wpa_cli

wpa_cli is a command line tool that enables users to interact with the wpa_supplicant daemon, which is responsible for managing Wi-Fi connections on Linux systems. It allows users to control and configure Wi-Fi connections through a simple and efficient text-based interface.

With wpa_cli, users can perform various tasks such as scanning for available Wi-Fi networks, connecting to a desired network, managing network profiles, retrieving network information, and debugging Wi-Fi connection issues.

The tool supports a wide range of commands that can be used to manipulate and configure different aspects of Wi-Fi connections, such as adding and removing network profiles, enabling or disabling networks, setting security credentials, and monitoring the status of the Wi-Fi connection.

Additionally, wpa_cli provides real-time feedback on the execution of commands, ensuring a responsive and interactive experience for users. It also offers scripting capabilities, which enable users to automate complex Wi-Fi related tasks by creating scripts that utilize the command line tool.

wpa_cli is typically used by system administrators or advanced users who prefer to work with the command line interface or need to automate Wi-Fi-related operations. It offers a lightweight and flexible alternative to graphical user interfaces for managing Wi-Fi connections on Linux systems. The tool is highly extensible and widely supported across different Linux distributions.