iwctl:tldr:f7dc7
The command "iwctl station ${station} scan" is used to initiate a wireless network scan on a specific wireless station.
Here's a breakdown of each element:
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"iwctl": This is the name of the command-line utility for managing wireless devices and networks in Linux. It stands for "iwd control", where "iwd" is the abbreviation for "iNet wireless daemon".
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"station": Specifies the keyword for the wireless station or network interface that you want to perform the scan on. You would replace "$station" with the name or identifier for the specific interface you wish to scan (e.g., wlan0, wlan1, etc.).
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"scan": This is the keyword used to indicate that you want to perform a wireless network scan. It instructs the iwctl utility to search for available wireless networks in the vicinity of the specified station.
So, when you run the "iwctl station ${station} scan" command, it will trigger a scan on the specified wireless station to detect nearby wireless networks.