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Qualcomm Hy-Fi™ combines Wi-Fi, Powerline and Ethernet technologies to offer a robust home networking solution, with superior coverage, performance, and reliability. Apart from providing broadband data and multimedia services for consumers, hybrid networks can support many evolving services, such as home automation, security, and energy management.
Current research at Qualcomm focuses on simplifying hybrid network configuration and management, so that non-tech-savvy users can easily set up and maintain their home networks. This is accomplished by:
Qualcomm’s TCA algorithm is designed to enable plug-and-play discovery and configuration of hybrid network nodes, such as access points and range extenders.
By simply pressing a button, a new network node can be automatically configured with appropriate security, network, and device personality (e.g. Wi-Fi AP on/off, STA on/off etc.) settings. This removes network configuration complexity and need for technical support. Another key function of TCA is to select the network parameters to maximize power line and Wi-Fi coverage.
Qualcomm’s Seamless Connect technology aims to significantly simplify Wi-Fi device configuration. Users can set-up Wi-Fi access points and devices by simply scanning a QR code on the device with a smartphone.
Seamless Connect also enhances network security by automatically configuring over-the-air security features, and can provide step-by-step troubleshooting to help users identify solutions when issues arise. This not only enhances the overall user experience of setting up a Wi-Fi network and adding new devices, but also enables easy configuration of so called “headless” devices such as security cameras and printers, which lack a user interface (e.g. keyboard and display).
Video explaining Qualcomm’s Seamless Connect technology aims to significantly simplify Wi-Fi device configuration. Users can set-up Wi-Fi access points and devices by simply scanning a QR code on the device with a smartphone.
