# Qualcomm Linux Wi-Fi documentation Learn about Wi-Fi subsystem and its functionalities on Qualcomm^®^ Linux^®^, and the 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/80-70033-14/topic/wifi-overview.html#wifi-overview Wi-Fi features Learn about the capabilities of the Wi-Fi functionality. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70033-14/topic/wifi-features.html#wifi-features ## Set up Wi-Fi Prerequisites Verify whether the prerequisites required for the Wi-Fi setup are completed. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70033-14/topic/setup-wifi.html#setup-wifi Set up UART/SSH Enable UART/SSH and connect to the device. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70033-14/topic/setup-wifi.html#setup-uart-ssh Set MAC address Configure the WLAN MAC address of your device. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70033-14/topic/setup-wifi.html#set-mac-address ## Architecture Wi-Fi software architecture Learn about the key components for the Wi-Fi architecture. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70033-14/topic/wifi-sw-arch.html#wifi-sw-arch ath11k driver software architecture Learn about the Wi-Fi software architecture with ath11k driver and its components. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70033-14/topic/wifi-sw-arch.html#ath11k-driver-sw-arch Wi-Fi software Learn about source code locations of the ath11k driver components. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70033-14/topic/wifi-software.html#wifi-software ## Configuration Start the Wi-Fi subsystem Enable a wpa\_supplicant for Wi-FI protected access (WPA). https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70033-14/topic/start-wifi-subsystem.html#start-wifi-subsystem 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/80-70033-14/topic/scan-wifi-aps.html#scan-wifi-aps Set up a Wi-Fi station Establish a wireless connection through the nmcli command line tool. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70033-14/topic/setup-wifi-station.html#setup-wifi-station Set up a Wi-Fi hotspot Set up a Wi-Fi hotspot in SoftAP mode. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70033-14/topic/setup-wifi-hotspot.html#setup-wifi-hotspot Stop a Wi-Fi hotspot Stop a Wi-Fi hotspot. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70033-14/topic/stop-wifi-hotspot.html#stop-wifi-hotspot ## Debug Debug Wi-Fi issues Enable logging to debug Wi-Fi issues. https://docs.qualcomm.com/doc/80-70033-14/topic/debug-wifi-issues.html#debug-wifi-issues Last Published: Sep 18, 2026 [Next Topic Wi-Fi overview](https://docs.qualcomm.com/bundle/publicresource/80-70033-14/topics/wifi-overview.md)