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nmcli-general:tldr:09bb1
nmcli-general: Show the general status of NetworkManager.
$ nmcli general
try on your machine
The command "nmcli general" is used to display general networking information or status using the nmcli command-line tool. "nmcli" is an acronym for NetworkManager Command-Line Interface.
When you run the command "nmcli general", it will provide you with various general details about the networking configuration and network connectivity on your system. The information will typically include:
- STATE: It shows the overall status of the NetworkManager service, whether it is running or not.
- CONNECTIVITY: It indicates the current network connectivity status, such as "full" for a working network connection or "limited" for restricted connectivity.
- WIFI-HW: Informs you about the wireless network hardware present in your system.
- WIFI: It displays the status of the Wi-Fi radio, whether it is enabled or disabled.
- WWAN-HW: Indicates the presence of any mobile broadband hardware.
- WWAN: Provides the status of the mobile broadband radio, if applicable.
- WIMAX-HW: Shows the availability of any WiMAX hardware.
- WIMAX: Displays the status of the WiMAX radio, if available.
Overall, the "nmcli general" command offers a quick overview of the general networking information and status, allowing you to assess the state of your network connections.
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.