iwconfig
Configure and show the parameters of a wireless network interface. More information: https://manned.org/iwconfig.
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Show the parameters and statistics of all the interfaces:
iwconfig -
Show the parameters and statistics of the specified interface:
iwconfig {{interface}} -
Set the ESSID (network name) of the specified interface (e.g. eth0 or wlp2s0):
iwconfig {{interface}} {{new_network_name}} -
Set the operating mode of the specified interface:
iwconfig {{interface}} mode {{ad hoc|Managed|Master|Repeater|Secondary|Monitor|Auto}}
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