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The command "wpa_cli scan_results" is used in Linux operating systems to retrieve the results of a wireless network scan using the wpa_supplicant tool. Here's how it works:

1. "wpa_cli" is the command-line interface for interacting with the wpa_supplicant, which is a software tool used to manage Wi-Fi connections in Linux.

2. "scan_results" is an argument passed to wpa_cli that instructs it to display the results of a previous wireless network scan.

Once executed, the command will provide an output that lists the available wireless networks along with their respective details, such as the network's SSID (Service Set Identifier), BSSID (Basic Service Set Identifier, also known as MAC address), signal strength, frequency, and security protocol.

The command can be useful for troubleshooting wireless connectivity issues, identifying nearby networks, or analyzing the quality of wireless signals.