iw Command Examples

Show and manipulate wireless devices. More information: https://manned.org/iw.

• Scan for available wireless networks:

iw dev {{wlp}} scan

• Join an open wireless network:

iw dev {{wlp}} connect {{SSID}}

• Close the current connection:

iw dev {{wlp}} disconnect

• Show information about the current connection:

iw dev {{wlp}} link