🖥️iw

➡️This is a command-line reference manual for commands and command combinations that you don’t use often enough to remember it. This cheatsheet explains the iw command with important options and switches using examples.

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# Print wifi access points sorted by signal 
iw dev IFACE scan | egrep "SSID|signal" | awk -F ":" '{print $2}' | sed 'N;s/\n/:/' | sort
# Explanation: 
    # iw dev IFACE scan get info about scanned APs
    # egrep "SSID|signal" take only name and signal
    # awk -F ":" '{print $2}' cut labels of fields
    # sed 'N;s/\n/:/' join couples to single line
    # sort sort by signal asc
# IFACE - wifi interface (like wlan0)

Cheatsheets are an excellent complement to other information sources like Linux man-pages, Linux help, or How-To’s and tutorials, as they provide compact and easily accessible information. While man-pages and detailed tutorials often contain comprehensive explanations and extensive guides, cheatsheets summarize the most important options forthe command iw in a clear format. This allows users to quickly access the needed information for iw without having to sift through lengthy texts. Especially in stressful situations or for recurring tasks, cheatsheets for iw are a valuable resource to work efficiently and purposefully.

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