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networksetup:tldr:b50e6

networksetup: List available network service providers (Ethernet, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, etc).
$ networksetup -listallnetworkservices
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The "networksetup -listallnetworkservices" command is used in the macOS Terminal to retrieve a list of all network services configured on a Mac computer.

When you run this command, it provides a list of all the available network services that can be configured, such as Wi-Fi, Ethernet, VPN, Bluetooth PAN, etc. Each network service represents a different type of network connection available on the Mac.

This command is particularly useful for troubleshooting network-related issues, as it allows you to see all the available services and verify their status or settings.

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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