-ss-start Scan for Wi-Fi access points Perform a Wi-Fi scan to find APs through the nmcli command line tool. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70030-14/topic/Set_up_and_configure_WLAN_connection.html#scan-wifi Set up a Wi-Fi station Establish a wireless connection through the nmcli command line tool. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70030-14/topic/Set_up_and_configure_WLAN_connection.html#set-up-wi-fi-station Set up a Wi-Fi hotspot Set up a Wi-Fi hotspot in SoftAP mode. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70030-14/topic/Set_up_and_configure_WLAN_connection.html#set-up-wi-fi-hotspot Stop a Wi-Fi hotspot Stop a Wi-Fi hotspot. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70030-14/topic/Set_up_and_configure_WLAN_connection.html#stop-wi-fi-hotspot ## Debug Debug Wi-Fi issues Enable logging to debug Wi-Fi issues. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70030-14/topic/report_a_w_fi_issue_to_qualcomm.html#report-a-w-fi-issue-to-qualcomm Last Published: Jun 24, 2026 [Next Topic Wi-Fi overview](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/80-70030-14/topics/introduction.md)