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:
2. Scan for a list of all the available access points:

3. Select the access point with the following command:

4. Set WEP or WPA passphrase, if needed:

5. Finally, connect to DHCP server and obtain an IP address:

Did you miss quanta's post? It seems to be what you want.

ceni
http://manual.aptosid.com/en/interne...#netcardconfig

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I sure did! Thanks a million Quanta and Craigevil. This is precisely what I was looking for.

Also thanks to prayag_pjs for your help with currently installed configuration/aquire options.