networksetup
Configuration tool for Network System Preferences. More information: https://support.apple.com/guide/remote-desktop/about-networksetup-apdd0c5a2d5/mac.
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List available network service providers (Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc):
networksetup -listallnetworkservices -
Show network settings for a particular networking device:
networksetup -getinfo "{{Wi-Fi}}" -
Get currently connected Wi-Fi network name (Wi-Fi device usually en0 or en1):
networksetup -getairportnetwork {{en0}} -
Connect to a particular Wi-Fi network:
networksetup -setairportnetwork {{en0}} {{Airport Network SSID}} {{password}}
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