iwlist
retrieves detailed information from a wireless network interface including
TLDR
Scan for networks
$ iwlist wlan0 scan
List frequencies$ iwlist wlan0 frequency
List bit rates$ iwlist wlan0 rate
Show WPA authentication$ iwlist wlan0 auth
Show WPA keys$ iwlist wlan0 wpakeys
Show encryption keys$ iwlist wlan0 keys
Show power management$ iwlist wlan0 power
SYNOPSIS
iwlist interface action
DESCRIPTION
iwlist retrieves detailed information from a wireless network interface including available networks, supported frequencies, bit rates, and encryption capabilities.
PARAMETERS
scan
List available networks in rangefrequency
Show available frequencies/channelsrate
Show supported bit ratesauth
Display authentication parameterswpakeys
Show WPA encryption keyskeys
Show WEP encryption keys and sizespower
Display power management settingstxpower
Show transmit power settingsgenie
Show WPA information elements
CAVEATS
iwlist is deprecated in favor of iw. Scanning may briefly disrupt connectivity. Some information requires root privileges to display.
HISTORY
iwlist was part of the wireless-tools package, providing wireless network information on Linux.