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# iw
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> Show and manipulate wireless devices.
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> See also: `iw dev`, `nmcli`, `iwctl`.
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> More information: <https://wireless.docs.kernel.org/en/latest/en/users/documentation/iw.html>.
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- Scan for available wireless networks:
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`iw dev {{wlp}} scan`
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- Join an open wireless network:
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`iw dev {{wlp}} connect {{SSID}}`
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- Close the current connection:
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`iw dev {{wlp}} disconnect`
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- Show information about the current connection:
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`iw dev {{wlp}} link`
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- List all physical and logical wireless network interfaces:
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`iw dev`
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- List all wireless capabilities for all physical hardware interfaces:
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`iw phy`
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- List the kernel's current wireless regulatory domain information:
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`iw reg get`
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2025-12-16 10:20:31 -07:00
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- Display help:
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`iw help`
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