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The command "airport --getinfo" is a command used in macOS to obtain information about the Wi-Fi network interface on your computer.

In macOS, the "airport" command is a command-line utility that allows you to interact with your Wi-Fi network. By appending the "--getinfo" flag to the "airport" command, you are instructing it to provide detailed information about the Wi-Fi network interface.

When you run the "airport --getinfo" command in the Terminal, it will display various details related to your Wi-Fi connection, such as:

1. SSID (Service Set Identifier): The name of the Wi-Fi network you are connected to.
2. BSSID (Basic Service Set Identifier): The unique identifier of the access point (Wi-Fi router) you are connected to.
3. RSSI (Received Signal Strength Indication): The signal strength of the Wi-Fi connection.
4. Noise: The level of surrounding wireless noise.
5. Transmit Rate: The data transfer speed of the Wi-Fi connection.
6. MCS Index: The Modulation and Coding Scheme index used in the Wi-Fi connection.
7. Channel: The Wi-Fi channel frequency being used.
8. Country Code: The geographical country code for the Wi-Fi connection.

This command can be helpful for troubleshooting Wi-Fi connectivity issues, determining signal strengths, and obtaining detailed information about your wireless connection.