How to scan for wifi hotspots?

[Scot L. Harris]

On Fri, 2004-12-24 at 15:38, Colin Brace wrote:
> Hi all,
> 
> How does one get online via public wireless access points in cafés and 
> so on an ad hoc basis? My laptop is running Core 2; iwconfig and 

try 

/sbin/iwlist scan

That should list all the APs in the area of your laptop.  If they are
broadcasting their SSIDs it will show those too.  

Hope that helps.

Merry Christmas.


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