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iwctl: Start looking for networks with a station.
$ iwctl station ${station} scan
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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:

  • "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".

  • "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.).

  • "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.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.
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