Network Configuration
iw
Modern WLAN device configuration (based on nl80211).
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Arch
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Verified: 2025-10-08
Syntax
$iw [OBJEKT] [BEFEHL] [ARGUMENTE]
Examples
$iw dev
$iw wlan0 scan
$iw wlan0 connect SSID
Typical use cases
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Standard usage
iw --help
Note
Modern replacement for iwconfig. For nl80211 WLAN devices.
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