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wifi-menu: Set up a wireless connection interactively.
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The "wifi-menu" command is a Linux command used to display an interactive menu that helps users easily configure and connect to a wireless network.

This command is primarily used by Arch Linux users. It is a part of the netctl package, which provides a simple and powerful tool for managing network connections. "wifi-menu" is specifically designed to simplify the Wi-Fi network configuration process for Arch Linux users.

When the "wifi-menu" command is executed, it displays a text-based menu that shows all available wireless networks within range. The user can select the desired network by scrolling through the options and pressing Enter.

Once a network is selected, "wifi-menu" prompts the user to enter the network password (if required). After successfully authenticating, it automatically configures the wireless connection, including the network interface, IP address, DNS, and other relevant settings.

Overall, "wifi-menu" simplifies the process of connecting to Wi-Fi networks on Arch Linux by providing an easy-to-use interactive menu and taking care of the necessary configuration steps automatically.

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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