Command line equivalent of Network Manager??
Hey all,
Im reasonably, a few months, new to linux. However, I really am enjoying getting to use the command line and less gui-based software. For example I just installed alpine for my gmail etc. question: is there an easy to use/configure, menu driven, CLI program for discovering/connecting to wireless networks? Basically something that can do what Network Manager can, but from the CLI. Note: I am running Ubuntu 10.04 32 bit, on a BCM 4312 equipped Dell inspiron 1545. thanks in advance! |
Check this out
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wireless_tools_for_Linux Looks like they have several options for what you want. HTH Dave |
wicd-curses.
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Dave, many thanks for the link. Im in and odd situation in that for me and my personality, text-based systems are preferred. However at the same time, i am not able to, yet, handle complex CLI tasks. So while down the line, the programs listed in the link are great, I am currently looking for: 1. something simple (post configuration) 2. something menu-driven 3. something unified (one program for detecting, identifying strength, storing passwords, and connecting to networks) Basically everything that Network Manager can do or WICD but text/cli based. Thanks again! |
1. Turn the interface on with the following command:
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sudo ifconfig wlan0 up Code:
iwlist wlan0 scanning Code:
sudo iwconfig wlan0 essid ACCESSPOINT Code:
sudo iwconfig wlan0 key PASSPHRASE Code:
sudo dhclient |
Did you miss quanta's post? It seems to be what you want.
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Thanks a million!
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Also thanks to prayag_pjs for your help with currently installed configuration/aquire options. |
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