How can I connect to a wireless network using only the command line in Linux? The only thing I know is that iwconfig
must be used, but how?
Linux – How to connect to a wireless network using only the command line in Linux
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Best Answer
The exact commands will depend on the network you're connecting to. I generally first use 'iwlist' to find a list of available networks.
This will return a list of all wireless networks seen on interface wlan0.
The next step is to set the ESSID and what access point to use (usually automatic).
If the network is unsecured you're done configuring the wifi at this point. You can then set a static IP (ifconfig) or a request a dynamic IP (dhclient).
If the network is secured with WEP you'll need to enter the correct key.
If the network is secured with WPA(2) you'll need to install and configure wpa_supplicant first.
As always the manpage is the first place you should look for more information.